Who would’a thunk it? The region most synonymous with the piety (and sobriety!) of Islam also has a robust beer culture. Wherever you call home in the MENA region, there’s a local brew that’s got your name on it. With our notoriously hot weather and the eye-watering taxes slapped on imported spirits, suds are becoming increasingly the go-to beverage of choice.But when the booze-barons at VinePair recently looked into the world’s favorite brews, they gave the Middle East a bit of a blow-off. So Al Bawaba decided to "hop" on ...

The 20th annual Dubai World Cup - AKA "the world's richest horse race" - was held in the lavish United Arab Emirate of Dubai on Saturday, March 28. As the winner trotted off with $10 million USD in prize money, fashionistas were also rewarded for their bespoke finery created just for this event. The stylish racing fans paraded around the Meydan racecourse with their most creative hats and vibrant summer attire, reminiscent of England's prestigious Royal Ascot races. For the fifth year running, Jaguar played host for the annual Style ...

What can be more brainless than a doodle, a simple sketch or squiggle made when your mind is otherwise occupied? Google turns that premise on its head with their “ Google Doodles ”; temporary visual breaks from the company’s standard homepage logo that celebrate specific holidays, events, and people. Since the first one appeared in 1998 - celebrating Burning Man, America’s week-long art and music festival - the doodles have become more complex. The often-animated images now hyperlink to web pages offering deeper insight to the featured subject. History lessons ...