Westerners think about extreme tourism in Syria – Photos
The highways of Beirut are known in the region as a plague on sanity. Dust-coated cars, busses shuttling back and forth and fragile-looking mopeds clash…
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Arabian city names and the meanings behind them
The origins of these names will probably surprise you. Arab city names: you know many of them, but do you know the meanings behind them?…
Iraq just banned alcohol, but what about other Arab countries?
The Iraqi parliament voted for a complete ban on the sale, production and import of alcohol over the weekend, angering minority sects in the country….
Syria allows Egypt to play a coordinating role in Aleppo
Syria’s Assad regime has given Egypt the green light to play a coordinating role between it and UN agencies operating in Damascus with a view…
The Latest: Syrian military calls on residents of Aleppo to evacuate
The Syrian military is calling on residents of besieged rebel-held districts in the city of Aleppo to evacuate and for gunmen to lay down their…
Transgender in Lebanon: ‘A story of courage and determination’
Ivy was born a boy, but dreamed of growing up to be a “beautiful woman”. Just like caterpillars turn into butterflies, her childish mind did not…
What 100 years of real Arab beauty looks like
Arab beauty has developed in some of the most unexpected ways. From elaborate outfits that showcase our rich artistic heritage to toned down styles that…
Syrian diplomatic crisis – INFOGRAPHICS
As the civil war in Syria enters the midpoint of its fifth year, both Syrians and the world are trying to find a way to…
62 Daesh targets destroyed in Syria
A total of 62 Daesh terrorist targets were destroyed in an operation carried out by U.S.-led coalition forces in northern Syria Thursday as part of…
Which non-Arab celebrities were born in Arab countries?
Arabs love to claim the likes of Shakira, Gigi Hadid and Salma Hayek, who are all major international stars with Arab origins. But, there are…