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Filipino maids in Dubai (image used for illustrative purposes)
14:55 GMT
Dubai Police warned on Monday that not paying domestic helpers on time could lead them to commit serious crimes
An Ice cream shop in Amman, Jordan
13:37 GMT
The Levant's famous Bakdash ice cream parlour opened its Amman branch in May and has been attracting Syrians, Jordanians, and their cars, in masses
A Tunisian rapper received a two-year prison sentence for being critical about the police on Thursday. Photo courtesy of Magharebia
12:06 GMT
A Tunisian rapper received a two-year prison sentence for being critical about the police on Thursday.
Sarah Palin, conflict negotiator extraordinaire. (Al Bawaba file photo)
11:11 GMT
The ever wise Sarah Palin has spoken out on the Syria conflict and offered her diplomatic prowess, advising that "Allah" should be the one who sorts out the conflict.

June 17, 2013

Saudi authorities will impose a 50% cut on  Saudi pilgrims and a 20% cut on foreigners in 2013 as construction works take place in Mecca.
13:33 GMT
Saudi authorities will impose a 50% cut on Saudi pilgrims and a 20% cut on foreigners in 2013 as construction works take place in Mecca.
Zahra cartoon on the recent election © www.zahrasparadise.com
12:08 GMT
The popular Iranian graphic heroine did not become Iran’s new president, but the campaign to change the Islamic Republic continues
'Balloon cheeks' chewing Qat in Yemen
11:52 GMT
Is it not longer okay for a man to sit silently, staring, chewing down on some good old fashioned Qat? Yemeni Sara al-Zawqari has had enough!
Saudi Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Fozan, professor of comparative Islamic jurisprudence, told Al Arabiya the Dubai fatwa was "incorrect."
07:58 GMT
A Saudi cleric sparked controversy on social media when he issued a fatwa (religious edict) this week barring travel to Dubai because of the spread of “immoralities” there.
Madonna and Jen wearing their 'hand of fatima' necklaces. Image courtesy of Al Arabiya.
07:55 GMT
Hollywood has appropriated the traditional khamsa amulet, with celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna donning the symbol.

June 16, 2013

So close but yet so far: Security guards blocked a rendezvous between Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi (left) and his look-alike.
10:11 GMT
Two Morsis walk into a mosque. One comes within reach of the other, but much to the disappointment of the Egyptian president’s look-alike, security guards block the rendezvous. It was seemingly never meant to be.
Riches could be hiding beneath the burqa, Emirati police says. (Getty image)
07:55 GMT
Emirati police warns against fake beggars who abuse people's generosity over Ramadan.
Miswak sticks are used to keep the teeth clean. (Getty image).
07:27 GMT
A new generation of natural toothbrushes might replace the traditional plastic ones thanks to a Lebanese designer.
The Giza pyramids in Egypt. (Getty image).
05:00 GMT
A committee will be appointed to tackle the security issues facing the touristic site of the Giza pyramids in Egypt.

June 14, 2013

What would you have done if you had found diamonds and cash in your trunk? (File photo).
07:44 GMT
A Bangladeshi taxi driver returned Dh1 million worth of diamonds and cash left behind by an Egyptian man in Dubai.
Getting a spot in the sun on Egypt's beaches might not be the easiest thing this summer. (File photo)
07:26 GMT
The Egyptian tourist resort has been invaded by unprecedented numbers of locusts.