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May 28, 2013

Egyptians have Sponge Bob under and over their skin.
Sponge Bob new hero on Egyptian Tahrir Square
13:41 GMT
The yellow Nickelodeon sponge is taking Egypt with storm, whether as underwear or tee-shirts, becoming the country's new icon.
The 15-year old thought he would leave a long-lasting trace of his visit to Egypt. Definitely succeeded.(Photo courtesy of Kongyou Wuyi)
Chinese vandal's parents apologize for graffiti on ancient Egyptian sculpture
05:00 GMT
Egypt, along with the rest of the world, will remember that 15-year-old "Ding Jinhao was here". His parents now publicly apologize for their son's engravings in ancient Egyptian sculptures.
Where the magic happens. Male prostitute received his customers in five-star hotels in Dubai. (Photo for illustrative purposes only).
"I'm just a gigolo" : Male prostitute jailed over online profile in Dubai
05:00 GMT
A 30-year-old Filipino was jailed in Dubai, charged for being an undercover gigolo.

May 27, 2013

They kissed a girl and they liked it! Two Pakistani women become the first married Muslim and lesbian couple in the UK. (Photo for illustartive purposes only).
You may kiss the brides! First Muslim lesbian wedding in the UK
13:49 GMT
Two Pakistani women have exchanged vows in Leeds, becoming the first Muslim lesbian couple to get married in the UK.
Ice cream delivery express? Sit back, relax and enjoy your frozen delight in the UAE. (Photo for illustrative purposes only).
Ice cream is the new pizza! App delivers gelatos to your door in UAE
13:48 GMT
A new smartphone app will allow Dubai and Abu Dhabi customers to satisfy their ice-cream cravings on the spot, from their couch.
Queen Rania of Jordan highlights the issue of unemployment at the World Economic Forum at the Dead Sea, Jordan.
Jordanian Queen Rania raises unemployment issue at World Economic Forum
05:00 GMT
Queen Rania called for immediate action against unemployment in the Middle East during her speech at the World Economic Forum on Sunday.
Egyptians gather to denounce Monsanto's genetically modified products and their risks. The photo shows Monsanto protests in the US.
No to GMF! Egypt joins global protests against Monsanto
05:00 GMT
Egypt took part in the worldwide protests against giant of genetically modified food Monsanto denounce health and environmental risks.

May 26, 2013

Give kisses not rules! Turkish couples denounce new morality campaign, triggering Islamists' ire.
Kiss and run: Islamist crackdown on kissing Turks
13:22 GMT
Demonstrating against what they perceive as a radicalization of the Muslim rule in Turkey, couples gathered in a protest to kiss publicly, triggering attacks by Islamists.
Splitting hairs: legislation unclear about Egyptian bearded policemen but could still face disciplinary board.
Clear cut? Egyptian police force to face disciplinary board over beard
06:00 GMT
Despite the many contradictions in the application of the rule preventing Egyptian police force from growing beards, their future is unclear.
The fast growing Arab youth's way to achieve their dreams goes through education according to a WEF report.
Recent report finds education key to empowering Arab youth
05:00 GMT
A World Economic Forum finds that the growing Arab youth needs better education for a sustainable future.
The Jordanian housing market is growing in spite of regional turmoil.
Expatriates put pressure on housing prices this summer in Jordan
05:00 GMT
Jordan expects a price and demand hike in housing as the Kingdom will welcome more expatriates this summer.

May 25, 2013

Yes to cigarette vendors, no to cigarette butts. New trendy way of keeping streets clean in Lebanon. (Photo for illustrative purposes only).
Butting out the butts on the streets: Lebanese duo solves urban pollution issue
06:00 GMT
Lebanese designer duo finds a way to clean up the streets from the smoking-ban law's side-effect: discarded cigarette butts.
Please meet Marge, in the run up to become UAE's next top steak.
Horse meat scandal still looming? UAE consumers demand more transparency
05:00 GMT
UAE consumers complain about lack of transparency behind the meat quality grading systems.
Awareness campaigns have led to a decrease in children dying on the roads of Dubai. (Image for illustrative purposes only).
No more roadkill! Dubai's streets safer for children
05:00 GMT
A three-year long campaign to raise awareness about children's death in road accidents pays off with a 40% drop in casualties.

May 24, 2013

The green future of the UAE is in the future generation's hands.
Go green! Abu Dhabi hopes students can boost environmental protection
05:00 GMT
The UAE promote environmental awareness among the youth to ensure the country's sustainable development.