Al Bawaba Buzz | Al Bawaba

Al Bawaba Buzz latest

Hob Ala Waraq

June 16th, 2026 - 11:45 GMT

Sally Shakkour

LIP KISS in 'Hob Ala Waraq': Haya Maraachli, Anas Tayara spark criticism

ALBAWABA - Social media users were buzzed after a lip kiss in the third episode of "Hob Ala Waraq", the Arabic version of the Turkish series "Sen Çal Kapımı" [You Knock on My Door // Love is in the Air]. The unexpected kiss between stars Haya Maraachli and Anas Tayara dominated talks online after it became the biggest shock in the finale of the third episode of the romantic comedy ...

Tracing the evolution of the internet - through Google- over time. This just from 2008 and already looking 'dated'.

August 8th, 2011 - 07:49 GMT

20 years of Internet, has 'revolutionized' the Middle East!

"Leave", say Israeli citizens in Hebrew and Arab- in recognition of the Arab revolutionary precedent that they follow. Dubbed “Israeli Tahrir,” by some. Picture posted on YFrog from Twitter.

August 7th, 2011 - 11:06 GMT

“Israeli Tahrir,” but Israelis claim more 'professional' protests

It is not considered likely that one of the democratic freedoms to come out of the Arab Spring would be female candidacy for
the role of president or Arab leader.

August 7th, 2011 - 08:21 GMT

Can a Woman be President now the Arabs have Sprung?

A substantive segment of the male population in the Middle East will insist on marrying a virgin.

August 6th, 2011 - 03:45 GMT

Would you, Arab Man, Marry an (innocent) Non-Virgin?

Garlic, this harmless looking plant bulb, can be social suicide.

August 4th, 2011 - 02:49 GMT

Garlic stench at Ramadan: Honest Solutions for Breath & Hands

Single White Females might have got a bad rap from the Hollywood film that focused on copycat and stalker behavior,;and
here in the Middle East, this contingent of society are a threat or at least not familiar territory.

August 4th, 2011 - 12:40 GMT

Over 25 and single, (off) white, female in Middle East? Run & Hide!

A man found 'smoked' to death in a locked air-tight room in his home in Dora, Beirut, with his Arguileh pipe.

August 3rd, 2011 - 12:55 GMT

Death by Hookah: Suffocated by Sheesha Smoke

Israel has a 'Middle Class', in the words of Haaretz, protest for change.

August 3rd, 2011 - 10:44 GMT

Israelis' Sabbath of Rage demands change- but not for Palestine

Caffeine may not be the healthiest thing in high doses, but it does the job getting you through the day and is enjoyable a treat too. If you've got coffee on the brain during this fasting season, then here's some ideas for after sun-set!

August 2nd, 2011 - 12:49 GMT

7 Things to Know About Coffee (Before you Can Drink it at Iftar or Suhoor)

Ramadan Lessons: 30 Days Challenge, Day 2- Smile!

August 2nd, 2011 - 10:33 GMT

Have a Merry Ramadan: Day 2 - Smile!

Living on a tight budget when in a foreign country can be quite a challenge, and student life offers its own temptations when it comes to spending -- if it's not books, it's the latest technology and easy dining out, not to mention those Starbucks/ Caribou/ Costa coffees.

August 1st, 2011 - 04:14 GMT

Saudi students on a budget out of the Kingdom

Testing the patience of the hungry and irritable can lead to road rage: A big concern or issue at Ramadan time in the region becomes traffic jams during the time leading up to breaking fast or 'Iftar'.
In Cairo this pile up phenomenon can be felt around 3 hours before Iftar hour, if not before.

August 1st, 2011 - 08:32 GMT

Ramadan Lessons: 30 Days Challenge, Day 1- Patience