Jahanamiya is an online literary magazine that publishes written work by the women of Saudi Arabia (residents, citizens, or women who otherwise identify with the space), as well as accompanying artwork created by regional artists. We publish English and Arabic pieces of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction writing.

Jahanamiya was created to counter orientalist stereotypes of Middle Eastern women, and specifically to break stereotypes of “the Saudi woman.” Jahanamiya stands to reject the simplified western narrative of Saudi women’s lives and experiences, and to provide, instead, a platform for Saudi women to express themselves using their own voices. A platform for them to celebrate their plurality, complexity, and choices by way of storytelling.