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Aflamnah: Looking for Crowdfunding in the Arab World

E. Nina Rothe | Posted 05.13.2013 | Arts
E. Nina Rothe

Started in July of 2012 by husband and wife team Vida Rizq and Lotfi Bencheikh, Aflamnah -- which simply translated means "our films" in Arabic -- is a platform much like Kickstarter and Indiegogo, but with a simple twist.

Soccer Fans in the Gulf Vote With Their Feet

James Dorsey | Posted 05.07.2013 | Sports
James Dorsey

Fans are voting with their feet. Not in mass protests -- as those that toppled the leaders of Egypt, Tunisia and Yemen -- but by staying away from matches. What effectively amounts to a fan boycott, is most evident in Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

10 Reasons to Shop Dubai: The Ultimate Dubai Shopping Guide

Viator | Posted 05.03.2013 | Travel
Viator

Although Abu Dhabi now boasts a few big swanky shopping centers, Dubai, with its scores of malls and atmospheric bazaars is still the region's King of Shopping. Here's my Ultimate Dubai Shopping Guide.

Supporting Those Who Share Our Values in the Middle East

Trevor Neilson | Posted 05.01.2013 | Impact
Trevor Neilson

I asked the official how the UAE was able to be so progressive in a region not known for progressive values. The answer was simple, yet profound, "From the earliest days we have welcomed anyone who wants to make a contribution to our country."

AFC Election Marred by Interference Allegations and Candidates' Track Records

James Dorsey | Posted 04.30.2013 | World
James Dorsey

Next week's Asian Football Confederation presidential elections designed to elect a leader to clean up two years of alleged financial mismanagement and unethical business conduct are increasingly marred by doubts that real reform is on the horizon.

LinkedIn Usage Pales in Comparison to Facebook in Arab Countries, Study Suggests

VisualNews.com | Posted 04.26.2013 | Technology
VisualNews.com

History finds news coming out of Arab countries to be rather abundant, but when it comes to how Arab countries receive news/information about themselves and the outside world, how much do we really know?

Emirate Bans Skimpy Swimwear

AP | Posted 04.22.2013 | World

RAS AL-KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates -- Bikinis and briefs are no longer welcome on some sands in the United Arab Emirates. Authorities in Ras al-Kha...

Teaching English in Asia Opened a New World for a Bored Teacher

Quia Querisma | Posted 04.17.2013 | Impact
Quia Querisma

Educator and jewelry designer Kamara Coaxum felt like she was dying. After toiling away for years as a teacher in Tampa, Fla., she needed a way to break away from a life that was pretty uneventful.

Wisdom From the Chairman: What I Learned From Abdulhamid Juma in Dubai

E. Nina Rothe | Posted 04.15.2013 | Arts
E. Nina Rothe

Sitting in conversation with Abdulhamid Juma, the Chairman of both the Dubai International Film Festival and the Gulf Film Festival, is a film-lover's dream come true. It's unique to find a perfect businessman who also possesses an infectious passion for cinema.

They Are the World: The 6th Gulf Film Festival in Dubai (PHOTOS)

E. Nina Rothe | Posted 04.10.2013 | Arts
E. Nina Rothe

Ever since that day in 2011 when I read about this free-to-the-public festival with a magical ability to bring together masters and students in a most positive way, I have been eagerly awaiting a chance to attend.

The Women Trailblazers of Gulf Arab Art

Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi | Posted 04.05.2013 | Arts
Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi

The 20th century witnessed a string of influential women who have impacted the world of Western art from Gertrude Stein to Peggy Guggenheim. Perhaps unknown to some even in the arts field, a mixture of native and expatriate women across the Arab Gulf States have also played a major role.

Kuwait Art Museum Succeeds Where Others Have Failed

Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi | Posted 04.02.2013 | World
Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi

As the art world descends on the Gulf cities of Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Doha, each March visitors would well to keep in mind another Gulf city t...

Women in the Middle East Take Control of Family Businesses

Rahilla Zafar | Posted 04.02.2013 | World
Rahilla Zafar

During Dubai's financial crisis, unlike many other companies, Diamond Line didn't let any staff go or try to renegotiate lower salaries.

Turkey Gears Up to Give Gulf States a Run for Their Money

James Dorsey | Posted 03.28.2013 | World
James Dorsey

The Gulf states dominate headlines, with Qatar's controversial hosting of a World Cup and the high profile acquisition of European soccer teams, but they may be meeting their match in an emerging competition for being the region's prime sports, transportation and economic hub.

The Character of Revolution

Majid Rafizadeh | Posted 03.25.2013 | World
Majid Rafizadeh

A number of analysts and scholars of the Middle East have argued that the revolutions and uprisings taking place in Libya, Egypt, Tunisia, Yemen, and Syria are the first of their kind to take place in the region.

PHOTOS: Where The Locals Shop...

Global Yodel | Posted 04.23.2013 | Travel
Global Yodel

If a picture of a destination is worth a thousand words, then a visit to its local market is worth a million. There is perhaps no other place that en...

PHOTOS: An Outlandish Brunch In Dubai

Departures Magazine | Posted 04.11.2013 | Travel
Departures Magazine

Madinat Jumeirah's weekly blowout may seem over the top, but Dubai's brunch scene is, generally, not for the faint of heart.

22 Killed In Bus Tragedy

Posted 02.05.2013 | World

United Arab Emirates police said Monday that at least 22 people had been killed and more than 20 people were injured in a road collision that involved...

A Generation of Spoiled Brats?

Rym Tina Ghazal | Posted 01.28.2013 | Parents
Rym Tina Ghazal

Like three princesses, they sat ready to be served: hair perfectly set, one was in a pink dress, another in a lilac one and the third in a peach colou...

Balqees: Honey From a Magical Island

Sarah Dajani | Posted 02.02.2013 | Home
Sarah Dajani

Honey always seemed boring to me. It's sticky and highly caloric and hey, doesn't sugar do the job just fine? But when I heard about Balqees, I got curious. Riath Hamed, founder of Balqees Honey, is the industry's answer to Indiana Jones.

WATCH: Ski Dubai's Indoor Beauty

Posted 11.27.2012 | Travel

A beautiful new video offers an in-depth look at what is usually considered an diversion not one of Dubai's central attractions. In the gorgeously ...

The World's Biggest Mall

AP | Posted 11.27.2012 | Travel

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Dubai says it's getting back in the business of biggest. After years of downsized ambitions because of a debt crisis, ...

Single in the City: 'Excuse me'

Rym Tina Ghazal | Posted 01.09.2013 | Women
Rym Tina Ghazal

Despite what people like to think or say, it is still a man's world, particularly in this part of the world. It doesn't matter which city, it is usually the same story -- and in some cities, it is much worse.

PHOTOS: Dubai's Ice Bar Is Chill, Ridiculous

Rachel Kramer Bussel | Posted 11.03.2012 | Travel
Rachel Kramer Bussel

Chill Out's tagline is "Reason to Get Closer," and the bar has plenty of them. Unlike being stuck in actual winter weather you can't escape, you're offered a temporary and manageable escape from the heat.

A Gift With Lots of Baggage

Sarah Leah Whitson | Posted 12.31.2012 | World
Sarah Leah Whitson

Chicago shouldn't stop looking for creative ways to bring investment into the city, but it should have clear-eyed awareness of who its partners are and look for ways to engage them about human rights and the rule of law.