Cultural Understanding and Racial Harmony
by Dr. Ijaz Ahmad Qamar Review of Religions February 1993 This address was delivered at a multifaith symposium held in Winnepeg. The edifice and the whole superstructure of Islamic faith […]
One world, many battles
13th November 2020 A year that started off with the uncertainties of a pandemic is nearing its end with uncertainties of many kinds. The battle of Brexit – having lurked […]
A new approach to tolerance from all sides
Nov 01,2020 – JORDAN TIMES .Amer Al Sabaileh For many years, I have dedicated part of my studies to the issues of intercultural conflict management, as it has always been […]
What changes Biden would make in foreign policy in the Middle East?
Nov 15,2020 – JORDAN TIMES – Amer Al Sabaileh There are great expectations for a shift in US policy in the Middle East with a new Democrat administration under President-Elect […]
UAE approves 10-year ‘golden’ visa scheme
Some individuals will now be eligible for 10-year residency visas. (File/AFP) Short Url https://arab.news/gjwb7 Families of top highschool students will also be eligible to obtain the golden visa The program […]
Robert Fisk had true independence of mind – which is why he angered governments and parts of the media
Patrick Cockburn Robert Fisk and I often used to discuss the merits and demerits of responding in print to personal attacks on us filled with provable falsehoods. The temptation to […]
Shrouded in mystery — the history of Jeddah’s non-Muslim cemetery
The graveyard is located close to one of the city’s busiest streets, yet most people passing by are unaware that behind the high walls lie the final resting places of […]
Shots are fired at Saudi Arabia embassy in The Hague
Nobody was injured and detectives were investigating the incident on Thursday Dutch officers were alerted at around 6am to shots being fired at the building Several bullet casings were scattered […]
Khawajat cemetery: the historic burial place in Jeddah attacked during Armistice Day memorial
Khawajat cemetery: the historic burial place in Jeddah attacked during Armistice Day memorial An entrance to Jeddah’s non-Muslim cemetery. (AFP) Short Url https://arab.news/2bjfm The cemetery has 300 or so graves […]
Palestinian Leader and Negotiator Saeb Erekat Dies of COVID-19, Aged 65
AMINA ZAINELDINE NOVEMBER 10, 2020 The world mourns the loss of Palestinian leader and peace negotiator Saeb Erekat, who lost his life to COVID-19 at the age of 65. Photo: […]
Lara Marlowe: Robert Fisk, my former husband, was the finest journalist of his generation
Lara Marlowe Nov 7, 2020 I HAD THE HONOUR OF BEING MARRIED TO ROBERT FISK FOR 12 YEARS. IN MY OPINION HE WAS THE FINEST JOURNALIST OF HIS GENERATION The […]
Almost 790 k pilgrims perform Umrah since resumption of rituals
Started on Nov.1, the third phase permitted pilgrims from abroad to perform the ritual alongside residents of the Kingdom. (SPA) Short Url https://arab.news/v9pg8 Strict health protocols have enabled a gradual […]
US approves $23 billion sale of advanced defense equipment to UAE, says Pompeo
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo confirmed Tuesday that the US planned to sell top-of-the-line F-35 fighter jets to the UAE. (AFP/File Photo) Short Url https://arab.news/mjtbd The package also includes […]
Unravelling the Truth About Eve: Her Position in History According to Islam
By Nila Ahmad, who lives in the southern United States with her family. Having graduated with an art degree, she has participated in the illustration of children’s books, as well […]
The Hejaz Railway: More than a means of transport
BY RABEE AL-HAFIDH OP-ED NOV 10, 2020 On Sept. 1, 1900, on the orders of Sultan Abdulhamid II, the Ottoman authorities started working on a 1,320 kilometer (820.2 miles) railway […]
Muslims’ culturally rooted love for Prophet manifests in his birthday commemorations Previous
The faithful pay their respects at the tomb of Prophet Muhammad at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. The culture of love toward the symbol of Islam is found in almost […]
Joe Biden’s love affair with Israel will pick up where it left off
Ali Abunimah Power Suits 8 November 2020 Two men smile and embrace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has every reason to expect Joe Biden will deliver for Israel, just as the […]
Hundreds in Baghdad demand ouster of US troops from Iraq
By AFP – Nov 08,2020 – JORDAN TIMES Supporter of the Iran-backed Hashed Al Shaabi (Popular Mobilisation) paramilitary forces chant slogans during a demonstration outside the entrance to the Iraqi […]
Israeli minister warns of war if Biden wins, returns to Iran deal
So far, Biden has 264 electoral votes — just six away from the White House — and Trump has 214. (File/AFP) Short Url https://arab.news/v9t4d The minister said most Israelis, including […]
First foreign pilgrims to arrive in Saudi Arabia after COVID-19 ban perform Umrah
1 / 7 Foreign pilgrims walk at the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Nov. 4, 2020. (@ReasahAlharmain) 2 / 7 The first foreign pilgrims to arrive in Saudi Arabia after […]