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All You Need Is Love - Sang by 156 Countries

A touching rendition of the song ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE. Sang by the people in 156 Countries. A song for everyone to share. This is for the awareness of AIDS i...
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Manal al-Sharif: A Saudi woman who dared to drive | Video on TED.com

There's no actual law against women driving in Saudi Arabia. But it's forbidden. Two years ago, Manal al-Sharif decided to encourage women to drive by doing so -- and filming herself for YouTube. Hear her story of what happened next.
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My brush with the Dubai vodka set

My brush with the Dubai vodka set | Arabian Peninsula | Scoop.it
Paul Moss meets the westerners who have emigrated to the United Arab Emirates.
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Saudi woman reaches Everest summit

Saudi woman reaches Everest summit | Arabian Peninsula | Scoop.it
A 25-year-old Saudi woman makes history by reaching the summit of the world's highest mountain.
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Arabs On Everest | head title

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The world's most luxurious rail station... that the King of Saudi Arabia has ordered to be built in just four years

The world's most luxurious rail station... that the King of Saudi Arabia has ordered to be built in just four years | Arabian Peninsula | Scoop.it
With its marbled walkways, gold-plated walls and space-age design, the proposed new metro hub in Riyadh will be the envy of weary commuters around the world when it is completed in double-quick time under the orders of ruler King Abdullah.
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Is Dubai the center of the world (again)?

Is Dubai the center of the world (again)? | Arabian Peninsula | Scoop.it
During London Mayor Boris Johnson's recent visit to Dubai on an investment promotion trip, he jokingly declared that he is "mayor of the eighth emirate." Though uttered in typical self-deprecating jest, the mayor of the world's greatest city...
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Stunning Underwater Photos Reveal Secrets Of Legendary Lost City Of Heracleion - MessageToEagle.com

Stunning Underwater Photos Reveal Secrets Of Legendary Lost City Of Heracleion - MessageToEagle.com | Arabian Peninsula | Scoop.it
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Memory Keeping: Sheikha Hussah Sabah al-Salem al-Sabah at TEDxViadellaConciliazione

Sheikha Hussah Sabah al-Salem al-Sabah, princess of Kuwait, is the Director General of the DAI (Dar Al-Athar Al-Islammiyah) in Kuwait City. The DAI began as ...
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UCL Qatar shows backstage work of a museum - The Peninsula - Peninsula On-line

UCL Qatar shows backstage work of a museum - The Peninsula - Peninsula On-line | Arabian Peninsula | Scoop.it
UCL Qatar shows backstage work of a museum - The Peninsula Peninsula On-line DOHA: As part of the Qatar UK 2013 Year of Culture celebrations, an exhibition by University College London Qatar (UCL Qatar), Backstage, explores the work that goes on...
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Flood fears rising in Ibri - Times of Oman

Flood fears rising in Ibri - Times of Oman | Arabian Peninsula | Scoop.it
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Civil Defence officials, with the help of the 'choppers,' are braving the bad weather and are engaged in rescue operations," a resident of Nizwa told Times of Oman.
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Dubai achieved what 'New York did in 150 years' - Emirates 24/7

Dubai achieved what 'New York did in 150 years' - Emirates 24/7 | Arabian Peninsula | Scoop.it
Dubai achieved what 'New York did in 150 years'
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“When I first heard about Dubai it was from someone who had never been.
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The Challenges Of Making A Film In Saudi Arabia - NPR (blog)

The Challenges Of Making A Film In Saudi Arabia - NPR (blog) | Arabian Peninsula | Scoop.it
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Saudi Arabia's strict interpretation of Islam is the backdrop for most every aspect of the film.
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Qatar returns statues to Greece amid nudity dispute - The Guardian

Qatar returns statues to Greece amid nudity dispute - The Guardian | Arabian Peninsula | Scoop.it
The Guardian Qatar returns statues to Greece amid nudity dispute The Guardian In another hopeful sign, the emir of Qatar, Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, recently bought six isles in the Ionian sea with a view to building palaces on them for his...
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41 Camping Hacks That Are Borderline Genius

41 Camping Hacks That Are Borderline Genius | Arabian Peninsula | Scoop.it
These tips and tricks will guarantee you'll be a totally happy camper this summer.
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In a first, a Saudi woman climbs Mount Everest

In a first, a Saudi woman climbs Mount Everest | Arabian Peninsula | Scoop.it
The first woman from Saudi Arabia to scale Mount Everest said on Tuesday she didn't set out to inspire a movement, but would be happy if her feat changes people's opinions of Saudi women.
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Alpine Ascents Everest 2013: Arabs with Altitude have reached the South Summit

Alpine Ascents Everest 2013: Arabs with Altitude have reached the South Summit | Arabian Peninsula | Scoop.it
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Now THAT'S a panoramic photo: Nasa satellite captures stunning 6,000-mile-long image of Earth in just 15 minutes

Now THAT'S a panoramic photo: Nasa satellite captures stunning 6,000-mile-long image of Earth in just 15 minutes | Arabian Peninsula | Scoop.it
Nasa satellites orbiting the Earth have captured a 6,000-mile-long, 120-mile-wide panoramic photo of the planet starting in northern Russia and swooping down to South Africa.
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The discovery that could rewrite Australian history: Ancient copper coins suggest the country was found SIX CENTURIES before Captain Cook arrived

The discovery that could rewrite Australian history: Ancient copper coins suggest the country was found SIX CENTURIES before Captain Cook arrived | Arabian Peninsula | Scoop.it
Researchers from Indiana University are trying to discover how copper coins from Africa, dating back to the 900s, ended up in Australia six centuries before the antipodean country was first 'discovered'.
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Oman's women set sail for Olympics

Oman's women set sail for Olympics | Arabian Peninsula | Scoop.it
The government of the Arabian Gulf sultanate is charting a course for women at the helm of its plans for sporting success
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Water Conservation Becomes a Higher Priority in U.A.E.

Water Conservation Becomes a Higher Priority in U.A.E. | Arabian Peninsula | Scoop.it
Farmers in Abu Dhabi are working with the government on ambitious plans to cut their water use in half by next year.
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Finding truffles in Qatar - Gulf Times - Gulf Times

Finding truffles in Qatar - Gulf Times - Gulf Times | Arabian Peninsula | Scoop.it
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A few weeks ago my friend told me that he'd seen people searching for truffles in Qatar. At first I was incredulous, how can the delicacy of European cuisine be found in Qatar's desert?
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Qatar offers $135 million for restoration of historic sites in Sudan - Sudan Tribune

Qatar offers $135 million for restoration of historic sites in Sudan - Sudan Tribune | Arabian Peninsula | Scoop.it
Qatar offers $135 million for restoration of historic sites in Sudan Sudan Tribune April 27, 2013 (KHARTOUM) – The Sudanese tourism minister Mohamed Abdul-Karim Al-Had, disclosed that Qatar is offering $135 million in a joint Sudanese-Qatari...
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Events - Dubai Calendar - Dubai Events Official Listing

Events - Dubai Calendar - Dubai Events Official Listing | Arabian Peninsula | Scoop.it
Welcome to the most exciting city in the Middle East! Dubai has grown at a fantastic speed over the last four decades from a small fishing and pearling town to become an international, multicultural hub for business, leisure and pleasure.
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Too hot for Saudi - Dothan Eagle

Too hot for Saudi Dothan Eagle Al Gala, a man from the United Arab Emirates, which is apparently the only place in the entire Arabian Peninsula where fun is allowed, was recently deported along with two compatriots from a film festival because...
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The mighty Al Hajar and summer rains - Oman Daily Observer

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The mighty Al Hajar and summer rains
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The mountains and hills of Oman have always captivated everyone. For me personally a drive to the interior has always left me in awe of this land.
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