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Samia Gamal and her American love

The story of spontaneous marriage of Samia Gamal to a Texas millionaire, and their even more turbulent divorce.

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The story behind the famous photos of Samia Gamal

You have seen them. I am sure about it. Wonderful photos of Samia Gamal with light coming from her hips. These photos were used many...

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The Raqs Sharqi Museum Collections

The Raqs Sharqi Museum has three collections – Golden Era in Egypt, Pre-Golden Era in Egypt, and Western World & Bellydance. But what...

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Samia Gamal in White Cargo - full interview

Samia Gamal spent a few short years in the United States. It was always her dream. During one of her visits to Paris, she met American...

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The Raqs Sharqi Museum

In the neighborhood of the Dampoort Railway station

Ghent, Belgium

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