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May 19th, 2025 - 08:41 GMT

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Egyptian researchers reveal the first day of Eid al-Adha

ALBAWABA - As millions of muslims across the globe await the arrival of Eid al-Adha, an Egyptian astronomical research institute revealed that the crescent moon of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AH will be sighted on the dawn of Tuesday, May 27. The research institute adds that the moon will be visible in Cairo's skies for a total of 47 minutes after sunset. On the contrary, the moon will ...

This American lad Tom MacMaster rose to infamy for his Arab blog antics. Once bitten, it seems, not shy, as he goes undercover on the internet again.

June 27th, 2011 - 12:52 GMT

American guy behind 'Gay girl in Damascus' blog tries it on again as an Arab woman!

Queen Noor of Jordan, wife of the late King Hussein bin Talal.

June 27th, 2011 - 07:49 GMT

Queen Noor of Jordan interviewed- hopeful but realistic on peace

A campaign is afoot to Jud'aify Jerusalem by hook or crook, whether by naming of Arab precincts a Hebrew name or removal of olive trees to annul the Palestinian Arab heritage of the city.

June 26th, 2011 - 05:51 GMT

Israel Continues Judaization of Jerusalem

Indonesia is really stepping up its campaign to save its nationals in the Gulf from the fate of execution. Here seen adopting the protest spirit from the Arabs themselves. Last week saw the beheading of a national, with the recalling of the Indonesian Ambassador, but this weeks sees the staying of an execution.

June 26th, 2011 - 10:12 GMT

Indonesian maid saved from beheading in KSA

In Dubai like other Middle East countries, homosexuality is a crime; and the penalty for migrant workers committing any crime - or for those of any nationality bar Emirati- is usually accompanied by deportation.

June 26th, 2011 - 08:21 GMT

Dubai comes down heavy on 2 men caught in sex act in car

Scientists at a British university claim a low calorie restrictive diet can cure type 2 diabetes.

June 25th, 2011 - 12:08 GMT

A 'healthy' number of diabetics in the Middle East are given new hope of a cure

Money, money, money is not short in the Middle East in spite of vast poverty in dry spots as Yemen.

June 23rd, 2011 - 12:50 GMT

Number of millionaires in Mideast on the rise

In Saudi Arabia, where the purchasing power of the average male is substantially higher than elsewhere, suitors are struggling to deliver that full 24 carat gold diamond solitaire with gold prices on the up.

June 23rd, 2011 - 11:54 GMT

Would-be grooms feel the heat as jewelers raise summer prices

It is taboo for an Israeli woman to date an Arab man. But the solution seems to be approaching 'apartheid' measures of
absolute segregation, not dissimilar to experiences in the U.S. pre-Civil Rights Movement.

June 23rd, 2011 - 07:38 GMT

Israel's Fear of Jewish Girls Dating Arabs

Jordan is expecting a packed summer of the usual returnee Jordanians and Gulf citizens, as well as Syrians, Egyptians, Libyans
and many Arab nationals who seek a peaceful summer in the region.

June 22nd, 2011 - 12:35 GMT

Jordanian authorities gear up to tackle road congestion in the summer Arab refuge

Dogs are not often invited to sit in courtrooms- in the witness stand, or jury box, or bench for that matter. But in this case in an Israeli courtroom a dog made an appearance but reportedly was not tried for any crimes.

June 22nd, 2011 - 11:08 GMT

Israel: 'We didn't kill the dog,' as court denies ordering stoning of a dog to death

Change- even with revolutions- is never that instant; it looks like Palestinians wishing to come up for some air out of Gaza will have to manage their expectations for some time still.

June 22nd, 2011 - 08:14 GMT

The waiting game is not over for Palestinians despite Rafah opening