Arabs give billions to charity. It might be better spent
Marketplace Middle East by Zahraa Alkhalisi @CNNMoney May 25, 2017: Arab-American business owners: We create jobs & wealth In the oil-rich Gulf, public displays of private wealth are […]
Islamic finance must be proactive to reduce poverty, says Sultan Nazrin
Perak Ruler Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah says the Maqasid al Shariah, often viewed as the foundation of Islamic finance, should form the basis for structuring a strategic roadmap for the […]
Book Review: HOSPITALITY AND ISLAM – Mona Siddiqui
View Inside Price: $38.00 December 8, 2015 288 pages, 6 1/8 x 9 1/4 ISBN: 9780300211863 Cloth Also Available in: Paper Description Reviews A groundbreaking examination of a crucial concept […]
Demographic realities
Mar 29,2018 – JORDAN TIMES EDITORIAL According to Israeli sources, the number of Jews and Arabs living between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River is now at or near […]
Israel deploys 100 sharpshooters on Gaza border for Palestinian protests — Israeli army chief
Move comes ahead of six-week demonstrations calling for right of return of Palestinian refugees By Reuters – Mar 29,2018 – JORDAN TIMES A man hangs a Palestinian flag at an […]
Domestic worker says she experienced ‘slavery’ with her employer
By Sawsan Tabazah – Mar 29,2018 -JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — Isolated from the world, not allowed to communicate with anyone or to leave the house, Monika, a domestic worker, said she suffered behind closed doors for months before she could escape from her “prison”. Monika is not her real name […]
Muslims, Christians hold joint celebration of Annunciation
By JT – Mar 29,2018 – JORDAN TIMES The ceremony witnessed the attendance of a number of Muslim and Christian dignitaries, in addition to Jordanian and foreign officials on Wednesday […]
The man who discovered a ‘lost’ wonder of the world
Among the numerous treasures at Cambridge University Library are the private documents of the explorer, John Lewis Burckhardt, who rediscovered Petra 200 years ago today. I was without […]
UNESCO: The Islamic Golden Age of Science for today’s knowledge-based society
Source: The Muslim Heritage From the 14th to 15th September 2015, UNESCO representatives, worldwide researchers, academics, science historians and political decision makers gathered in Paris to explore UNESCO’s International Year of Light […]
These are the faces of those who have been affected by the siege of Eastern Ghouta
Robert Fisk discovers it would take a year, if not a decade, to understand the killing and the cynicism and the innocent suffering behind this epic battle Robert Fisk in Eastern Ghouta […]
Iraq’s war: the seminal event that polarised, destabilised the region
Mar 29,2018 – JORDAN TIMES – Michael Jansen March is a month of anniversaries. Two weeks ago, I wrote about the demonstrations that set Syria on the course for seven […]
The real danger of John Bolton
Mar 29,2018 – JORDAN TIMES – Daoud Kuttab Most politicians and pundits have already spoken out about the dangers that the appointment of John Bolton as the national security advisor […]
Saudis likely to show restraint as Yemen crisis escalates
Reuters International This content was published on March 28, 2018 FILE PHOTO: A guard walks in the yard of a house destroyed by air strikes in Sanaa, Yemen, March […]
The last ‘peace process’ warrior: Abbas hanging by a thread
Mar 27,2018 – JORDAN TIMES – Ramzy Baroud The “deal of the century” is a farce. We suspected that, of course, but, upon his return from Washington, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed in more detail why the long-anticipated plan of the administration of US President Donald Trump has no […]
Biggest convoy yet evacuates Syria’s ruined Ghouta
By AFP – Mar 27,2018 – JORDAN TIMES A man walks with crutches after the fifth convoy, carrying those evacuated from Eastern Ghouta besieged by the Assad regime and its […]
Why war on Iran should be avoided
Mar 27,2018 – JORDAN TIMES – Hasan Abu Nimah Pressure is mounting on Iran from many directions. The main source of incitement, however, is Israel. Israel has been campaigning against […]
Pakistan: Story of French commandos becoming Muslim to rid rebels from Mecca
Mustansar Hussain Tarar Lahore Pakistanis are copying Arabian customs, while Arabia is changing fast like Abays is not a must for women قصہ مختصر سعودی عرب میں جو نظام رائج ہے، ظاہر ہے اس کا بنیادی مقصد سعودی خاندان کی بادشاہت کو مستحکم کرنا ہے۔ جس کے لیے وہاں کے […]
Turkey and the Middle East’s emerging geopolitical void
BURHANETTIN DURAN @burhanduran A new way of Arab nationalism based on more radical sectarian discourses is currently being promoted by Mohammed bin Salman and his partners with the help […]
Jews, Arabs nearing population parity in Holy Land, emphasizing need for 2-state solution
DAILY SABAH WITH REUTERS ISTANBUL In this Dec. 5, 2012 file photo, a Jewish settler looks at the West bank settlement of Maaleh Adumim, from the E-1 area on […]
Sudan, Qatar ink $4 billion deal to develop Suakin seaport
DAILY SABAH WITH ANADOLU AGENCY ISTANBUL Sabah File Photo Related Articles Feature Turks return to Suakin Island after two centuries Sudan and Qatar on Monday signed a $4-billion […]