Arab world needs to get to grips with its water problem
HAFED AL-GHWELL March 25, 2023 This week, the global community observed World Water Day, which coincided with a midterm review of the UN’s Water Action Decade. The occasion served to […]
The enchanting tradition of Ramadan lanterns
Sarah Elhosary , Wednesday 22 Mar 2023 The makers of Egypt’s Ramadan lanterns are preserving their deep-rooted traditions despite recent price hikes, reports Sarah Elhosary Ramadan lanterns photos courtesy of Yasmine […]
Saudis welcome Ramadan, a time of reflection and blessings for the Muslim world
Previous SPECIAL 1 / 7 While Ramadan is perhaps best known to many as the month in which Muslims fast, it is also a month of spirituality, prayer, reflection, devotion and […]
Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon says…
Lord (Tariq)Ahmad of Wimbledon @tariqahmadbt Delighted to see @AymanHsafadi on the eve of Ramadan. We discussed our excellent bilateral relations, regional developments, the Middle East Peace Process & the great […]
Publicity for Ukraine war vs campaign to justify 2003 US war on Iraq
Mar 22,2023 – JORDAN TIMES / Michael Jansen The publicity for the Ukraine war has been handled far more successfully by the US, NATO and allies than the campaign to […]
The Iraq syndrome
The Iraq syndrome Mahir Ali Published March 22, 2023 Updated about 11 hours ago IT has been common knowledge for more than 20 years that almost immediately after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the […]
Umrah pilgrims must book via app, says Saudi interior ministry
Director of Public Security Lt. Gen. Al-Bassami said that there were a “sufficient” number of bookings available, and called on pilgrims to adhere to their specific dates. (SPA) Updated 29 […]
ICC’s Putin arrest warrant reeks of politicization and prejudice
OSAMA AL-SHARIF March 21, 2023 This month marks the 20th anniversary of the US and UK-led invasion of Iraq, on falsified evidence, that set in motion a series of cataclysmic […]
King Salman sends best wishes for Ramadan to Saudi citizens and all Muslims
ARAB NEWS March 22, 2023 RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Tuesday sent his best wishes for Ramadan to citizens of the Kingdom and Muslims everywhere, expressing his hope that […]
Thursday to be first day of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia: Supreme Court
The crescent moon was not sighted on Tuesday evening in Saudi Arabia. (SPA) RASHID HASSAN March 21, 2023 RIYADH: The crescent moon was not sighted on Tuesday evening in Saudi […]
How the Iraq war was sold
In Pictures Gallery|In Pictures The US invasion of Iraq 20 years ago was sold to the world as one thing, but then the story had to be changed when the […]
2003 – 2011. The Iraq War
In March 2003, U.S. forces invaded Iraq vowing to destroy Iraqi weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and end the dictatorial rule of Saddam Hussein. When WMD intelligence proved illusory and […]
This Nowruz may be a ‘new day’ for the whole Middle East
FAISAL J. ABBAS March 20, 2023 It was in the first week of March 2020, only a few days before the global coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic — with […]
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court calls on Muslims to look for Ramadan crescent on Tuesday evening
A Saudi man uses binoculars to spot the first crescent of the moon, marking the start of the holy month of Ramadan, in Taif, Saudi Arabia. (File/AFP) Updated 36 sec […]
The lesson of Aqaba: Half-measures will not work
Mar 20,2023 – JORDAN TIMES / James J. Zogby If the Aqaba Summit accomplished anything, it demonstrated the inadequacy of US policy towards Israel/Palestine. The Summit, instigated by the US […]
Foreign Ministry summons Israeli ambassador in Amman
By JT – Mar 21,2023 – JORDAN TIMES Petra file photo AMMAN — The Foreign Ministry on Monday summoned the Israeli ambassador in Jordan, following the extreme racist and inciting statements of […]
Implications of Chinese-brokered rapprochement between Saudi Arabia, Iran
Mar 19,2023 – JORDAN TIMES . Amer Al Sabaileh Last week, Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations at a summit in Beijing. Track two diplomacy between the […]
The Saudi-Iran deal is an opportunity to bring stability
NADIM SHEHADI March 18, 2023 The 20th anniversary of the Iraq invasion has been overshadowed by the revelation of a Chinese-brokered Saudi-Iranian rapprochement. In hindsight, the Chinese role is a […]
Rethinking Ibn Khaldun as a human rights activist in 21st century
BY ERGIN ERGÜL MAR 17, 2023 – 12:05 AM GMT+3 In Ibn Khaldun’s system of thought, the state exists to protect individuals and guarantee them justice, order and security in […]
Türkiye’s first new Syriac church awaits inauguration
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AA ISTANBUL MAR 17, 2023 – The prayer hall of Mor Efrem Syriac Ancient Orthodox Church in Yeşilköy, Istanbul, Türkiye, March 17, 2023. (AA Photo) The first […]