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http://news.bbc.co.uk/ So Michael Jackson is chilling out in Dubai. Dubai was mentioned recently on one of the last episodes of HBO's Six Feet Under. Do you think the US travel industry will ever "discover" Dubai? Michael Jackson is rumored to be looking into buying property either in Dubai or Bahrain. http://news.bbc.co.uk/ Homosexuality has always been a troubling issue for Middle Eastern countries, who tend to stick to the "don't ask don't tell" philosophy of being in the closet. This article from Lebanon and the BBC showcases the homosexuality movement in Beirut and its struggles to overcome cultural prejudices. http://www.gulf-news.com/ Al-Ain, long suffering the humility involved in having dirty building tops, is now attempting to clean up its act. This article from the UAE's Gulf News discusses the intricate rules to be taking place in this Gulf Emirate, which include no laundry hanging on balconies, and no empty water tanks. http://english.aljazeera.net/ If you think the streets of the CPT are hard, why not spend some time chillin' in Gaza City? This article from the English version of Al-Jazeera covers the emergence of hip-hop as a creative force in the Palestinian Territories. http://arabnews.com/ Women in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia are only allowed to be employed during daylight hours. The one exception would be women working in the healthcare industry. The warning to employers reiterates that it is only for the woman's safety. |
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