New to Jordan
What’s App: The World of Apps in Jordan
So, here you are in Jordan, with your smart phone unlocked and hooked up to your favorite pay-as-you-go service …
Higher Education in Jordan: An Overview
Jordan is one of the most educated countries in the Arab region which is not surprising given that Jordan …
Getting Your Kids into School – A Great Choice of Grade Schools in Amman
You’ll be moving to Jordan. If you have kids, on your Top-Five list of concerns is where they will …
Events
Wine Tasting in Jordan? A Unique Experience
“Wine tasting in Jordan?” Perhaps this would be one’s initial response given that Jordan is a predominantly Muslim country. …
Tropical Desert Trips – An Adventure You Will Never Forget
When people think of Jordan, it is not uncommon for them to picture a dry, flat landscape with nothing …
Souk Jara – Enjoying the Splendor of Jabal Amman
As the warmer weather breaks through the winter chill in Amman, Souk Jara is reborn every year. Organized by …
Ever Wondered?
The Ethnic Cleansing of the Circassians – A Silent Genocide?
Earlier this year, on May 21st, the Circassian community in Jordan gathered outside the Russian embassy in Amman to …
The London MENA Film Festival – “Talking about” Mohsin Lahkim
I am sitting at a table in a quaint French café tucked away in a back street of chic West …
Sheikh of Amman – “Talking About” Ali Maher
His reputation preceding the man himself, I know it is him before I see his face. Upon his entrance, …
Top Articles
THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT (formerly known as ‘Beats & Breath’): Spoken Word & HIP HOP in Jordan
One unexplored aspect of Jordan’s arts scene is spoken word poetry. Here, one can find musicians from almost every …
The Jordan Fund for Performing Arts & the TBE 2012 Finale Taking Off in Jordan
The Butterfly Effect began as a vision and has grown into a movement. Providing a platform for performing artists …
THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT (formerly known as ‘Beats & Breath’): Spoken Word & HIP HOP in Jordan
One unexplored aspect of Jordan’s arts scene is spoken word poetry. Here, one can find musicians from almost every …
Differentiating Yourself and Securing that Interview
As a hiring manager, I have seen my fair share of substandard job applications, many of which are immediately …
A Story of Survival: Maha Naim Khaliji
In her book, “My Journey of Defiance,” Maha Naim Kalaji presents her story as one of resilience and persistence …
THIS IS also GAZA – A Celebration of Contemporary Visual Arts from the Gaza Strip
In less than a week (October 2-4, 2012) Alhoush, in collaboration with Think Factory 612 and the Greater Amman …
Ecotourism and Outdoor Activities in Jordan
Whether you’re a nature lover or outdoor enthusiast looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of city …
The Jordanian National Football Team – Al-Nashama’s Possible Journey to a First World Cup
Football is, without question, the most popular sport in Jordan. Enthusiasm for the sport is evident throughout Amman; where …
Re-placed in Jordan – A blog post on Syrian Refugees
Written by: Laura Gilmour - http://lauragilmour.wordpress.com Buoyed by the hope that I might actually be able to do something useful …
Smoking in Jordan – A Tough Habit to Kick
Smoking is unfortunately a very widespread habit all over the Middle East and Jordan is no exception. People light …
Nightlife in Amman – A Rough Guide
In the last decade or so, Amman has steadily developed a decent nightlife scene. Jordan’s growing young population has …
The Ethnic Cleansing of the Circassians – A Silent Genocide?
Earlier this year, on May 21st, the Circassian community in Jordan gathered outside the Russian embassy in Amman to …
The London MENA Film Festival – “Talking about” Mohsin Lahkim
I am sitting at a table in a quaint French café tucked away in a back street of chic West …
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