Muslims face frugal Ramadan as Russian invasion of Ukraine drives up food prices
World 4 min read The New Arab Staff & Agencies 31 March, 2022 Muslims in the Middle East and North Africa are facing a frugal Ramadan, as the Russian invasion […]
Islamic teachings on protecting and spending national wealth
25th March 2022 Ata-ul-Haye Nasir, Al Hakam There are many countries that have been blessed with immense amounts of natural resources, but still, they have a poor economy and thus, are […]
The West must get used to a more assertive Middle East
CHRISTOPHER PHILLIPS March 31, 2022 Short Url https://arab.news/wayyv The West’s Middle Eastern allies have been notably lukewarm in their condemnation of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Instead, they have hedged […]
In a ‘dangerous’ land: Tourists trickle back to Iraq
By AFP – Mar 27,2022 – JORDAN TIMES Foreign tourists visit the ancient city of Babylon, some 100km south of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, on March 7, 2022 (AFP photo) HILLA, Iraq […]
UNRWA school teacher wins Earth Prize Educator of the Year
By JT – Mar 30,2022 – JORDAN TIMES Safa’ Obeid, a teacher at the UNRWA Sweileh Preparatory Girls’ School in Jordan (Photo courtesy of UNRWA) AMMAN — The United Nations Relief and […]
Nutritionists share tips for an enriching, balanced diet in Ramadan
By Maria Weldali – Mar 31,2022 – JORDAN TIMES ‘The holy month of Ramadan can be a great time to build new healthy dietary habits,’ says Alaa Omar, a nutritionist (Photo courtesy […]
Saudi Arabia and Indonesia: Clashing visions of ‘moderate Islam’
Written By: James M Dorsey Washington, United States Published: Mar 04, 2022 In this combination of images, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Yahya Cholil Staquf, the newly elected chairman of […]
Plight of Women in the Muslim World
Source: Daily Times By Dr Khadija Bari, who is an Associate Professor and Director Population Research Center at Institute of Business Administration Karachi. MARCH 23, 2022 Examining the disenfranchisement of […]
Analysis: Why US experiment with prohibition holds a cautionary tale for Saudi Arabia
Previous 1 / 4 A New York restaurant makes its view on alcohol clear during the 1930s prohibition era, which holds a cautionary tale for Saudi Arabia. (Getty Images) 2 / 4 […]
Time for OIC to become more active in international politics
AJMAL SHAMS March 30, 2022 Short Url https://arab.news/2me3n The Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s Council of Foreign Ministers held its 48th session in Islamabad last week. It was another significant opportunity […]
King receives Israeli president, reaffirms need to work to achieve peace
His Majesty reaffirms need to avoid any measures that could obstruct Muslim worshippers access to Al Aqsa Mosque By JT – Mar 30,2022 – JORDAN TIMES His Majesty King Abdullah meets with […]
Spiritual preparations for Ramadan
Amany Abdel-Moneim , Tuesday 29 Mar 2022 During the month of Ramadan, time is at a premium. So, try to minimise the use of social media like WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and steer clear of video games. Spiritual preparations for Ramadan ShareFacebookTwitterWhatsAppTelegramLinkedIn https://imasdk.googleapis.com/js/core/bridge3.508.0_en.html#goog_1064590646 https://imasdk.googleapis.com/js/core/bridge3.508.0_en.html#goog_1064590648 It’s Ramadan again, the most precious […]
Empathy, not indignation, in Arabs’ reactions to Ukraine
BY TALA JARJOUR March 29, 2022 Source: Arab News To paraphrase a Palestinian friend’s Facebook status, which he posted in a stream of reactions to news from Ukraine about people […]
Emergence of new conflicts cannot erase the old ones
OSAMA AL-SHARIF March 29, 2022 Short Url https://arab.news/bzggr It has been an extraordinary week of regional summits and high-level meetings that spell out an evolving “new Middle East,” to borrow […]
Adding momentum to Palestinian cause
Mar 29,2022 – JORDAN TIMES / EDITORIAL His Majesty King Abdullah’s meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah on Monday once again demonstrated that amid ever changing global shifts, […]
If you have any tears left, save them to mourn the Palestinians
Mar 29,2022 – JORDAN TIMES / Ramzi Odah It is clear that Israel, the occupying power, is no longer able to ignore the explicit call for apartheid and racism of […]
Ramadan 2022: From India to Indonesia, a Look at Ramzan Celebrations Across the World
Advertisement Live Breaking News: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 Different countries follow different traditions throughout the holy month, while the basic conception of religious value remains the same. The diversity of […]
If the war escalates, half the world will be destroyed:
If the war escalates, half the world will be destroyed: Members of Majlis Atfal-ul-Ahmadiyya Norway meet Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V 24th March 2022 On 20 March 2022, members of Majlis […]
Reforms pay dividends as Saudi women enter jobs market
The Kingdom has increasing women’s workforce participation as part of its Vision 2030 reform targets. (Supplied) Short Url https://arab.news/8wkge HEBSHI ALSHAMMARI March 28, 202221:51 Labor experts point to women’s role […]
New push to prevent violence in Palestine
Jordanian King Abdullah is welcomed as he arrives to meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank March 28, 2022. (REUTERS) Short Url https://arab.news/j6kxf RAED OMARI […]