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Good books or documentaries about the middle east [more inside]
posted by happydude123
on Dec 12, 2009 -
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Expat life in Doha, Qatar: I am likely to relocate in two weeks to a country I have never been to. My biggest concerns are 1) the work environment in general and specifically for a young American woman trying to get things done in an industrial, engineering position and 2) the social life for said young women, who are used to having a lot of guy friends. [more inside]
posted by whatzit
on Oct 8, 2009 -
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Multi-tasking in the Middle East -- planning a trip to the region and have a few goals to accomplish. Besides being a vacation, this trip is also equal parts family reunion and cultural diaspora study (personal, not academic). Looking for tips on this kind of trip! [more inside]
posted by milkdropcoronet
on Jan 18, 2009 -
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I'm looking for historical travel journals and books in the public domain. Specifically I'm interested in anything related to Victorian era exploration of the middle east and central Asia. [more inside]
posted by thewalrus
on Jul 7, 2008 -
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Great graphic on this t-shirt, but we've curious as to what it actually says (if anything).
It looks like farsi to me, but I could be wrong.
The t-shirt in question
posted by wolfsleepy
on Apr 9, 2007 -
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I'm considering a stop in Beirut for a few days in late April on my way back from Syria to the US. Any recommendations on things to see or places not to miss? On that note, things to be particularly careful about right now? Unfortunately my stay is limited to about 3 days.
posted by pranalaxmi
on Mar 22, 2007 -
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I am craving a recipe for amba sauce. [more inside]
posted by Foam Pants
on Feb 18, 2007 -
5 answers
MidEastMusicFilter: Ethnomusicologists and Middle Eastern-music fans, can you identify this song? And, in any case, can you tell me more about the style of music to which it belongs?
posted by mykescipark
on Sep 18, 2006 -
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For a Friend: What are some songs about about people who used to see eye to eye, but now they hate each other and can't unĀderĀstand each other? Or about righteous people trying to smash down lower people?
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posted by ruwan
on Mar 22, 2006 -
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