Middle East and Arab World Headline News
TOP STORY
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The Syrian president Bashar al-Assad said he hoped the new French president Francois Hollande would think about the interests of France
BUSINESS
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The UAE has won cabinet approval to join the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), an intergovernmental organization of the world's leading gas exporters.
BLOGS ROUNDUP
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Is hejab, the Islamic veil, losing its Islamic purpose and becoming a fashion trend; Palestinian mother's suffer the hunger of their imprisoned sons; 79th day of Hunger Strike still going strong.
ENTERTAINMENT
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The world has discovered Shamma Hamdan, the first Emirati woman to make it to the finals of the hit reality show Arabs Got Talent. Fame has had its ups and downs for the 18-year-old, but she is unbowed by criticisms and promises to surprise at her next performance.
EDITOR'S CHOICE
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Cooking with aluminum foil can have serious health risks, according to a new UAE study.
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