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Ola Diab is the new founder and editor of 500 Words Magazine, and the deputy editor of Marhaba Information Guide, Qatar’s premier information guide. Based in Qatar, the Sudanese journalist graduated from Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and has since built a successful career in the print and digital media industry in Qatar. Find her on X (formerly Twitter) @therealoladiab or on LinkedIn.
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Ola Diab is the new founder and editor of 500 Words Magazine, and the deputy editor of Marhaba Information Guide, Qatar’s premier information guide. Based in Qatar, the Sudanese journalist graduated from Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and has since built a successful career in the print and digital media industry in Qatar. Find her on X (formerly Twitter) @therealoladiab or on LinkedIn.
Movies
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TV Shows
What’s New In Sudanese Music (April 2026)
In recent years, the Sudanese music scene has flourished,...
Race in Pre-Colonial North Sudan (Race and Identity in Sudan, Pt I)
When it comes to Sudan, few topics are more...
Amin Elhassan Among Winners of 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Audio Reporting for Pablo Torre Finds Out
Sudanese-American ESPN radio host, NBA analyst, and commentator Amin Elhassan,...
Mahmoud Abdulaziz: Sudan’s Musical Rebel
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South Sudanese-American supermodel Anok Yai made a striking appearance at the Met...
Music
What’s New In Sudanese Music (April 2026)
In recent years, the Sudanese music scene has flourished,...
Race in Pre-Colonial North Sudan (Race and Identity in Sudan, Pt I)
When it comes to Sudan, few topics are more...
Amin Elhassan Among Winners of 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Audio Reporting for Pablo Torre Finds Out
Sudanese-American ESPN radio host, NBA analyst, and commentator Amin Elhassan,...
Mahmoud Abdulaziz: Sudan’s Musical Rebel
Early this year, 1 January marked 13 years since...
Anok Yai Makes Powerful Statement at Met Gala 2026 with Black Madonna-Inspired Look
South Sudanese-American supermodel Anok Yai made a striking appearance at the Met...
Celebrity
What’s New In Sudanese Music (April 2026)
In recent years, the Sudanese music scene has flourished,...
Race in Pre-Colonial North Sudan (Race and Identity in Sudan, Pt I)
When it comes to Sudan, few topics are more...
Amin Elhassan Among Winners of 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Audio Reporting for Pablo Torre Finds Out
Sudanese-American ESPN radio host, NBA analyst, and commentator Amin Elhassan,...
Mahmoud Abdulaziz: Sudan’s Musical Rebel
Early this year, 1 January marked 13 years since...
Anok Yai Makes Powerful Statement at Met Gala 2026 with Black Madonna-Inspired Look
South Sudanese-American supermodel Anok Yai made a striking appearance at the Met...
Scandals
What’s New In Sudanese Music (April 2026)
In recent years, the Sudanese music scene has flourished,...
Race in Pre-Colonial North Sudan (Race and Identity in Sudan, Pt I)
When it comes to Sudan, few topics are more...
Amin Elhassan Among Winners of 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Audio Reporting for Pablo Torre Finds Out
Sudanese-American ESPN radio host, NBA analyst, and commentator Amin Elhassan,...
Mahmoud Abdulaziz: Sudan’s Musical Rebel
Early this year, 1 January marked 13 years since...
Anok Yai Makes Powerful Statement at Met Gala 2026 with Black Madonna-Inspired Look
South Sudanese-American supermodel Anok Yai made a striking appearance at the Met...
Drama
What’s New In Sudanese Music (April 2026)
In recent years, the Sudanese music scene has flourished,...
Race in Pre-Colonial North Sudan (Race and Identity in Sudan, Pt I)
When it comes to Sudan, few topics are more...
Amin Elhassan Among Winners of 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Audio Reporting for Pablo Torre Finds Out
Sudanese-American ESPN radio host, NBA analyst, and commentator Amin Elhassan,...
Mahmoud Abdulaziz: Sudan’s Musical Rebel
Early this year, 1 January marked 13 years since...
Anok Yai Makes Powerful Statement at Met Gala 2026 with Black Madonna-Inspired Look
South Sudanese-American supermodel Anok Yai made a striking appearance at the Met...
Lifestyle
What’s New In Sudanese Music (April 2026)
In recent years, the Sudanese music scene has flourished,...
Race in Pre-Colonial North Sudan (Race and Identity in Sudan, Pt I)
When it comes to Sudan, few topics are more...
Amin Elhassan Among Winners of 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Audio Reporting for Pablo Torre Finds Out
Sudanese-American ESPN radio host, NBA analyst, and commentator Amin Elhassan,...
Mahmoud Abdulaziz: Sudan’s Musical Rebel
Early this year, 1 January marked 13 years since...
Anok Yai Makes Powerful Statement at Met Gala 2026 with Black Madonna-Inspired Look
South Sudanese-American supermodel Anok Yai made a striking appearance at the Met...
Health
What’s New In Sudanese Music (April 2026)
In recent years, the Sudanese music scene has flourished,...
Race in Pre-Colonial North Sudan (Race and Identity in Sudan, Pt I)
When it comes to Sudan, few topics are more...
Amin Elhassan Among Winners of 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Audio Reporting for Pablo Torre Finds Out
Sudanese-American ESPN radio host, NBA analyst, and commentator Amin Elhassan,...
Mahmoud Abdulaziz: Sudan’s Musical Rebel
Early this year, 1 January marked 13 years since...
Anok Yai Makes Powerful Statement at Met Gala 2026 with Black Madonna-Inspired Look
South Sudanese-American supermodel Anok Yai made a striking appearance at the Met...
Technology
What’s New In Sudanese Music (April 2026)
In recent years, the Sudanese music scene has flourished,...
Race in Pre-Colonial North Sudan (Race and Identity in Sudan, Pt I)
When it comes to Sudan, few topics are more...
Amin Elhassan Among Winners of 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Audio Reporting for Pablo Torre Finds Out
Sudanese-American ESPN radio host, NBA analyst, and commentator Amin Elhassan,...
Mahmoud Abdulaziz: Sudan’s Musical Rebel
Early this year, 1 January marked 13 years since...
Anok Yai Makes Powerful Statement at Met Gala 2026 with Black Madonna-Inspired Look
South Sudanese-American supermodel Anok Yai made a striking appearance at the Met...
Ola Diab is the new founder and editor of 500 Words Magazine, and the deputy editor of Marhaba Information Guide, Qatar’s premier information guide. Based in Qatar, the Sudanese journalist graduated from Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and has since built a successful career in the print and digital media industry in Qatar. Find her on X (formerly Twitter) @therealoladiab or on LinkedIn.
