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From burkhinis in Saudi to beers in Ramallah, your guide to the Middle East’s hidden tourism gems
Post date: May 21st, 2013 - 14:11 GMT

Despite the ongoing regional turmoil, there are plenty of beauty spots in the Middle East that will satisfy even the pickiest tourist. It’s time to cast the Pyramids and Petra aside!
Out with the old, in with the new? A comparison of the Arab Spring's First Ladies
Post date: May 19th, 2013 - 14:18 GMT

With all the political turmoil in the Middle East, let’s not forget what’s really important - sussing out which of the First Ladies in the region are the hottest!
It's a jungle out there! Bringing out the animal in the Middle East's leaders
Post date: May 16th, 2013 - 17:03 GMT

Check out this cheeky gallery of Middle East leaders given an animal likeness. We spotted an uncanny resemblance between some of our big chiefs and their appointed counterparts in the animal kingdom. We're just saying...And we made sure there were no dogs or pigs on them!
Who will fill Ahmadinejad's boots? The runners and riders in Iran’s 2013 presidential polls
Post date: May 14th, 2013 - 15:33 GMT

The countdown has begun for the 2013 Iranian presidential elections, which will mark the end of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s turbulent eight years in office, as hundreds of candidates register for his job.
Boycotting Israel celeb-style!
Post date: May 12th, 2013 - 16:31 GMT

Following Stephen Hawking’s decision to join the academic boycott of Israel, here’s a look at other well known celebrities who have gone the extra mile to show solidarity with the people of Palestine.
Ahlam Idol! The Mideast’s favorite loud-mouthed diva steals the show
Post date: May 9th, 2013 - 15:34 GMT

Ahlam is stealing the show once again this series of Arab Idol. From catty comments to outrageous outfits and silly stunts, the UAE’s most notorious loud-mouthed diva has made the region’s favorite talent show all about her.
Everything you need to know about Arab Idol’s final 10!
Post date: May 7th, 2013 - 14:01 GMT

The Middle East is hotting up, and we’re not even talking about the weather. Arab Idol is down to to the final 10 contestants, which means tears, tantrums and tunes will be amped up to the max.
Christian Arabs have their Easter Sunday respite from regional rage
Post date: May 5th, 2013 - 15:11 GMT

Despite the widespread regional turmoil and violence, on Easter day Christian Arabs marked the occasion of Easter with both simple and pomp-filled ceremonies.
Dubai sweats it out with Bieber fever as teen star 'believes' UAE-style!
Post date: May 2nd, 2013 - 14:35 GMT

As Justin Bieber gets ready for his double date with Dubai this weekend, we take a look at the drama the teen star’s international tour has already unleashed on the UAE.
As Syria’s bloody conflict spills over borders, are we on the brink of regional warfare?
Post date: Apr 30th, 2013 - 17:37 GMT

What started as school children spray painting anti-Assad messages on a wall in Syria's southern city of Daraa has entered its third year of violent conflict. The UN estimates that over 70,000 have been killed in the fighting, with over 1.4 million fleeing to neighboring countries.