Culture and Lifestyle Archives

Culture and Lifestyle, National, World — December 16, 2014

NYC and Tehran “Portal” Shows Common Ground

“A Portal Between Tehran and NYC ”gives locals in both cities the opportunity for a live, impromptu conversation, halfway across the world. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, World — December 15, 2014

Why Muslims Are Turning to Online Dating

BBC takes a look at popular online dating sites targeting the Muslim demographic – where many come for a clear goal of finding a life partner and not a casual date. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, World — December 11, 2014

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi to Open 2017

Designed by famed architect Frank Gehry, the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is anticipated to be a major tourist attraction as well as a big push for the arts in the region. As the emirates’ cultural adviser … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Faith, World — December 11, 2014

Interfaith Kindergarten in Israel

In Jerusalem, a YMCA offers Muslim, Jewish and Christian children an interfaith experience at kindergarten. A look at the program in photos -- … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, National, World — December 10, 2014

Syed Family On ‘Serial’ Impact

NPR’s 'Serial' has officially become the most popular podcast in the world (achieving five million downloads on iTunes). The Guardian lands an exclusive interview with the Pakistani-American family of … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Women, World — December 4, 2014

Artist Tries To Make Syrian Refugees Stories Heard

In Northern Lebanon, illustrator Hanane Kai attempts to capture the lives of female Syrian refugees who are trying to move beyond "el azmeh” -- the crisis … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Media & Entertainment — December 3, 2014

Diversity Scores Big With Comic Books

According to Comichron, the new focus on diversity has bolstered the comic industry which had sales of $870 million in 2013. This year, Ms. Marvel was re-created as a Muslim teenager from New Jersey … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, World — December 2, 2014

Mohammad #1 Baby Boy Name

If you’re in Britain, there’s a good chance you’d want to name your baby boy Mohammad. This year brought a tremendous increase in Arabic names. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Women, World — December 1, 2014

UAE’s Female Designers Step Into Fashion World

Women are said to account for 30% of business owners in the United Arab Emirates. The BBC takes a look at a few of these female entrepreneurs in the fashion world. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Women — November 28, 2014

Stereotypes Shattered in Photo Essay

The photographic series “A Girl and Her Room” compares teen girls in the Middle East and America, and shows the commonality despite diverse backgrounds. … [Read more...]