While the Arab world is on high alert in fear of the swine flu outbreak, many Muslims in the Middle East are certain they are safe and immune from the new strain. 

Saudi women could see their private sports clubs and gyms closed down because the government seems likely to agree licensing of the clubs for men only. But news of the likely shutdown of dozens of female-only gyms came as a government offic [ … ]

BEIRUT: Behind every strong man, as innumerable writers have written, there stands a woman. The adage certainly rings true for Elie Salem. In his heartfelt memoir "My American Bride," the Lebanese academic, think-tank founder, university president [ … ]

DAMASCUS - Reema Darweesh had second thoughts before undergoing rhinoplasty, cosmetic surgery on her nose, late last year. “My mother pressured me to go under the knife, but I feared the pain I would suffer,” said Darweesh, 19.

A Saudi television channel has aired a controversial rape scene that appeared in a drama series, drawing criticism from conservative groups in the Kingdom.
The scene was part of the TV drama series A-Sakinat Fi Qulubina (Dwelling in our Hearts) and [ … ]

Saudi Interior Ministry [under Prince Na'if, who was recently appointed as a second deputy prime minister, placing him third in the ruling hierarchy] has required Internet cafés to install secret cameras and provide written registry of names and iden [ … ]

Gaza is full of stories of brave women, under the Israeli caused rubble there are many stories of women with hopes and great expectations, pioneers in every field.