In December 2018, two of my Libyan journalist friends informed me about a photography competition regarding Libya that was organized by a “German company” (Candid Foundation and Zenith Magazine). Although I was apprehensive about the requirements, which included photos from Libya, the competition’s title caught my attention and motivated me to consider participating. I was convinced…

As part of the medical school curriculum, bachelor’s degree students are frequently required to undertake a clinical rotation in a department of their choice at a hospital other than the one where they are based. This practice offers future doctors the valuable opportunity to gain exposure to diverse health care systems, encounter a wide range…

At the Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival KLPF 2019, I showcased 12 photos of my hometown, Misrata, Libya under the theme “My Hometown.” KLPF is the most significant photography event in Malaysia and possibly in Southeast Asia. The first KLPF took place on November 14, 1997, and has been an annual event ever since. At the…