Saudi Arabia leads condemnations of Israel’s storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque
UPDATE 1 / 2 Jews visit the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount in Jerusalem’s Old City as Israel marks Tisha B’Av, the ninth […]
Live Blog: Ceasefire in Gaza as death toll stands at 43
An Egyptian-brokered ceasefire went into effect at 11:30pm local time in Gaza. The Health Ministry reports that 43 Palestinians, including 15 children, have been killed in since Israel began airstrikes […]
Conference hears of ‘the archaeology of olive oil’
By Saeb Rawashdeh – Aug 06,2022 – JORDAN TIMES An olive press cut into limestone bedrock at Khirbet Um Al Ghozlan (Photo by Adam Carr) IRBID — Enclosed sites were specialised processing […]
Lebanese government remains paralysed by political deadlock
Aug 03,2022 – JORDAN TIMES / Michael Jansen The collapse on Sunday afternoon of four of the sixteen northern towers of Beirut port’s ruined grain silos has revived Lebanese fears […]
Arab League’s clarion call on Palestine can restore its relevance
RAY HANANIA August 04, 2022 Short Url In a little-noticed speech this week, Arab League Assistant Secretary-General Saeed Abu Ali said the group should strengthen its boycott of Israel as […]
As voluntary PR machines of Israel, Western media ridicules truth
BY NUR ÖZKAN ERBAY ANKARA MAY 12, 2021 – DAILY SABAH Palestinians evacuate a building targeted by Israeli bombardment in the Gaza Strip, Palestine, May 11, 2021. (AFP Photo) As one […]
Barriers around Kaaba removed after two years as new Umrah season begins
Previous 1 / 3 The barriers around the holy Kaaba — installed two years ago to prevent the spread of coronavirus — were removed on Tuesday. (Supplied) 2 / 3 The barriers […]
Palestinians challenging Israel’s unilateralism, dominance
Aug 02,2022 – JORDAN TIMES / Ramzy Baroud Until recently, Israeli politics did not matter to Palestinians. Though the Palestinian people maintained their political agency under the most demoralising conditions, […]
Palestinians hold political cards despite Israel’s refusal to engage
RAMZY BAROUD August 01, 2022 Short Url Until recently, Israeli politics did not matter to Palestinians. Though the Palestinian people maintained their political agency under the most demoralizing conditions, their […]
Five years on, The Red Sea Project is still a living dream and unmatched
JOHN PAGANO July 31, 2022 Short Url When I took the helm at The Red Sea Project, what stood out to me most was the raw enthusiasm and commitment of […]
Israel to accelerate establishment of joint industrial zone with Jordan
The final details of the Jordan Gateway park were addressed last week during Lapid’s visit to Amman. (File/AFP) Short Url ARAB NEWS July 31, 2022 This is a breakthrough that […]
Pets in Muslim Households? – What the BBC & Richard Dawkins Got Wrong About Animals & Islam
Sarmad NaveedFACTS FROM FICTION 30th July 2022 Add Comment 8 Min Read ©Shutterstock Sarmad Naveed, Canada A recent article by the BBC about restrictions being imposed by the Iranian government on pet […]
What is The Line? A sneak peek at Saudi Arabia’s linear megacity
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AGENCIES JUL 30, 2022 9:40 PM +03 +03:00 Saudi Arabia’s futuristic mega-project The Line will feature two massive, mirror-encased skyscrapers stretching in a straight line over 170 kilometers […]
Saudi Arabia has embarked on a real cultural revolution, says Arab World Institute president Jack Lang
Previous SPECIAL 1 / 3 Saudi Arabia and France have partnered in developing the ancient city of AlUla in the Madinah region into a cultural and tourism center. (Supplied) SPECIAL 2 / […]
New Kaaba cover installed on eve of Islamic New Year 1444
1 / 7 Saudi technicians carry the 850-kilogram new Kiswa at the Grand Mosque to be installed at the Holy Kaaba at midnight Friday. (SPA) 2 / 7 Technicians from the King […]
Scholar examines fiscal policies of mediaeval Muslim states
By Saeb Rawashdeh – Jul 31,2022 – JORDAN TIMES A southern stronghold Karak was an administrative centre of Ayyubid and Mamluk state (Photo courtesy of ACOR/ Collection of Rami Khouri) AMMAN — […]
Lapid’s chance to break with the past
DR. DANIA KOLEILAT KHATIB July 27, 2022 Short Url Yair Lapid, the caretaker Israeli prime minister, needs to score a win if he is to remain in the post after […]
Why Europe’s fate matters to the Middle East and North Africa
AFSHIN MOLAVI July 27, 2022 Short Url The EU is facing a rough winter. Overdependence on Russia for its energy needs has left many countries across the continent vulnerable to […]
Child detentions highlight cruelty of Israeli occupation
YOSSI MEKELBERG July 26, 2022 Short Url A call last week by a group of UN human rights experts urging the Israeli government to release Ahmad Manasra, a 20-year-old Palestinian […]
Washington is the problem, not the solution
Jul 26,2022 – JORDAN TIMES / Ramzy Baroud To judge US President Joe Biden’s recent visit to Israel and Palestine as a “failure” in terms of activating the dormant “peace […]