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The Guitar Player

When memory takes you back to your first city.. images of fishermen, the flute, a father's attempt to learn the oud, and a dream of becoming a guitarist

What If…

Reflections on memory, regret, and time.. a dialogue with the self about mistakes, maturity, and accepting what has passed

Nmtar News Agency published an article about painter Rima Al-Husni

Nmtar Agency published an article by Adel Ibrahim about painter Rima Al-Husni

Three Generations

A photo of three generations at Art Dubai capturing the grandchildren's questions about art and culture

A Wandering Text

A message arrived inviting him to Sulaymaniyah.. reflections on dreams, chance encounters, and the beauty of what is to come

No One Hears You

A short story set in a hospital waiting room.. a meditation on life, death, and being heard

Museum of the Future in Dubai

A visit to the Museum of the Future in Dubai.. exploring space sciences, agriculture, and the environment

Amjad Tawfiq and "Zaman al-Urjawan"

Amjad Tawfiq's novel "Zaman al-Urjawan".. a story of a journalist confronting a corrupt politician, exploring the power of the written word, love, and integrity.

The Falcon and the Shackles of the Wind in Al-Dustour

An article on Abdul Moneim Hammandi's poetry collection "The Falcon and the Shackles of the Wind" in Al-Dustour Newspaper

The Falcon and the Shackles of the Wind in Al-Zaman

An article on Abdul Moneim Hammandi's poetry collection "The Falcon and the Shackles of the Wind" in Al-Zaman Newspaper

The Falcon and the Shackles of the Wind

A review of Abdul Moneim Hammandi's poetry collection "The Falcon and the Shackles of the Wind," published by the Palestinian Writers Union

Amjad Tawfiq and His Farm

A reading of Amjad Tawfiq's novel "The Animal and I".. on solitude, memory, and social collapse

You Be the Judge

Two stories.. the Macron slap and Eriksen's rescue between two cultures. You be the judge.

It Is But a Word

A meditation on the power of the word.. from Imam Hussein's stand to the essence of freedom and human honor

It Is Love… Hassan Abdel Hamid

At Midnight

A short story.. at midnight the gathering ends and the dream becomes a luxury

Alif Baa Magazine Republished My Piece

Dear Alif Baa Magazine republished the text I posted on my Facebook page titled "Midnight"

Draw Close in Your Hearts

In the time of coronavirus.. a child asks about his mother and father who went to the sky

I Will Tell God Everything

The world is closed and cities embrace their souls.. in the time of corona

The Walls of the Room

The walls of the room at evening.. her eyes wither, lost in a spiral of thoughts

Narcissus — The Myth of Narcissism

An ancient Greek myth about a beautiful young man named Narcissus.. full of vanity, loving himself beyond measure

With the Morning Dew

With the morning dew the sun sways coquettishly, whispering farewell to the moon

Can You Choose

It is anxiety that makes your day, lost in a forest of noise.. no answer, no light

This Is the Day of Lovers

This is the day of lovers.. those searching for their beloved, each carrying their rose

Sadness Is a Trap for the Soul

Sadness is a trap for the soul.. imprisoning memory so it stays with what has passed

First Impressions

The human brain unconsciously remembers the emotions triggered by the faces of others

It Passed Hurriedly, Almost Without a Farewell

A reflective New Year's meditation on the passing of 2013 and the welcome of 2014, on time, love, hope, and memory.

Here You Are Standing Now, and Signs Point to You

Here you are standing now, and on the road are signs pointing to you. In the glimmer of stars are visions of a rendezvous and passion, for this is the moment of your awakening.

Morning Without Memory

Written on the wall board: search for a morning without memory. And he walked away.

Winter of the Soul

Winter reflections on loneliness, longing, and a punctured memory.

A Winter Passes and Another Comes

A winter passes and another comes, the doors are shut and the roads are heavy with snow and ice.