Iranians escaping hardship and war are shaking it off to Persian, Arabic and Turkish tunes in this disco in eastern Turkey.

If we dig back into the history of certain dances, we will realise that traditionally there were some dances which were meant for women and some which were only meant for men. For centuries the rules ...

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Egypt has been leading the region in several diverse forms of art since forever. One form of art that flourished during the early 20th century and remained solid and dominant through the years is ...

Three years in the making, Alex Khalifa's “Bust” (2026) faces the display of works on the first floor of Participant Inc. gallery. (all photos by Studio Kukla, courtesy Participant Inc., unless ...

The pulse of Middle Eastern dance and music returns to the Big Apple as the New York Belly Dance Festival celebrates its second edition from March 20-22, 2026. This one-of-a-kind immersive weekend ...

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi’s “It Was Just An Accident” became one of the buzziest films released in 2025 since its premiere on May 20 at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Against stiff competition, ...

Dubai: A flashy video showing men getting haircuts while a belly dancer performs beside them has gone viral on social media, particularly Instagram. However, the widely shared claim that the footage ...

I'm throwing a Kurdish party in Central London on December 22nd—my very own celebration featuring DJ Krises, a stunning belly dance show by Samara, and a lively mix of Kurdish, Iranian, and Arabic ...

Despite enthusiasm, the women don't reveal their faces on camera (Represetational) In a fitness studio in Saudi Arabia, dozens of women sway to Arabic music as they practise belly dancing -- an ...

RIYADH – In a fitness studio in Saudi Arabia, dozens of women sway to Arabic music as they practise belly dancing – an activity that many feel compelled to keep secret. Despite their enthusiasm, none ...