Middle Eastern Culture & Religion Issues (MECRI) is a peer-reviewed journal published by the Department of Intercultural Study, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia. Middle Eastern Culture & Religion Issues (MECRI) emphasizes qualitative and quantitative field research, conceptual analysis, and literature review of Arabic literature, language, culture, and religion issues, using significant theories and approaches in scientific works. Material objects covered include Arabic poetry, prose, drama, oral tradition, philology, Arabic digital content, and Middle Eastern cultural issues. Scholars, researchers, and practitioners of Arabic Education and literature are invited to submit scholarly articles for publication in this journal. All submitted articles will be thoroughly reviewed by experts prior to acceptance for publication. It is the responsibility of each author to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of their published articles.