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Unbeknown to many tourists, the capital of Oman is a hidden gem in the Middle East. Renowned for its easy-going atmosphere, historical sites and friendly locals, Muscat completely contrasts its neighbouring futuristic countries. From traditional bazaars to pristine beaches and architectural wonders to mouthwatering foods, Muscat is fast becoming a hotspot for holidaymakers. What’s more, […]
Bradford has big plans to host a series of events this June for its annual Bradford Literature Festival. Many artists, poets, journalists and authors are scheduled to appear including the young and old. One such planned event is based around the hot topic of travel writing; more specifically travel writing whilst traversing the Muslim lands. […]
Layovers in Doha are common! If you’re taking a flight with Qatar Airways and have around 24 hours to spare whilst on your way to your next destination, be sure to give Qatar’s bustling capital a visit! Qatar is known to be one of the smallest countries in the Middle East and is smaller than […]
Dolce & Gabbana’s first runway show in the Middle East was a colorful event to remember as a glamorous crowd descended on The Dubai Mall on Sunday night to take in the spectacle. “Day & Night” saw more than 120 models fly in especially for the event. The Milan-based fashion house’s collection featured intricate evening gowns in […]
Finally, luxury fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana launches something a little more modest for muslim fashion collectors. For the first time, designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have released a collection of hijabs and abayas (ankle-length robes) targeting Muslim shoppers in the Middle East. The Abaya Collection: The Allure of the Middle East) debuted exclusively […]
2015 marks Churchill’s 50th anniversary. Winston Churchill began his career as a colonial policeman in the North-West borderlands of India, and this experience was the beginning of his long relationship with the Islamic world. Overturning the widely-accepted consensus that Churchill was indifferent to, and even contemptuous of, matters concerning the Middle East, this book unravels […]
