The source for liberal views in the Middle East
Nurturing Free Thought
A Platform for Arab Liberals
Bel Arabi is the new, rapidly growing home for Arab liberal thinkers and advocates. Bel Arabi’s podcasts and videos offer a much-needed platform to thinkers and activists in the Middle East to speak their minds.
25,300,000
views of our episodes
Pluralism
Promoting coexistence, celebrating diversity, and combating extremism.
Democracy and Human Rights
Exploring innovative strategies to address obstacles to democratic reforms and advance the promotion of human rights.
Free Markets
Fostering entrepreneurship and economic liberties and championing a culture of innovation.
Science and Technology
Amplifying prominent Arab voices in science and technology, fostering a scientific mindset, and countering misinformation and disinformation.
Millions of Arab youth are already watching and listening
These are just some of the topics we cover.
“We want to inspire Arab youth to become change agents in support of modern, pluralistic and free societies.“
Maher Gabra
Executive Producer, Bel Arabi
Your Donation Counters Extremism and Amplifies Silenced Voices
Your generous donation nurtures critical inquiry and rational discourse in MENA while making intellectual openness in the Arabic-speaking world possible.
Subscribe to our newsletter
Our global movement educates and empowers courageous people to change their societies. Subscribe to Ideas Beyond Borders for inspiring stories of those building a peaceful and prosperous Middle East.