The Middle East has been a cradle of several civilizations (religions, languages, and traditions), and a site of crossing trade routes that transcended modern national borders and identities.

Arini moderates a discussion with participants from the crafts district; Ruba Asi and Zeina Barto.

In Arabic, generous people are referred to as the people of the soil - ahl al thara.

Nissreen Haram shares her experiences in preserving and protecting artisanal practices in cheese-making, working with the treasured Awassi sheep in Jordan, and shedding light on the urban practice

Sharek Bitbarek is an initiative seeking to redesign the way we consume, interact with and waste food.