Beirut is probably the only city in the Arab world where homosexuality is openly discussed and, up to a point, accepted. This has caused a number of organizations to spring up who fight for the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in the Lebanese capital. Helem (Arabic for dream) is one of them…

a Photo story by Laura Boushnak/LightMediation

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Reopened in 1990, following the reunification of the two Yemens, the Incense Road had made the fortunes of Sabean merchants throughout High Antiquity. A journey in the footsteps of the Magi through the heart of « Happy Arabia ».

Photos and text by Christophe Boisvieux / LightMediation

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A fad? A vogue? No, it’s a huge wave sweeping over the past few months on the youth of Iran: the girls change their nose. Even boys do it… For boredom? The Mullahs? For the moment, they tolerate that but until when?

Photos and text by Olivier Goujon/LightMediation

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Multicultural meeting and market places, the souqs and bazaars in the Islamic metropolises make up the heart of those cities. In their unending meanders,the vendors pass down their know-how since centuries ago. In a day when everything must be quick and modern, what’s left of these chaotic realms with their nonetheless well-established codes?

Photographs by Pascal Meunier/LightMediation Text by Eve Gandossi

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The most famous archaeological site is sick. But, professor Tala Akasheh, is maybe the man who could save Petra…

Photos and text by Enrico Martino/LightMediation

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Capturing images of the private life of Iranians is a difficult task and sometimes seems almost impossible. Capturing real images of Iranian addicts is incalculably more difficult. Aslon Arfa dedicated more than three years to this mission.. The result are devastating images of men and women in the midst of a downfall.

a Photo report by Aslon Arfa/LightMediation

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For more Pictures or Informations please contact – Thierry Tinacci – LightMediation Photo Agency +33 (0)6 61 80 57 21 email: thierry[AT]lightmediation.com

For more Pictures or Informations please contact – Thierry Tinacci – LightMediation Photo Agency +33 (0)6 61 80 57 21 email: thierry[AT]lightmediation.com

For more Pictures or Informations please contact – Thierry Tinacci – LightMediation Photo Agency +33 (0)6 61 80 57 21 email: thierry[AT]lightmediation.com

For some years now, Yemen has been listed as a high-risk destination.In reality, only Mareb, Saada and the region of Hadramaout are dangerous. Traveling in Tihama presents no risks. Here, there are neither Kalashnikovs nor djambias…Tihama: Yemen’s oasis of serenity.

Photos by Pascal Meunier/LightMediation Text by Eve Gandossi

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