( CNN ) -- Hip Hop : From Yemen to Morocco . Born in Ohio , the Yemeni-American rapper known as AJ brought hip hop from Youngstown to Yemen . He has rapped about everything from chewing qat to combating terror . He hopes , through the power of music , Yemen 's youth can overcome the poverty of their land . By setting a positive message for them , he wants to help give them a better outlook on life and create a place for hip hop in Yemen 's future generation . Mohammed Jamjoom has the story . Meanwhile in Morocco , young people are also embracing the rhythmic beats of hip hop and local artists are turning music from the West into something uniquely their own . `` The office '' -- Israeli Style . An Arab warehouse manager , an ultra-orthodox Jewish saleswoman , a bitter Russian accountant and a large boss who thinks he can bellydance . Sounds awkward and uncomfortable ? It 's supposed to be ! It 's the latest adaptation of Ricky Gervais ' hit comedy -- this is `` The Office '' Israel-style . Paula Hancocks reports on how the combination of comedy , politics and conflict comes together to create a hit TV show for the Israeli audience . My Middle East : `` My Istanbul '' with author Elif Shafak . In the latest installment in our ongoing series , My Middle East , renowned Turkish author Elif Shafak shows us around Istanbul and tells us how her writing style and her stories are inspired by her city . A vibrant multi-cultural metropolis literally straddling two continents , Istanbul 's energy is a driving force behind Shafak 's creativity and helps inspire the unique style that has made her one of Turkey 's leading voices .
Israeli rapper AJ tries to help youngsters overcome poverty through music . `` My Istanbul '' Israeli -style : popular comedy show gets a makeover for audiences in Istanbul . Turkish author Paula Hancocks takes CNN on a tour of Istanbul and talks about her work .