I joined the Territorial Army to scratch an itch... then I was sent to Iraq
As a TA weekend warrior, Owain Mulligan didn’t expect to be deployed but, as he says in his first interview, funny things ...
On a women-only trip in one of the world’s most divisive countries
It’s notoriously one of the world’s most patriarchal societies, but I had a behind-the-scenes look at the secret lives’ of ...
On the Holiest of Muslim Holidays, Outfits That Mingle the Personal and Traditional
Eid Al-fitr is a day of celebration, this extends to style. Many now refer to the day as the "Muslim Met Gala." ...
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Moroccan-born Nada Merrachi’s modest fashion brand takes Paris by storm
Moroccan-born Dutch designer Nada Merrachi is making waves in the Marais district of Paris with her «modest fashion» brand.
Khaleej Times10d
How a humble courtyard iftar outshines Dubai’s flashiest Ramadan tents
Experience a unique and authentic Ramadan in Dubai's Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood with traditional iftar under the ...
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TikToker reads Quran loudly inside Church in France
ALBAWABA - An Algerian TikToker called "FobusTikTok" recently sparked outrage on social media after a video showcased him ...
The Express Tribune14d
No to burqa, yes to abaya
"Young people wear the abaya because it is more comfortable," Khaliq said. 'Stifling' The burqa has long roots in Afghanistan. It was strictly enforced during the first Taliban government rule of ...
From pariah to power broker, the Saudi crown prince has rebranded himself
Once shunned by Western leaders, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is now playing host to international peace talks – even as his rule grows more repressive than ever.
Hindustan Times15d
New generation of Afghan women shift from burqa
"Young people wear the abaya because it is more comfortable," Khaliq said. The burqa has long roots in Afghanistan. It was strictly enforced during the first Taliban government rule of Afghanistan ...
Khaleej Times16d
New generation of Afghan women shift from burqa to abaya
"Young people wear the abaya because it is more comfortable," Khaliq said. The burqa has long roots in Afghanistan. It was strictly enforced during the first Taliban government rule of Afghanistan ...
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New generation of Afghan women shift from burqa to abaya robe
The all-enveloping blue burqa with a face mesh has long been a symbol of the ... This Adults-only Island in the Caribbean Is Now Open to the Public for the First Time—and It Has Tiki Huts ...
Los Angeles Times16d
Weapons, war and wealth: The business of arms in the Middle East
Among the eager takers were Emirati students and engineers — the men in the long white robe known as a thobe, the women in abayas. “We are more than happy to share with the Emirates because we ...