Middle Eastern history is replete with episodes of fervor, conquest, and cultural exchange, but few periods evoke as much intrigue as the era of the Crusades in the Middle East. But what is left of that era today?

On September 16, UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee met in Saudi Arabia for an extended session during which it evaluated numerous sites nominated for inclusion on the World Heritage List. Here are the three nominations from Arab countries.

In order to highlight the contributions of the Arab world to world history, the United Arab Emirates has launched the Knowledge Circle program to promote the documentation of the region’s historical archives.

The 7.0-degree earthquake, located 75 kilometers southeast of Marrakech, triggered a wave of regional and international solidarity with the Kingdom.

Motivated by his passion for collecting and documenting Arabian horses, Wacław Seweryn Rzewuski left his former life among the Polish nobility to spend years in the deserts of the Arabian Peninsula, where he assimilated into the customs of the local tribes and acquired the title of emir.

Kaouther Ben Hania’s documentary “Four Daughters,” which had its debut in competition at Cannes this year, has been selected by Tunisia as its entry for the best international feature category for the 2024 Oscars.