On June 27, 2009, Amr Diab released his new album “Wayah”.  Like most of his albums, it was eagerly awaited by his fans around the world.  Diab is regarded as a pioneer and innovator within mainstream music world, as well as within Arab and Meditteranean communities.

To illustrate, he has won the prestigious World Music Award for best selling artist in the Middle East on 3 separate occasions: in 2007 for his album “El LelaDy”; in 2001 for his album, “Aktar Wahed”; and in 1996 for his triple platinum album “Nur Al-Ayn”.  Diab has won many other awards, such as “Artist of the Year”, “Song of the Year” and “Video of the Year” through many Arab and Egyptian organizations.  Read more>>

There has been a lot of visual changes in the Middle Eastern music scene.  More Arab women singers are
presenting themselves in provocative terms, as figures who express themselves through fashion, movement and
voice.

Nawal Zoghby appeared in a video dressed in a tight revealing leather outfit. She was backed up by a trio of
women dressed in leather.  Suzanne Tamim offered a video in which she spent most of the running time striking a
series of poses in tight outfits.  Haifa Wehbe video shows her dancing in a rain-soaked outfit while staring into the
camera with her sultriest expression.  Read more>>

We were lucky enough to interview Dalel Khalil, the author of From Veils to Thongs: An Arab Chick’s Survival Guide to Balancing One’s Ethnic Identity in America; her recent book that has everyone laughing and nodding their heads about the challenges and humor of culturally navigating between East and West.  The subtitle of the book says it all.

Here’s what she has to say about a whole range of interesting topics.  If you haven’t had the chance to read the book, we suggest you read it, read it now.  You will not regret it!  Read more>>

Dear ArabLounge,
Hana and I met on your site 1 year ago, and we are pleased to announce that we will be getting married in June ‘09. This would not have been possible without you guys, especially since she’s from Miami and I am from Toronto.
Thanks again,
Orabi 

Question: Dear Dr. Bousa!!
Is getting intimate with the person you love wrong??
I guess this is very sensitive question that Im trying to find out the answer for…..As you know, when you met someone on Arab Lounge most of them are long distance, and it’s very rare to find someone in your own town and click together [...]

You have met someone special, but now you’re weary of the financial consequences of the courting process. Well, worry not. While the economic climate has forced Arab singles to become thriftier with their finances and affected their spending habits on dates, you can still have an awesome date and show your partner a great time.
A few [...]

Thanks ArabLounge!Austin and I clicked instantaneously!!!!

We did not stop talking since the first conversation on the phone over a year ago and inshallah we’re getting married on October 11th.

He’s the perfect guy for me alhamdullilah, I’m marrying my best friend.

Thanks ArabLounge!
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Question: Dear Dr. Bousa,
I was forced to marry a man when I was 20 years old. Our marriage was brief and I’ve been divorced for 15 years. Over the years, many men have come forward from my community. However, I’m never really attracted to these men and find them incompatible. Also, these men seemed unstable [...]

Millions of Arab singles have tried Arab and religious matchmaking sites and hundreds of thousands more sign up every week. That means thousands of potential mates and serious competition for everyone. In light of this, we have taken the time to put together for you some useful tips for getting better results out of Arab matchmaking sites.

Good luck and have fun!

Headline

Along with your photo, your headline is the first thing that members see about you. You only get one first impression so it is well worth it to put some thought into how you project yourself. What is considered good is a matter of taste. Like meeting people face to face, people will draw their own conclusions based on a variety of factors.

1. Try asking a question: if possible, keep…

Growing up my own mother used to repeat the simple words, “Know thyself, sweetheart, know thyself.” At the time I took these words for granted, and due to a complete lack of life experience, maturity, and wisdom, I brushed them off thinking to myself, “Well, of course I know myself, Mom! Duh!” Only decades of [...]