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The golden age of the Middle East and surrounding Mediterranean areas created a unique culture loved, embraced and misunderstood by those looking in from the outside. A new era of enlightenment has dawned and ALO is here to guide you through it.
FEATURES:
Secrets of the Souq
On a very windy day, they say that you can stand at the entrance of the ancient Damascus Gate and hear the sinuous whisper of the wind as it rushes through the labyrinth of streets and alleys of the souq, the heart of the Old City of East Jerusalem.
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The Lonely Ride Changes
Of all the professional sports terms used in the UAE, camel jockey conjures up dozens of images, and you would be hard pressed to find a positive one However, changes are around the near turn!
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Injustice of Society
Romantics will tell you that successful long-term relationships are based on the foundation of love and honesty. Still, a large number of marriages are built on deception and virginity.
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Cinema in Crisis: Saturday Afternoon Shame
Middle Eastern filmmakers need to start treating women better on screen.
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PERSPECTIVES:
Smiling Again
The backstabber ruined her perspective on the world, albeit only temporarily. See how Suzan Haawa centered herself by focusing on the positive.
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Saudi’s Ahwah Arabiyah
It was time. We started exchanging “Coffee?” emails last January with the search for good coffee as our excuse to travel the world.
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