Middle East
Who Gets to Tell Africa’s Story? Thebe Ikalafeng on Narrative Sovereignty
Thebe Ikalafeng reflects on narrative sovereignty, place branding, and how African nations are reclaiming their stories through leadership, culture, and lived experience.
Behind the Stories: Building the Africa & Middle East Special Edition
Nafisa M. Sharfi reflects on the journey of creating TPBO's special edition on Places to Watch across Africa & the Middle East.
Editor’s Letter: A New Chapter for Africa & the Middle East
TPBO publisher and editor in chief, Florian Kaefer, introduces the first special edition, on Places to Watch across Africa and the Middle East.
Thamer Alshaikh on Khobar’s Vision for a Livable and Authentic Coastal City
Thamer Alshaikh shares his thoughts on the development and rebranding of Khobar city in Saudi Arabia, Middle East.
His Excellency Eng. Fahad Albuliheshi on Al Madinah’s Vision for the Future
His Excellency Eng. Fahad Albuliheshi on Al Madinah’s vision of the future: a sacred city redefining livability, innovation and human-centered co-existence.
Sara Seif Ibrahim on Cultural Place Branding and Storytelling in the Arab World
Sara Seif Ibrahim on how storytelling and co-creation shape destination brands in the Arab world, with examples from Egypt and Saudi Arabia.