Written by Zaid Bawab Entertainment news websites and social media pages are still trying to understand Mai Sleem and Waleed Fawaz's fast divorce. This probably has something to do with the fact the couple ended their marriage during their honeymoon. Unfortunately they are not the only ones. Here is a list of Arab celenrities who decided to split up after... well, you know what ;) Want more content like this? Top 5 is your sugar fix for celebrity, music and pop-culture from the Middle East? Watch and subscribe here. 'Jagal!?' ...
Written by Sally Sahkkour For all pilgrims who are planning to visit Saudi Arabia for Hajj season, there are about 4 impostant and famous mountains that you must visit for their religoius meaning in Islam. The first one is Jabal an-Nour which is located near Mecca, it houses the famed Cave of Hira. The second one is Jabal Thawr mountain, Khandama mountain, as well as Mount Arafat or known as 'Mount Arafah'.
By Ewelina Lepionko A renowned Bangladesh photographer became the victim of cruelty after publishing an image of a couple kissing. The photo raised a social media storm in the conservative Muslim-majority country. Photographer Jibon Ahmed shot a picture of a couple kissing at Dhaka University's Teachers and Students' Centre. Later on he uploaded it to his Facebook account. Many on social media criticised the photograph for being 'indecent' and violating society's norms. The photo quickly went viral in Bangladesh. Jibon Ahmed lost his job. People questioned whether the photo really ...
Written by Sally Shakkour Qatar is planning, designing and constructing the biggest, and the most beautiful stadium in world inside 11,571 km² area . Under the proposal for FIFA, Qata intends to establish 9 new stadiums and renovate another 3 stadiums in 7 hosting cities; Al-Daayen, Al-Khor , Al-Rayyan , Al-Shamal, Al-Wakrah, Doha as well as Umm Slal .
Written by Zaid Bawab Golden diva Nawal Al Zoghbi is not only known for her hit songs but also her appearances and dress choices always get people talking. This was no different after her latest "Hassbia" concert, yet Nawal who has collaborated for the longest time with Lebanese universal fashion designer Elie Saab, recently started choosing her dresses from elsewhere and that left us wondering if we like her recent dress choices or not. Here is a recap of Nawal's latest on stage dress choices including the latest revealing dress ...
By Ewelina Lepionko Chefchaouen, Morocco: it’s all blue. In every direction, there’s just more blue. Dark blue, light blue. Vibrant blue, dull blue. It’s what draws visitors here in the first place. The old medina of Chefchaouen is not large but it’s the kind of place where you’re happy to walk the same streets over and over again. The colour makes everything feel crisp and clean. Powder blue, cyan, robin’s-egg, indigo, cobalt, azure, periwinkle—it’s painted in an endless array of shades.The shades of blue color are supposed to ward off ...
Gold medalist Kenya's Conseslus Kipruto (C), silver medalist Morocco's Bakkali Soufiane (L) and bronze medalist Ethiopia's Getnet Wale Bayabl pose for a selfie during the medal presentation after the Men's 3000 meter Steeplechase final at the African Senior Athletics Championship at Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State, Midwestern Nigeria, on August 3, 2018. PIUS UTOMI EKPEI / AFP
The National Museum of Saudi Arabia is the main museumn in the country. It was built in 1999 in the capital Riyadh . I It consists of 8 halls; Hall of Man and Universe depicts the very early days of human life and geological changes in the Earth’s surfaces. the second one ' Hall of the Arab Kingdoms' shows 14 pre-Islamic Arabian kingdoms existed in the Arabian Peninsula from 5 BC till 700 AD. In June 2018, President of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage Prince Sultan bin ...
Words by Sally Shakkour Fountains used to be made to provide pure water for thirsty people and for those who want to enjoy the view. Today, however, countries worldwide are battling to construct the most beautiful, auspicious and creative fountains. People now travel the world to see to see some of these "artistic" artifacts a nd beacuse they make fantastic historical monuments and inspire us with their beauty and power.
Written by Zaid Bawab Elissa dropped her album last week and as we are all enjoying the hype of many songs like "Krahni" (Hate Me), "Bina Nechaq" (Let's Love) and "Illa Kol Elli Bihebooni" (To All Those who Love Me), yet we can't but also admire the album's artwork. The album's photoshoot has Elissa in two different looks on stage, in one of them she is wearing a long open legged maxi green dress and the other has her sporting a short blue and silver glittery dress that got everyone ...
Photos of a 15-year-old Egyptian girl who wears the hijab in gymnastics poses that were shot in Egypt’s streets sparked controversy. Malak al-Naghi, a 15-year-old Egyptian girl who trains in gymnastics. She was encouraged by her family to take these photos to confirm the idea that sports is an art and a message. Several people were impressed by her skills and encouraged her while many others criticized the photos, which were spontaneously shot. Malak eventually deleted some photos because some deemed them inappropriate because she wears the hijab.