DAMASCUS, May 20, 2011 (AFP) - Hani Abou al-Nasser rolls his eyes, shrugs and lets out a worried sigh as he gestures toward his empty store in the old souk of Damascus. "I haven't made a penny in four ...

Souq al-Tanabel (lazybones) in al-Shaalan neighborhood of Damascus stands as a testament to the transformation of this ...

Inshallah, which means “if Allah wills it” in Arabic, is a useful expression in an uncertain world. I’ve employed it in versions of the following: Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited ...

In certain quarters, Syrian lingerie is famous. You may not think so, but the fact is that you may be wearing it and never know. There are Syrian exporters who employ people to cut the “Made in Syria” ...

DAMASCUS: Hani Abou al-Nasser rolls his eyes, shrugs and lets out a worried sigh as he gestures toward his empty store in the old souk of Damascus. I havent made a penny in four days, laments the ...