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United Arab Emirates astronaut Hazzaa al-Mansoori gives the thumbs-up
UAE's first astronaut urges climate protection on Earth
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Tunisia is considered a pioneer on women's rights in the Arab world
Triggered by MP's disgrace, Tunisia's #MeToo breaks taboos
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Iraqi Kurds gather in Arbil on the eve of celebrations marking the birth of Prophet Mohammad
Mawlid holiday brings festivities to Muslim countries
Iman Zayat
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Women gesture and carry candles as they march during ongoing anti-government protests in Beirut
Lebanon's women protest a double burden
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The end of the abaya requirement for foreign women came late last month as part of the kingdom unveiling tourism visas.
Foreign women shun abaya at Saudi conference
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The bout at King Fahd Stadium will be an incongruous scene in a country where women are generally obliged to wear the black "abaya" cloak
Saudi to host first women’s WWE match
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The Saudi Tour will run from February 4 to 8 on a star-shaped course around the capital Riyadh
Cycling added to Saudi’s growing sports calendar
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A driverless vehicle in a street at the site of Masdar City, a planned sustainable city project in Abu Dhabi
UAE pushes for green revolution in the desert
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“After weeks of meeting and discussing the topic with different people, we found that there were many opinions floating around relating to the idea of masculinity"
Taboo Talk offers Egyptians an offline space to engage in hard conversations
Marwa al-Asar
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Zoroastrianism was founded in ancient Iran some 3,500 years ago, gaining followers as far afield as India.
Iraqi Kurds abandon Islam for Zoroastrian faith
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Demonstrators take pictures with their mobile phones during an anti-government protest in Tripoli
Lebanon's Tripoli breaks stereotypes with protest raves
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"I wish my lyrics to be understood as words, not just music to shake your head to," he said.
Syrian rapper rhymes about Idlib strife
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The temple's seven domes topped with sun symbols represent the seven angels revered by the Yazidis
Armenia welcomes Yazidis with massive new temple
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Moroccan journalist Hajar Raissouni (R) is greeted after leaving a prison in Sale near Rabat
Moroccan journalist released but debate over women rights continues to escalate
Saad Guerraoui
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Egyptian officials and archaeologists surround a sarcophagus belonging to a man in front Hatshepsut Temple at Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Egypt reveals ancient coffins unearthed in Luxor
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A cat is seen on a window inside the house of a Palestinian man Saeed el-Aer
Gaza's pet population outgrows vet facilities
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