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May 24, 2013

Desperate husbands. In spite of evolving lifestyles mentalities are stuck as Qatari men still expect their better half to be a better housewife.
Old habits die hard. Qatari men still look for a cook when they pick their wife
05:00 GMT
A study reveals that Qatari men still wouldn't marry a woman who isn't a good cook.

May 23, 2013

Boo! Abu Dhabi is under a spell and hunts witches down. (Photo for illustrative purposes only).
Bewitching: Abu Dhabi police launches witch-hunt
08:00 GMT
The Emirati police launches an awareness campaign about the dangers of witchcraft.
It's getting hot in here! Saudi women might have to head to the beach for a refreshing breeze since Saudi cleric issued a fatwa against air-conditioners!
Too hot to handle! Saudi cleric warns that women's use of air-conditioners calls for "moral depravities"
07:00 GMT
Following the tweet of a Saudi wannabee cleric, Muslim women can expect to melt this summer as he declares air-conditioners to be "haram".
Their way or the highway: music-lovers will have to tune it down if they want to drive in Dubai's residential areas.
Pump up the volume...in the suburbs. Dubai motorists warned to turn the music down while driving
06:00 GMT
Drivers in Dubai will have to steer away from residential areas to listen to their favorite tunes out loud if they don't want their vehicle to be confiscated.
Illegal cigarettes sales might be fueled by a planned doubling of cigarette prices in the GCC. (Photo for illustrative purposes only).
Health or Law: Raising cigarette prices a conundrum for GCC?
06:00 GMT
As the GCC plans a 100% hike in cigarette prices, the risk of increasing smuggling looms.
Restaurants shelter Syrian refugees' memories in Lebanon. (Photo for illustrative purposes only).
Munching on memories: Syrian restaurants in Lebanon bring refugees together
05:00 GMT
Traditional Syrian dishes give refugees an opportunity to get jobs and recreate a sense of belonging in Lebanon.

May 22, 2013

Go natural! Qatar promotes breastfeeding, mothers could get a year of full-paid maternity leave.
Qatar on the milky way: maternity leave should be extended to promote breast-feeding
05:00 GMT
Experts call for extending the maternity leave to promote breastfeeding among Qatari mothers in the hope of reducing malnutrition issues in the country.
Study finds that Kuwait faces an increase in thefts and likely offenses, mostly committed by older men.
Grandpa's rebellion: thefts are on the rise in Kuwait and committed by men in their late forties
05:00 GMT
Don't blame it on the youth! A recent study shows that the increasing number of money-related offenses are mostly committed by men between ages 40 and 50.
In with the green! Forget about hommous and knafeh, Bahrain needs to eat, sleep and drive better.
Wealthy but not healthy: Survey reveals there is still room for improvement in Bahrainis' lifestyle
05:00 GMT
A study shows that Bahrainis could improve their health habits in terms of eating, sleeping or even driving.
Egypt's historical heritage is on the safe side for now as far as UNESCO is concerned.
Written in sand: Egypt denies UNESCO's threats to declassify its archaelogical sites
05:00 GMT
Egyptian Minister of State for Antiquities denies the UNESCO has threatened the country with removing its sic historical sites of the World Heritage List due to the lack of experts available to manage the sites.
Driving men crazy! Women in Oman could soon drop the niqab behind the wheel.
Striptease! Women in Oman might get a chance of skipping the niqab...when driving
05:00 GMT
Oman considers wearing a niqab while driving too dangerous and plans to make it a traffic violation.

May 21, 2013

Muslims and Jews no longer welcome as growing discrimination rises according to recent US report. (Photo for illustrative purposes only).
Muslims and Jews on common ground: Both face increasing discrimination around the world
09:44 GMT
New US Department of State report finds that intolerance against Jews and Muslims is on the rise across the globe.
More than words. FEMEN activist Amina Tyler is not yet done with Tunisia.
Oops she did it again! FEMEN activist Amina's harsh words set Tunisia on fire...again
07:41 GMT
The pen can be mightier than the bra as FEMEN activist Amina sparks clashes in the conservative city of Kairouan in Tunisia with "blasphemous" graffiti.
Inbound and outbound increase in flights causes a price hike but also confirms Abu Dhabi's attractiveness. (Photo for illustrative purposes only)
Abu Dhabi's popularity among foreigners comes at a cost. Air traffic and fares expected to rise this summer.
05:00 GMT
As expatriates return home and more foreigners plan to visit the UAE this summer, experts warn about price hikes in airfares but also welcome an increase in flights.
“Abandoning the Quran is a crime in itself", a Yemeni man who has collected over 3000 discarded copies of the holy book says.
One man's trash is another man's treasure: Yemeni man gives second life to over 3000 discarded Qurans
05:00 GMT
A Yemeni man saves discarded copies of the Islamic holy books from the streets and hopes to give them a second life.