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Amal Clooney

37 years old, lawyer

Amal Clooney, née Alamuddin, is a native of Lebanon (Beirut). The wife of George Clooney (53) was born into one of the most respected and famous Lebanese families. Amal is now an experienced lawyer specializing in international law, criminal law and human rights cases. Despite the fact that Amal is only 37 years old, she is trusted to handle the most high-profile cases. Among her famous clients are the founder of the scandalous WikiLeaks revelations site Julian Assange (43) and ex-Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Tymoshenko (54).

Rania al-Abdullah

44 years old, Queen of Jordan

She was born into a family that had nothing to do with the monarchy - her father was a simple doctor in Kuwait. Despite her age and the presence of four children, the wife of King Abdullah II remains one of the most beautiful women in the East. Rania is studying social activities, charity, advocates for the rights of Eastern women and raises the level of education in Jordan. The Queen loves listening to Coldplay, 50 Cent, Alicia Keys (34) and largely shares the musical tastes of her eldest son Hussein. Rania’s favorite book is “Harry Potter”; she has read all seven novels of this fairy-tale series. Another hobby is writing children's books. She published four books in total.

Isabelle Adjani

59 years old, actress

Isabelle Adjani is the clearest confirmation that the most beautiful women in the world - mulattos. In fact, Isabelle has minimal connection to France. The actress was born into the family of an Algerian emigrant, Mohamed Sherif Adjani, and a German woman, Augusta. The beauty became the main star of French cinema in 1975 after Francois Truffaut's film The Story of Adele. The winner of five Cesar awards is known to us mainly from the films “A Killing Summer” by Jean Becker (81) and “Queen Margot” by Patrice Chéreau (1944-2013). Nowadays, Isabelle continues to act, but only occasionally and, rather, in order not to let herself forget that she is a cinema legend. The actress has two children from different marriages, and she is currently single.

38 years old, singer

Shakira is the most successful Colombian singer of all time and the most popular Latin American performer of our time. Full name– Shakira Isabelle Mebarak Ripoll. Shakira has Arab-Lebanese roots on her father's side, and Spanish and Italian on her mother's side. From birth, the girl speaks Spanish, as well as English, Portuguese, Italian, and Catalan. As for her personal life, the singer is dating Spanish football player Gerard Pique (28), with whom she has two sons.

Shermin Shahrivar

33 years old, model

Famous German model, winner of the Miss Germany 2004 and Miss Europe 2005 beauty contests. The girl’s parents are from Iran, and she herself was born into an Azerbaijani-Persian family. The beauty queen has a degree in social sciences. Shermin is the first Iranian girl to ever appear on the cover of Playboy magazine in Germany. Currently lives and studies in New York, where he studies acting.

Moza bint Nasser al-Misned

55 years old, public figure

Sheikha Moza is always in the public eye and breaks all stereotypes about Eastern women. It was she who first appeared publicly in public with her face open, violating one of the main rules of Islamic etiquette in the countries of Arabia. The brightest woman of the East is not only the wife of the former Sheikh of Qatar and the mother of the country’s new ruler. She's also real statesman. In particular, Sheikha heads the Supreme Council for Family Affairs and is vice president Supreme Council education, UNESCO Special Envoy, and also actively promotes the development of free media and civil society.

Jessica Kahawaty

26 years old, model

Australian model of Lebanese origin, winner of the title Second Runner-up international competition beauty "Miss World - 2012". The beauty has filmed in various commercials For famous brands, including Cavalli, Maybelline, Swarovski, Jimmy Choo.

Sirin Abdelnour

38 years old, actress and singer

Sirin Abdelnour is the most highly paid actress and singer in Lebanon. She gained popularity in the Middle East after the release of her album “One of My Nights” (Leila Min Layali). Her beauty attracted the attention of prominent directors and producers and allowed her to become one of the most famous Arab actresses. She has been married to Lebanese businessman Farid Rahma since 2007, and they have a daughter, Talya.

Dominic Hourani

29 years old, singer and actress

The Lebanese singer and actress is the daughter of the famous Lebanese writer Yousif Hourani (84). She became the first Arab model, who has worked for leading designers such as Dior, Valentino and Versace. She also starred in the popular series "Eyes of the Deceiver" (Oyoun Kha'ena).

Maya Diab

34 years old, singer

This beauty definitely knows how to shock everyone. Lebanese pop star Maya Diab will be remembered for a long time by any appearance in public. Her bold outfits and sharp statements echo throughout the world for a long time. And once upon a time, the two main political forces in Lebanon invited her to run in parliamentary elections.

Mona Abu Hamze

43 years old, TV presenter

The TV presenter’s program “Hadis al-balad” is one of the most popular not only in Lebanon, but throughout the Middle East. Mona invites both bright people to her shows politicians, so famous artists, pop stars and athletes. During her career, Mona Abu Hamza has received a number of different awards. One thing is clear - the Lebanese TV presenter captivates viewers not only with interesting programs, but also with an attractive and charming appearance, which, you see, is important for the male half of the population.

Barbara Turbay

22 years old, model

The representative of Colombia is the winner of the Miss World 2012 competition. The girl has Lebanese roots and lives in Miami. Currently she is a student at the University of Communications.

Sugar Binyaz

28 years old, model and actress

Famous Canadian model and the actress is an ethnic Iranian Azerbaijani. The girl was born in India and grew up in Iran. Then she moved to Canada, where she started modeling career. Sugar is the winner of many beauty contests. She starred in several episodes of the third season of the TV series Asylum, Smallville. And in 2009 she played in the disaster film “2012”.

Amira Al-Tawil

31 year, ex-wife prince Saudi Arabia

Ex-wife saudi prince Al-Walida bin Talala (60) refused to wear the traditional abaya like other women in the kingdom. The princess herself is not of royal blood. She is a graduate of the University of New Haven in the USA, has academic degree in Business Administration. The princess defends women's rights, including the right to drive, get an education and work without the permission of a male relative.

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The most beautiful, in my opinion, famous Arab and Arab-Berber women from different countries Asia, North Africa, as well as from the Arab diasporas of Europe, Latin and North America. The list will gradually expand.

The Arabs are one of the largest peoples in the world, numbering 350-450 million people.
The ancestors of modern Arabs have inhabited the territory of the Arabian Peninsula since ancient times. In the 7th century AD As a result of the work of the Prophet Muhammad, the Arab tribes united and adopted Islam. After the death of the prophet, his successors, the caliphs, conquered significant territories in Asia, North Africa and Europe (Spain). Several centuries later, the Arabs were completely expelled from Spain, and in North Africa and the Middle East, mixing with the local population, they formed the Arab world, which, thanks to the unity of language and religion, still exists. American researcher Michael Hart called the Prophet Muhammad the most influential person in the history of mankind, because he not only created a new world religion, but also founded the state that led to the existence of the modern Arab world.
In North Africa, the Arabs encountered local tribes - the Berbers, who converted to Islam and Arabic However, they still retain Berber languages ​​and ethnic identity. The population of North African countries such as Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria are called Arab-Berbers, i.e. Berbers by origin, but Arabs by culture, and often by self-identification.
Next are the most beautiful, in my opinion, famous Arab and Arab-Berber women from different countries of Asia, North Africa, as well as from the Arab diasporas of Europe, Latin and North America. The list will gradually expand.

The most beautiful saudi arab- human rights activist, fashion designer and TV presenter Muna Abu Suleiman/ Muna AbuSulayman. She was born on May 16, 1973 in the USA, when her father, a Saudi Arab, defended there doctorate in area international relations.

The most beautiful Iraqi Arab- singer Rahma Riyadh/ Rahma Riyad (born January 19, 1987, Basra, Iraq).

The most beautiful Kuwaiti Arab- TV presenter Hessa Al Loughani(born February 10, 1982).

The most beautiful Lebanese Arab- singer Miriam Fares/ Myriam Fares (born May 3, 1983, Kfar Shlel, Lebanon).

The most beautiful Palestinian Arab- Queen of Jordan Rania Al-Abdullah. Rania (nee Al-Yassin) was born in Kuwait on August 31, 1970, into a Palestinian family who fled their homeland due to the Israeli occupation. After marrying Jordanian Prince Abdullah, Rania became a princess, and after her husband's coronation, Rania became queen.

The most beautiful Israeli Arab - Haneen Zoabi/ Haneen Zoabi (born May 23, 1969, Nazareth, Israel) is an Israeli politician, member of the Knesset (Israeli parliament) from the Arab Balad party.

The most beautiful Jordanian Arab- actress Mais Hamdan/ Mais Hamdan. Born in the UAE. Father is Jordanian, mother is Lebanese.

The most beautiful Syrian Arab- actress Sulaf Fawakherji(born July 22, 1977, Latakia, Syria).

The most beautiful Egyptian Arab- actress and model Arwa Gouda. She was born on September 27, 1984 in Saudi Arabia into an Egyptian family (her aunt is the famous Egyptian singer Safaa Abu Saud). Arwa Gouda represented Egypt at the Miss Earth 2004 pageant where she reached the semi-finals. In the same year, she won the Best Model of the World 2004 competition. Her height is 174 cm, weight 51 kg, body measurements: chest 86 cm, waist 66 cm, hips 89 cm.

The most beautiful Russian Arab - Shirin Al Ansi(June 4, 1993, Kazan) - actress, singer, winner of the Tatar Kyzy 2011 competition. Her father is Arab, her mother is Tatar. VK page - https://vk.com/id11297054

The most beautiful Algerian Arab-Berber- model Shainez Zerrouqui/ Chahinèze Zerrouki. Height 177 cm, figure parameters: chest 82 cm, waist 61 cm, hips 90 cm.

The most beautiful Moroccan Berber- singer (other spellings - Mona Amarcha, Mouna Amarcha). Born in Casablanca (Morocco) on January 1, 1988. By nationality she is a member of the Berber Riffian people. The singer released three albums, all of which went platinum. Mona is especially popular in the Gulf countries. The singer currently lives in Dubai (UAE). The work of this Moroccan singer can be attributed to the Khaliji style, i.e. to music for folk dance of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries. Khaleeji is danced by women, usually in groups.

The most beautiful Tunisian Arab-Berber- actress Dorra Zarrouk(born January 13, 1980, Tunisia).

The most beautiful filipino arab - Marie-Ann Umali / Marie-Ann Umali- representative of the Philippines at Miss World 2009. Has Lebanese roots.

The most beautiful American Arab- actress Shannon Elizabeth Fadal/ Shannon Elizabeth Fadal. Born in Houston (USA) on September 7, 1973. Her father is Syrian, her mother has German, English, Irish and even Indian (Cherokee) roots.

The most beautiful Colombian Arab- singer Shakira(born February 2, 1977, Barranquilla, Colombia). She is the most successful Colombian singer of all time and the most successful Latin American singer of our time. Full name: Shakira Isabelle Mebarak Ripoll. Shakira has Arab-Lebanese roots on her father's side, Spanish and Italian on her mother's side. Shakira's height is 157 cm.

The most beautiful mexican arab- actress / Salma Hayek (born September 2, 1966, Coatzacoalcos, Mexico). Salma Hayek's father is Lebanese, her mother has Spanish roots.

The most beautiful British Arab-Berber- actress Simon Labib/ Simone Lahbib. Born on February 6, 1965 in Scotland. Her father is French Algerian, her mother is Scottish.

The most beautiful Finnish Berber - / Sara Chafak(born October 25, 1990, Helsinki, Finland) - Miss Finland 2012, represented the country at the Miss Universe 2012 competition. Sarah's father is a Moroccan Berber, her mother is Finnish.

The most beautiful French Berber- actress Isabelle Adjani/ Isabelle Adjani. Born in Paris on June 27, 1955. Her father is an Algerian Berber from the Kabyle people, her mother is German.

Hi all! Let me first tell you about myself. My name is Maria, I'm not married, I have no children and I live in , this is my hometown, in which I was born and raised.

Until 2013, I didn’t know anything about Iraq, what Kurdistan is - I hadn’t even heard of it))) All my knowledge about Iraq, like for many of you, was limited to television - the war with the USA, the bombing of Baghdad.

Until now, all my friends write to me about how you decided to go there, there’s a war there, aren’t you scared, and so on. I’ll say right away: Baghdad is one thing, and the city where I live, Erbil, is another. Erbil- this is the capital of Kurdistan, it is like a state within a state, but officially Kurdistan is part of Iraq.


10 years ago, under Saddam’s regime, things were really hard here, the Kurds were spread rot, they fought (including the Turks.) Our factory employs guys who fought, were part of the army of militants, but that’s a different story, I’ll write some text later a lot of.

In August, I was in a relaxed job search, enjoying life, and unexpectedly, a very old acquaintance offered me to work at an oil refinery in Iraq. I, not really believing in the success of the event, sent my resume along with educational documents.


An hour later they called me from “there” and said that in a maximum of 10 days you would be flying out. It must be said that you cannot fly to Iraq just like that, only with an invitation from the employer company. For Russians, staying without a visa is 2 weeks, then there must be a document stating that you are not a leftist person and really work for operating enterprise states.

Erbil city - where is it located?

This is a city in the Iraqi state with a population of one and a half million people. The fourth city after Baghdad, Basra and Mosul.

Maria G. especially for the adventure project.
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Photographer Carolyn Cole reports on last days American troops in Iraq. This is what she writes: “When I last time was in Iraq in the summer of 2004, the country was sliding down a spiral of violence and conflict. American troops were battling militants for control of the city of Najaf, and there was every indication that things would only get worse. Returning to report on the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq not only gave me the opportunity to see the end of another chapter in military history USA, but also to communicate with Iraqis who have suffered during these long seven years of conflict. There is still no water or electricity here, and the heat is becoming unbearable. One salvation is to swim in the Tigris River. Now in some areas foreigners can appear without fear for their lives, but other areas are almost completely hidden behind concrete barricades, behind which nothing has changed. At every intersection, police and soldiers stop vehicles, open trunks and check passengers. They use long-arm mirrors to closely inspect cars from below. Photographers should not show off their cameras. One Iraqi policeman, demanding to see all my photographs, insistently reminded me: “This is not America.”

12. Thick concrete walls line most of the streets in Baghdad, giving the city a dull, "empty" appearance. They have long been part of the landscape and are often used for political posters and advertisements. (Carolyn Cole)

18. A young pilgrim touches the door of the Imam Ali Temple, where violent conflicts between US troops and the Mahdi army took place in the summer of 2004. Now Najaf is one of the most prosperous cities in Iraq, where thousands of Iraqi and Iranian pilgrims flock every day. (Carolyn Cole)