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The Mediterranean's unlikely surf destination: Lebanon

Off the Mediterranean coast of Lebanon lies a seaside town that locals call the "7-kilometer playground."

Beirut gay pride event a first for Lebanon

Iraqi artist Dia Azzawi portrays human suffering and regional instability

Does the Dubai Frame depict an ugly picture?

Bringing the tastes of Damascus to London

Crowds flock to Saudi Arabia's first Comic Con

The Syrian who risked his life for Oscar-nominated film

Why ban cinemas in Saudi Arabia?

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From jaw-dropping theme parks to up-and-coming artists, CNN's Inside the Middle East dives into the region's rich culture, vibrant art and innovative people.

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While construction is yet to begin for the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, designed by Frank Gehry, it is part of a larger complex of cultural institutions being built on Saadiyat Island to attract international tourists. It will showcase art from the 1960s and onwards.

Why there is more to Middle Eastern art than women and war

The director of Art Dubai explains how -- and why -- the art scene in the Gulf has exploded in recent years.

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Inspiration behind Azza Fahmy's jewelry

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The story of a jewelry icon

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Azza Fahmy's future of architecture

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The rise of comedy in Saudi Arabia

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An Arab-American composer finds inspiration

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A cartoon a day for 8 years

Cartoonist Khalid Albaih on challenging convention

Women defy Tehran's last minute marathon ban

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Dia Azzawi's extraordinary art

CNN meets celebrated artist Dia Azzawi in London, the city he calls home.

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Dia Azzawi takes a tour of Jordan's art

Azzawi speaks about Jordan's art scene, and his favorite artists based there.

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Arab history through Dia Azzawi's art

A retrospective exhibition of Dia Azzawi's art in Doha, Qatar, reflects the last 50 years of Arab history.

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Exploring Dubai with designer Reem Acra

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Magazine wants to take Mid East fashion global

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Dubai fashion gets digital treatment

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Extreme rafting...in the desert

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The sculptor who's obsessed with rocks

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Meet the mountaineer who's going to space

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Body art where tattoos are taboo

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Egypt's cinema comeback

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The rise of Saudi art