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Egypt’s iconic pop star Amr Diab sue for $21m over slapping fan

The slapping incident has drawn mixed reactions on social media with many accusing Diab of being arrogant and rude to his fans.

Thaer Mansour
14 June, 2024
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Did Nigeria build an alternative Kaaba ahead of Hajj?

The New Arab Staff
29 May, 2024
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Journalist touts jaws-dropping Egypt shark attack conspiracy

Thaer Mansour
13 June, 2023
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Egypt challenges Netflix with local documentary on Cleopatra

Thaer Mansour
03 May, 2023
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Egyptian lawyer sues Netflix over 'black' Cleopatra show

Thaer Mansour
21 April, 2023
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US professor accused of anti-Semitism by pro-Israel students

Brooke Anderson
21 January, 2023
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Outspoken Oman mufti takes aim at women's 'lack of modesty'

The New Arab Staff
25 August, 2022
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Anger after Egyptian singer takes picture with Israeli fan

The New Arab Staff
05 August, 2022
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Moroccans divided over TV series spotlighting female singers

Basma El Atti
26 April, 2022
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Saudis 'insulted' by Pakistan FM's posture in KSA meeting

The New Arab Staff
30 December, 2021
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Miss Philippines slammed for Palestine 'cultural theft' post

The New Arab Staff
08 December, 2021
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Outrage after former Mecca imam appears in Saudi games promo

The New Arab Staff
20 November, 2021
Ahmed Al-Khalili has previously expressed controversial opinions [Getty]
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Oman Grand Mufti congratulates Taliban on takeover of Kabul

The New Arab Staff
16 August, 2021
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Libyan FM insists on Turkish withdrawal amid controversy

The New Arab Staff
24 April, 2021
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Turkey slams admirals' warning over Bosphorus treaty

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
04 April, 2021
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Prophet Mohammed cartoon sparks second day of UK protests

The New Arab Staff
26 March, 2021
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Egypt arrests model over 'sexy Cleopatra' shoot outside Saqqara

The New Arab Staff
01 December, 2020
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World-famous cat stays in Hagia Sophia after mosque reconversion

The New Arab Staff
24 July, 2020
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First prayers in 86 years held at Hagia Sophia

The New Arab Staff
24 July, 2020
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Saudis outraged after Saudi woman marries American non-Muslim

The New Arab
08 January, 2020
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Algerian interior minister calls protesters 'traitors and homosexuals'

The New Arab
04 December, 2019