Throwing Muslim minorities under the bus
This Islamophobia definition would make life harder for secular Muslims and minority sects. Rakib Ehsan Columnist 16th May 2019 While British politics has been utterly consumed by Brexit, there is […]
UAE seeks Gulf ‘de-escalation’ after sabotage attacks on ships
By AFP – May 16,2019 – JORDAN TIMES UAE navy boats are seen next to Al Marzoqah, Saudi Arabian tanker, off the Port of Fujairah, UAE, on Monday (Reuters photo) […]
Containing the raging fire in the Gulf
May 16,2019 – JORDAN TIMES EDITORIAL Jordan was among the first countries that condemned the terrorist attacks on four ships off the coast of the United Arab Emirates in the […]
King of Jordan calls for unifying efforts to confront threats of extremism, hate speech
Participants in ‘Christchurch Call to Action’ commend His Majesty’s anti-terror efforts By JT – May 16,2019 -JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday participated in the high-level […]
The amazing story of Amar: Finding family after 30 years
Love that survived Saddam’s savagery: Horribly burned in an Iraqi war crime, this orphan was taken in by an English Baroness, but 28 years later he has made an […]
A Glimpse into the Life of the Holy Prophet(sa)
19th April 2019 He was a dauntless, fearless person who never refrained from approaching danger head on. In his lifetime, he fought many defensive battles without ever waging a single […]
Saudis’ troubled ties in region threaten Trump’s anti-Iran agenda
Bruce Riedel May 9, 2019 Article Summary The Trump administration is tightening the screws on Iran, but Saudi Arabia, Iran’s archnemesis, may not be of help drumming up support […]
Palestinians will never allow a second Nakba to pass
May 15,2019 Seventy-one years since the Nakba, an epic event so fundamental in the anatomy of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, one thing stands out: It remains as vivid in the Palestinian […]
In Iraq, the ghosts provide the glue of unity in a story of survival
For a land that has experienced such suffering – under Saddam, then under the Americans, and then under attacks from the Isis cult – Robert Fisk finds that a profound […]
Lanterns reflect Ramadan glory as decoration business thrives in Saudi Arabia
Ramadan decorations are impossible to miss in the weeks leading up to the holy month. (Shutterstock photo) HALA TASHKANDI May 11, 2019 Abu riyaleen stores selling affordable and readily available […]
Farah Nabulsi: Investment banker turned activist filmmaker Previous
Source: Arab News BY TAREK ALI AHMAD British-Palestinian filmmaker has not looked back since swapping her business suits and briefcases for cameras and film scripts DUBAI: Farah Nabulsi had started […]
Widows of Iraq’s war pick up the threads of fragmented lives
By Reuters – May 13,2019 -JORDAN TIMES Women sew clothes at Waladi textile factory, part of which was destroyed by the war, in Mosul, Iraq, on May 5 (Reuters photo) […]
Muslim Brotherhood and terrorism
May 13,2019 – JORDAN TIMES – Hassan A. Barari US President Donald Trump is considering labelling the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organisation. While it is not clear yet as […]
The mysterious ‘sabotage’ of Saudi oil tankers is a dangerous moment in Trump’s pumped up feud with Iran It is unlikely that Iran is involved – but the unpredictability of US and Saudi foreign policy has exacerbated the danger of military action
Patrick Cockburn @indyworld Saudi Arabia’s claim that two of its oil tankers have been sabotaged off the coast of the UAE is vague in detail – but could create a […]
Rising Tensions: Trump’s Iran Escalation Poses a Threat for Germany
The U.S. under Donald Trump is exacerbating tensions with Iran, leading many to fear war may be just around the corner. Any military conflict would have dire consequences for Europe, […]
The Three Stages of Ramadan
The Three Stages of Ramadan SOURCE: BE ISLAMIC MAY 6, 2019 Category: Faith & Spirituality, Featured, Highlights Topics: Dua (Supplication), Ramadan Values: Forgiveness, Mercy, Safety Channel: Ramadan – Day 1, […]
The holy month of Ramadan and the significance of Lailatul Qadr
10th May 2019 To mark the start of the blessed month of Ramadan, the Fazle Umar Foundation English Desk has produced a translation of a Friday sermon delivered by Hazrat […]
Egyptian pilgrims ‘top spenders’ during Hajj and Umrah seasons
TAREQ AL-THAQAFI May 11, 2019 MAKKAH: Pilgrim spending in Makkah and Madinah needs to be examined and encouraged, Hajj and Umrah sector experts have told Arab News. Millions of Muslims […]
Organization of Islamic Cooperation keen to showcase depth of Islamic culture, says chief
SPA May 10, 201923:41 77 Minister of Education Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Asheikh highlighted the ISESCO’s achievements and its efforts to attain the highest goals JEDDAH: Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen, […]
Lebanon students get classes in surviving war and disasters
By Thomson Reuters Foundation – May 09,2019 – Volunteers conduct a first-aid check on a student during a safety drill at Takmiliyat Al Kobba Second School in Tripoli, Lebanon, on […]