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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 ...

Speculation on whether the notorious Syrian blogger, Amina Abdulla Arraf, even exists

June 8th, 2011 - 12:31 GMT

Who is she? Probing into the case of the Missing Syrian Lesbian Blogger

Maybe an outing to see this cheeky film-- 'Horrible Bosses' if you're feeling a bit dispirited at work by your Chief, might help?

June 7th, 2011 - 12:41 GMT

Horrible Bosses? Try a movie

Gay in Damascus, outspoken on this and tracking of the Syrian situation, she is now in the hands of the Syrian authorities.

June 7th, 2011 - 09:18 GMT

Gay in Damascus, Kidnapped in Damascus

The etiquette of baby-handling is best learnt by applying a touch of humor.

June 6th, 2011 - 01:19 GMT

Baby etiquette: the do's and (definitely) don't's for new parents (and non-parents' entertainment!)

When you've got surplus money to 'throw about' you might well shower it down on entertainers at a party...

June 6th, 2011 - 10:09 GMT

Saudi Billionaire Hosts a Strip-tease with Wads of Cash Confetti

Kuwaity woman calling for Concubines suggests tapping into Chechnya for supplies of Muslim women that could be imported. They live in strife and a war zone already, after all.

June 5th, 2011 - 01:49 GMT

Kuwait woman advocates sex slaves: 'Concubines' from Chechnya

Born This Way, Lady Gaga 's album is barred from Lebanon.

June 5th, 2011 - 10:12 GMT

Born This Way? Then you can stay out of Lebanon, Gaga

With Yemen's Ali Abdullah-Saleh injured, could this sexy red-head be a radiant substitute?

June 4th, 2011 - 10:06 GMT

Yemenis despise their wounded Saleh so much they'd rather be headed by red!

The Lebanese are often bigger, better and brighter, haven't you heard?

June 2nd, 2011 - 12:09 GMT

The importance of being Lebanese: clever children claim

There are a lot of anti-hipster movements around the scene- the internet is a'flood with dedicated sites that poke fun of this 'species' of fashion-following clones.

June 2nd, 2011 - 10:29 GMT

The generation of copy and paste: Hipsters and fashion victims

Picture credit: inkpapermosaic. Wearing the hijaab veil - is this a permanent state for most, or do we see incidents of back-tracking, or unveiling?

June 1st, 2011 - 10:45 GMT

One woman removes her veil- not a bride but a mu-hajebeh

Bride-shopping, not as you thought. Before getting to this stage of Bridal dress frenzy, the bride needs to be found, or in this case 'shopped around for'.

June 1st, 2011 - 09:38 GMT

Bridal-shopping, not so much for the dress as for the Bride!