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Is Zohran Mamdani the New Lady Diana? An Expert Weighs In

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By Donia Ismail
| GQ Middle East Verified
If you’ve read this far, you might be intrigued by the headline. Puzzled. Or you might think we're geniuses. Either way, we understand why. Lady Diana and Zohran Mamdani in one sentence? How could you draw a parallel between two public figures who exist in such different realms? How could you find similarities between a born aristocrat turned Princess of Wales who was adored by millions, and the first Muslim South Asian politician to win the mayoral race in New York City?
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Inside the Wild and Worrying Diet Cult of Diaa Alawady

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By Donia Ismail
| GQ Middle East Verified
I recently went to a family dinner. As with the last few, the conversation quickly shifted away from day-to-day trivialities to one particular topic: Dr. Diaa Alawady. The table was divided into two camps: the Alawady fans (the parents) and their exhausted and puzzled children. “You don’t get it. Alawady is a genius. He saved so many lives; look it up. And that’s why he got killed”, one parent said. “Show us proof!”, a child interjected.
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7 Iranian Horror Films You Need to Watch

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By Donia Ismail
| GQ Middle East Verified
Iranian films are among the richest in the MENA region, if not the world. The intimate dramas and social realism of Iranian filmmakers such as Asghar Farhadi (A Separation, 2011) and Jafar Panahi (It Was the Wind, 2015) have been long lauded at international award ceremonies. But there’s another genre that’s been explored by independent filmmakers which has yet to come onto the radar of international recognition: horror.
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