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

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Sunday 07 October: 01:30, 14:30
Wednesday 10 October: 05:30, 12:30
Saturday 13 October: 01:30, 14:30
Sunday 14 October: 07:30

Beating Stereotypes

Arab supergirl fighting crime

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Middle Eastern performers dominate Broadway

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Iranian comedian inspired by his heritage

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Syrian singer brings flair to the international stage

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Tribe: The Arab photography magazine

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Middle East's up-and-coming photographers

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Printing Tribe magazine's latest edition

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The subculture prospering in the Middle East

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Dubai's first standalone comic store

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Next to hit the silver screen: Arab superheroes?

TOPSHOT - Lebanese director and actress Nadine Labaki (L), her husband Lebanese producer Khaled Mouzanar (R) and Syrian actor Zain al-Rafeea pose with the trophy on May 19, 2018 during a photocall after Labaki won the Jury Prize for the film "Capharnaum" at the 71st edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France. (Photo by Loic VENANCE / AFP) (Photo credit should read LOIC VENANCE/AFP/Getty Images)

How Arab cinema stole hearts at Cannes

Saudi writer-director Haifaa al-Mansour poses during a photo session in Paris on June 29, 2018, as part of the release of her new film "Mary Shelley". (Photo by GERARD JULIEN / AFP) (Photo credit should read GERARD JULIEN/AFP/Getty Images)

Saudi cinema hits the French Riviera

Egyptian director A.B Shawky (L) and producer Dina Emam pose on May 10, 2018 during a photocall for the film "Yomeddine" at the 71st edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France. (Photo by LOIC VENANCE / AFP) (Photo credit should read LOIC VENANCE/AFP/Getty Images)

Raising the profile of Arab cinema

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Style with Middle Eastern flair

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A modest revolution

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Who are the muses for modesty?

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Mo Salah, the Egyptian King of Liverpool

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From humble beginnings to global fame

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The superstar carrying the hopes of Egypt

A carved rose-coloured sandstone mountain in the Nabataean archaeological site of al-Hijr near the northwestern town of al-Ula, Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia's hidden archeological treasures

A picture shows inscription on rose-coloured sandstone in the Nabataean archaeological site of al-Hijr near the northwestern town of al-Ula, Saudi Arabia.

Heritage top of Saudi tourism plans

A general view of the Nabataean archaeological site of al-Hijr near the northwestern town of al-Ula, Saudi Arabia.

Using the latest science to preserve the past

A modern Beijing landmark, Galaxy SOHO offers another example of Hadid's signature curves. They flow down from the building's four towers to a subterranean courtyard that was inspired by traditional Chinese architecture.

How Zaha Hadid reshaped architecture

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Female architects on rise in Middle East

How one woman pushed industry forward

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Mars Mission sparks scientific renaissance

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Age old fascination with space in Arab World

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Inspiring next generation of astronauts

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Museum that's more than bricks and mortar

Saudi hip-hop artist Qusai Kheder.

Saudi Arabia's hip-hop pioneer

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Qusai Kheder: Fusing rap and Saudi culture

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Franco Dragone brings his magic to Dubai

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How Morocco became surf destination

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Moroccan town becomes surfer's paradise

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Encouraging next generation of Moroccan surfers

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Cairo's emerging contemporary dance scene

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Bringing modern day Cairo to Liverpool

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How Egypt's revolution changed Aly Khamees

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Taking street art into gallery