Well, folks, spring is officially in full bloom here in Jordan. And after the last couple of springs, you’re likely ready to get back outside and breathe in a little nature. Indeed, it’s been a while.Nevertheless, if your travel plans include doing some of the world’s best hiking, Mediterranean-bound trekkers shouldn’t miss Jordan. You see, it’s in spring when you get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to...
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It’s that blessed time of year again when Arabs celebrate the holy month of Ramadan in Middle East countries. However, maybe you’re new to the Arabic language and Arab culture and don’t really know what Ramadan’s all about. Well, don’t worry because in today’s post we’re going to explain a little about Islam’s holiest month. You’ll learn a little bit about the history of Ramadan,...
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No nation in the world can truly say they have wiped out all forms of bias against the female sex. Whether it’s gender equality in North Africa or women’s education in the Middle East, that’s one thing we know for sure. At the same time, however, it’s really not only restricted to one region. Indeed, all regions of the world face certain issues when it...
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The first thing you learn when you study Arabic are the many ways how to say hello in Arabic. Next comes the many ways you can ask “How are you?” in Arabic. Still, you might be asking “How do I say ‘bye’ in Arabic?” However, what you really mean is how do you say “See you later.” in Arabic? Nonetheless, they often only teach you...
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Are you planning to travel to Jordan and want to find out about its government before you go? Well, we’ve got you covered with this factsheet on questions you ask most often about Jordan’s government: Is Jordan a democracy? As of this writing, the Jordanian Royal Commission has started a three-phase plan to allow political parties within the next decade. This will lead Jordan to be a...
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When making a GCC countries comparison, the UAE is the Arab world’s most competitive economy. So says a new report by the World Economic Forum and the World Bank Group. In fact, these two groups ranked the UAE 17th on the latest Global Competitiveness Index (GCI). Not only that, but it also ranks as one of the best economies in the Middle East. (Qatar comes...
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Whether it’s for business or pleasure, traveling to a new country can be both an exciting and anxious adventure. This is especially true if you’re traveling to an Arabic-speaking country and you can’t speak or read the language. With that in mind, Kaleela wants to help you have a stress-free journey to the Middle East. We’ll do that today by teaching you some basic Arabic words...
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The Kingdom of Jordan has been holding its yearly Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts for over 40 years. Often called the Jerash Music Festival (or simply the Jerash Festival) it was started in 1981 by Queen Noor. Part of the bigger Jordan Festival, the event features both Arab and foreign artists. People come from all over the world making this event in Jerash international...
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Although stage plays didn’t really come to the region until the 1800s, Arab theatre history goes back hundreds of years. In fact, the history of Arab theater includes puppetry, storytelling and religious plays. Still, theater has never really been a famous art form in the region for a number of reasons. As a result, you’ll find few theaters in the Arab world. With that in mind,...
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With the 2022 Winter Muslim Olympians now underway in Beijing, it also marks Saudi Arabia’s debut at the Winter Games. With that in mind, we thought we’d take a look at some of the region’s most famous Arab athletes. More specifically, we’re going to focus on female Arab Athletes and how far they’ve come in the world of the Olympics. So, join us as we look...
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