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TCA Abu Dhabi opens enrolment for annual Tourism Youth Summer Camp

Camp will run from August 18-September 5, comprise 100 young Emiratis - mix of both boys and girls.

Saudi Arabia may grant stadium access for women ‘soon’

Ahmed Eid raises possibility that 15% of King Abdullah stadium in Jeddah could be made into family boxes, where women could watch matches.

‘Perilous Desert’ warns of Qaeda threat in Sahara

New book published by Carnegie warns of Al-Qaeda presence in Polisario-run camps in Algeria.

Dubai maintains global retail destination ranking

Gulf emirate has retained number two destination in terms of global retailer representation, just behind London for second year in a row.

Is Egypt on verge of becoming alcohol-free nation?

Egypt’s liquor stores are facing growing social pressure from Islamists to end alcohol sales.

Mid-air sightseeing tour turns into tragedy in Turkey

Two hot-air balloons collide in beauty spot in central Turkey, killing two Brazilian tourists, hurting 23 other people.

Algeria: Mideast’s next revolt if soccer is barometer

there is increasingly little doubt that soccer is signaling popular discontent could again spill into streets of Algiers, other major cities.

Can Qatar’s media arm win hearts and minds in America?

Analysts say Al-Jazeera, funded by Qatar's royal family, has money to hire solid team of journalists, carve niche in difficult US market.

Saudi Arabia's first female director: There is room to women's rights in men’s Kingdom

Haifaa Al-Mansour says her country is becoming ‘more tolerant’ as she picks up award in Cannes for her acclaimed film ‘Wadjda’.

After ‘The Shard’, Qatar buys stake in Milan skyscraper project

Qatar's sovereign wealth fund has bought 40-percent stake in new skyscraper project near centre of Milan as part of its property investment portfolio in Europe.

Iran's Farhadi scores Cannes hit with ‘The Past’

Oscar winner’s film, which is one of most-keenly awaited films at Cannes, is Paris-set tale about shifting relationships.

Poor make good use of poll campaign posters in Baghdad

Many Baghdadis are stealing election campaign posters to use them roof covers due to their water-proof quality.