August 22, 2019
In 1947, the British Royal Palace requested brocade for the royal wedding dress. Syria sent a piece, its pattern ‘The Birds of Paradise’ later become known as 'The Queens' pattern'.
August 12, 2019
I lived at the foot of Mount Qasioun, in the basin of middle-class oblivion. I often sat on my balcony and contemplated how beautiful it looked.
February 18, 2017
The UK was very different from Syria – 800 degrees different. When I was in Damascus, I didn't really consider myself living any more.
September 19, 2015
I used to complain about my father’s repeated requests that I take my key with me every time I wanted to go out.
July 3, 2015
Before I had my bike, “Wings”, I used to get around Damascus on foot. But then I decided to speed things up.
June 21, 2015
April 14, 2015
28 November 2010. That was the day I packed my bags, said goodbye to my city and headed for Damascus.
March 26, 2015
January 5, 2015
Old Damascus. It’s the heart of the city, and in the heart of everyone who has visited it. It is