The mission of Tawahan is to give up-and-coming, Arab voices a platform to share their thoughts and artistic achievements, whether in Arabic or in English.
For Tawahan, Arts is not merely visual arts, poetry, or prose. We welcome experimentation, the novel, and the new.
Philosophy refers more to the Arabic use of the term falsafeh than strict philosophy. Anything from philosophical writings, general musings about life, sociology, to politics is welcome. We aim to create an outlet for our thoughts as Arabs.
We at Tawahan are committed to the exchange of ideas, anti-censorship, and especially work that is challenging, unusual, and experimental. Additionally, we only accept work from authors who identify as Arab or live in the Arab world (broadly defined). This does not mean that the work must be in any way related to being Arab, Arab identity, or anything of that sort, merely that this magazine is made by Arabs, for Arabs.
The Team
Tawahan was founded by Sanad Tabbaa and Majeed Malhas who founded it as an outlet for Arab critical thoughts and artistic achievements.
Today Tawahan is run exclusively by volunteers, who put their time and effort into creating a space for Arab thought and culture. Our editorial team is non-hierarchical and works based on their availability, and on the projects that they are personally interested in. To volunteer with us, or if you have any questions, please email: