Pictures of the week: From the US midterm elections to Dubai Design Week | The National
Striking images from around the world
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Arabic word of the week: How 'waha' became a symbol of hope and refuge | The National
From ancient desert settlements to poetry and music, the term for oasis reflects the enduring importance of water, shelter and tranquillity in Arab culture
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In a refugee camp far from the sea, Palestinian artist Alaa Albaba paints fish that dream of home | The National
From his studio in the West Bank, the surrealist artist uses vibrant images to explore exile, identity and enduring hope
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One in a Million: A Syrian refugee’s search for home
We speak to directors Itab Azzam and Jack MacInnes, and Israa, the film’s subject, about a decade-long story of displacement, family, freedom and finding home