CNN Inside the Middle East meets Ahmed Al Shamsi, one of many Emiratis who have shed weight after bariatric surgery.
Jon Jensen
Kuwaitis: The world’s fattest people?
Kuwait’s love affair with fast food has become a health disaster for its population.
Faith vs. performance at the Olympics
Ramadan proves challenging for Muslim athletes and weightlifter Khadija Mohammad is torn about fasting during the games. Produced by Jon Jensen in Dubai, United Arab Emirates; first aired on CNN International on August 2, 2012.
Sailing for social change
Oman recently welcomed its first professional female sailors, achieving skills in strength, leadership and endurance.
Jordan’s female boxers fight hijab ban
In Amman, Jordan, one female boxer refuses to step into the ring – unless she can fight wearing her headscarf.
Forget cappuccino, Dubai drinkers get a taste for camel-ccino
For centuries, Bedouins relied on camels for transportation. Today, camel milk has become a big commercial opportunity.
Saudi comedians with a digital message
Saudi Arabian comedians are using YouTube and social media to poke fun at social issues.
Saudi Arabian artists push art’s limits
In Saudi Arabia, a new breed of painters, sculptors, and writers are pushing the societal barriers in a conservative kingdom.
Fashion designer adopts ‘Palestyle’
Fashion designer Zeina Abou Chaabanhas found inspiration in Jordan’s largest Palestinian refugee camp, Baqa’a.
Trash Talking in Cairo
When Egyptian Hanna Fathy looks at the pink paste that collects in a bucket under his sink, he doesn’t see trash, he sees a source of renewable power. Story originally published December 2, 2011 by Global Post.
Benghazi rebels assert control in Libya
Transitional Council is recognized by Arab League, plans to move to Tripoli.
Gaddafi’s land mines still a threat
There’s peace in eastern Libya, but now people must clean up all the leftover explosives.