Category — Middle East

Turkish Glamour

Can the Muslim headscarf be synonymous with glamour?

May 7, 2012 Comments

Iraqi Shakespeare

Romeo is Shiite, Juliet Sunni … this is the story of “Romeo and Juliet in Baghdad”.

April 24, 2012 Comments

Tunisian Tourism

Mediterranean states mull ways to draw tourists back.

April 19, 2012 Comments

Body Uncovered

Arab nudes defy taboos in Paris show.

April 16, 2012 Comments

Saudi Comedy

Taboo-breaking Saudi films spur debate in staid kingdom.

April 9, 2012 Comments

Ultra-Skinny Ban

Israel bans use of ultra-skinny models.

March 22, 2012 Comments

Simpson Ban

Bart Simpson joins Barbie in Iran ban.

February 9, 2012 Comments

Dubai Dining

World’s highest restaurant has $1.5 billion view with caviar.

February 2, 2012 Comments

Gay Mecca

Tel Aviv reveling in gay tourism boom.

January 25, 2012 Comments

Barbie Ban

Iran cracks down on moral peril of Barbie peddlers.

January 18, 2012 Comments

Female First

Saudi women in lingerie shop victory.

January 6, 2012 Comments

Coke & Aujan

Coca-Cola spends $980M for half of Mideast’s Aujan.

December 14, 2011 Comments

Arab Couture

Out of public eye, Arab women power haute couture.

October 10, 2011 Comments

McFalafel Failure

McDonald’s withdraws McFalafel from Israeli restaurants.

July 12, 2011 Comments

Levi’s Uprising

New Levi’s ad campaign echoes Arab Spring uprisings.

July 8, 2011 Comments

Dubai Art

Urban art flourishes in Dubai’s dusty industrial zone.

May 9, 2011 Comments

Ramallah Cafes

Cafe culture blooms in West Bank’s Ramallah.

April 8, 2011 Comments

GameGround

A new social-networking site lets members track video game conquests among friends and strike a blow for democracy in the Middle East.

March 10, 2011 Comments

Modesty Buses

Israeli court gives green light to “modesty buses”.

January 10, 2011 Comments

Aphrodite Anger

Goddess of Love emerges into foaming Cypriot row.

December 27, 2010 Comments

Gold Tattoo

The latest accessory trend for the fashion-conscious party-goer in Dubai is a temporary tattoo made of real gold.

November 11, 2010 Comments

Saudi Lingerie

Saudi women eye lingerie shops in battle over jobs.

November 11, 2010 Comments

Afghan Gameshow

Afghan gameshow brings relief, and a chance of cash.

October 26, 2010 Comments

Hezbollah’s Park

Devoted crowds throng Hezbollah’s Lebanon theme park.

August 12, 2010 Comments

World Wine

Middle East winemakers strive for recognition.

August 5, 2010 Comments

Nissan Sunny

In Iraq, driving the wrong car will mark you for death.

July 9, 2010 Comments

Arab Cupcakes

Why $2 cupcakes conquer Arab appetites.

July 5, 2010 Comments

Ghazal 1

Saudi Arabia unveils 1st domestically made car.

June 18, 2010 Comments

Elton On

Morocco festival rejects ban appeal against Elton John.

May 19, 2010 Comments

Hummus War

Lebanon has claimed the latest victory in the continuing battle with Israel over which country can make the largest serving of hummus.

May 12, 2010 Comments