Culture
“Divinely Green, from Allah”
Women & Gender
June 28, 2019
“Divinely Green, from Allah”
Memories of afternoons during the good old days pass through my mind like a calm stream: the after…
Did Arabic Singing Originate in Yemen?
Art
June 17, 2019
Did Arabic Singing Originate in Yemen?
In the pre-Islamic era, Arabic singing and music were still emerging and in their very early stages. However,…
Ramadan Lanterns Light the Neighborhoods of Sana’a: A Celebration of Life and a Refusal of War
Creative Visuals
May 29, 2019
Ramadan Lanterns Light the Neighborhoods of Sana’a: A Celebration of Life and a Refusal of War
We would like to take this opportunity and share the best photo we have received in our call…
The Madrasa al-Shamsiya and its Role in Community Awareness in the Mid-twentieth Century
Culture
May 28, 2019
The Madrasa al-Shamsiya and its Role in Community Awareness in the Mid-twentieth Century
In early Islamic history, in addition to their religious role, mosques served as important learning centers. Education took…
Notes on the Cultural Scene in Yemen
Culture
May 26, 2019
Notes on the Cultural Scene in Yemen
On the meaning of culture In Yemen, when talking about culture, one often thinks about literature, journalism, music…
“Yemen Used To Be”
Civil Society
April 25, 2019
“Yemen Used To Be”
There is no present without the past, and there will be no fruitful future if its seeds are…
SPACES at Basement: Training Youth to Influence Social Issues
Culture
March 6, 2019
SPACES at Basement: Training Youth to Influence Social Issues
A series of debates, entitled ‘Analyze, discuss, and debate’, held by the Basement Cultural Foundation in Sana’a, continues…
The Suit and The Agal The Musical Career of Abu Bakr Salem
Art
February 22, 2019
The Suit and The Agal The Musical Career of Abu Bakr Salem
The musical career of Abu Bakr Salem Belfkih (1939 – 2017) paints an exceptional picture, not only of…
The cultural legacy of the Neolithic in Yemen | Part Four
Culture
November 27, 2018
The cultural legacy of the Neolithic in Yemen | Part Four
A scientific research from five parts published by Al-Madaniya magazine
Welcome to al-Madaniya
Civil Society
June 15, 2017
Welcome to al-Madaniya
Yemen’s first online magazine on art, culture and civil society: a manifestation of a particular kind of hope.