Words & Video: Naseem Tarawnah
In one of many protests that were held yesterday almost moments after of victims in Gaza began airing on television, hundreds of young protesters took to the streets of Amman’s Shmisani district, originating from Professional Associations Complex. It was almost by mere coincidence that I came upon the march, as the [...]

Written By Ramsey Tesdell
Pictures by Jad Madi
There has been a proliferation of adventure groups, eco-tourism groups, and other groups offering “unique” experiences in Jordan. These groups offer everything from authentic Bedouin camping to rappelling down water falls. I’ve been lucky enough to go on trips with many of these groups, to see just what they [...]

Jordanians around the capital of Amman add their voices to the Iraqi journalist throwing his shoes at George Bush.

Posted By: 7iber Dot Com

Jordanians crowd the branch of a currency-trading company in Irbid. Photo Courtesy: Petra

7iber - September saw the collapse of several currency-trading offices and financial companies dealing with foreign investments, who upon postponing the distribution of their clients’ monthly earnings were seen to be preparing to declare bankruptcy. The move sparked charges from the Amman [...]

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Destroyed Steps in Jabal Amman
JABAL AMMAN - A new blacktop road has been installed on Mango Street in Jabal Amman, the same street that houses Books@ Cafe and great views of East Amman. While most of the residents are pleased about the new road, some wonder why the new road had to come at the [...]

Written By: Naseem Tarawnah
As I write this, I am overcome with a surge of sadness that has not resonated in my heart for quite a long time. For as I write this, the great Arab poet, Mahmoud Darwish, one of my personal heroes, is being laid to rest in Ramallah; mind you, not his village [...]

I finally got around to uploading a few videos from last week’s 7iber workshop. The first is Wael Attili explaining a few online technologies that have changed the way we communicate and blog. The second is an interesting exercise we played with the group where we asked everyone to anonymously write on a piece of [...]

We thought it would be a neat idea to invite the one and only Mohammad Al-Qaq who is perhaps the most famous Jordanian blogger when it comes to video production. He is known mainly for his blog Khobbeizeh and the way that it has managed to really highlight alternative music and cultural events in Jordan. [...]

HM Queen Rania has started a new initiative in honor of International Youth Day, where via the power of YouTube, she’ll be attempting to break down the stereotypes associated with the Arab world.

Written by Hazim Bitar
[Editor's note: Recycle has been selected to be shown at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The film will be shown at the following times and places: Saturday, January 19, noon - Broadway Centre Cinemas IV, SLC, Wednesday, January 23, 4:00 pm - Holiday Village Cinema IV, Park City, Thursday, [...]