Egypt’s Copts celebrate Christmas at homeCoptic Orthodox churches celebrated Christmas on Wednesday nightA ban on public attendance at religious festivals meant that Egypt’s streets failed to witness the usual celebrationsBy Mohammed Abu Zaid · 7 January 2021
Retired Aramco staff recall Christmas festivities in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern ProvinceBy MOHAMMED AL-KINANI · 26 December 2020
SpecialFilipinos find a way to celebrate Christmas amid coronavirus quarantineBy Ellie Aben · 25 December 2020
It is work as usual for Al-Qadisiyah captain Rhys Williams amid busy Christmas seasonBy John Duerden · 24 December 2020
SpecialSilent night for Bethlehem as coronavirus keeps pilgrims awayBy HAZEM BALOUSHA · 24 December 2020
SpecialBethlehem facing canceled Christmas, ‘unparalleled’ recessionBy HAZEM BALOUSHA · 24 December 2020
SpecialvideoUAE expats thankful to enjoy Christmas away from tough COVID-19 lockdownsBy Rebecca Anne Proctor · 24 December 2020
SpecialvideoThere is precious little joy to be found in Lebanon this ChristmasBy NAJIA HOUSSARI · 24 December 2020
Beirut port explosion: Nearly five months on, residents’ trauma has healed littleBy NAJIA AL-HOUSSARI · 24 December 2020
SpecialBahrain church project cements Gulf region’s reputation for religious toleranceBy Rawaa Talass · 23 December 2020
SpecialvideoVirus, Israeli occupation shatter Bethlehem’s Christmas festivitiesBy Daoud Kuttab · 23 December 2020