Shereen El Feki: Pop culture in the Arab world

The video explores cultural hybridization in the Islamic world, challenging the notion of a clash of civilizations. It introduces Barbie and Fulla as cultural symbols, then highlights 4Shbab, an Islamic music channel, and 'The 99', a series of Islamic superheroes. These examples illustrate how Western innovations are adapted in the Arab world, creating a mesh of civilizations. The video emphasizes the long tradition of cultural exchange in Islam, supported by Quranic teachings.

What are 'The 99' and what do they represent?

How does the speaker view the relationship between different cultures?

What is the significance of the Quran in the context of cultural hybridization?