Camel racing is one of the most intriguing sports. Large numbers of camels racing across the desert expanse is a spectacular sight indeed. Camel racing is a centuries-old cultural tradition across the Arabian peninsula. Such racing is not merely a sporting event but a question of honor, and competition among camel owners is immense and camels are brought to the sporting ground from around the country. Deep in the heart of the United Arab Emirates, the ancient sport of camel racing is enjoying a resurgence. It became significantly more popular ...
Written by Zaid Bawab When Lebanese Armenian singer Maria Nalbandian came to prominence with the infamous "bathtub music video" for the hit song 'Elaab' (play) many expected that her career won't last for long. Maria took a more conservative path later on in her music and videos, and even embarked on a successful singing career in Armenian language. Here are 10 recent images that would make you drool for an Arabic comeback from the Lebanese Armenian beauty that was once the most controversial name in the scene. Want more content ...
Written by Zaid Bawab Egyptian actress Rania Yousef who has been called "The Bomb of Egypt" at some point for her sexiness on screen especially in some roles like her role in "Wahed Saheeh" (One Indeed) movie, has just seperated from her third husband for six years. Here are some pictures that show Rania still got it, any husbands around? 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. Top 5 Bathtub Arab Babes
Written by Sally Shakkour Turkey's long-standing leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won a new five-year term after securing outright victory in the first round of a presidential poll. Erdogan got nearly 53% with almost all votes counted. His closest rival Muharrem Ince was on 31%. Presidents, leaders, and people worldwide have congratulated the controversial leader, who has led a purge inside Turkey targeted military leaders and academics . Despite this, it is clear that Erdogan's brand of Islamic nationalism remains fertile and powerful inside the country.
Written by Zaid Bawab While some female voices and names like Nancy Ajram, Sherine Abdelwahab and Asmaa Lmnawer dominate the music industry in the Arab world, fresh new voices and faces try to break through and be the new Arab singing star. Here are the new faces and voices who have high chances of shaking the thrones of their preceders. 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. Top 5 Bathtub Arab Babes
A small sign of social transformation in the Kingdom came on Sept. 26, 2017, with a royal decree lifting the decades-long ban on women driving. Women throughout Saudi Arabia waited for the stroke of midnight, turned the keys in the ignition, fired up their engines — and hit the road to a bright new future. Several diplomats and rights activists have hailed the landmark decision of the Saudi leadership allowing women to drive, which will cut reliance on foreign workers and boost job growth in the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia's players play with a ball during a training session at the Volgograd Arena in Volgograd on June 24, 2018, on the eve of the Russia 2018 World Cup Group A football match between Saudi Arabia and Egypt. NICOLAS ASFOURI / AFP
Written by Zaid Bawab Lebanese stand up comedian and TV host Tony Abou Jaoudeh has been married to Lebanese beauty and TV anchor Carla Haddad for the past couple of years, yet there is another girl who seems to fight for Abu Jaoude's heart: his blue eyed daughter Liya. Tony does not seem to get enough from posting pictures with his daughter on his Instagram account. Here are some of the cute pictures that will certainly make you smile. Want more content like this? Top 5 is your sugar fix ...