Written by Ramsey Tesdell GAZA CITY – It’s the sort of place that almost feels like a fantasy. Fantasy in the sense that you hear about the people, the fighting, the problems, and the achievements, but you rarely have a chance to visit. A far off place. A place of mystery and danger. And a [...]

For the first time in the history of the conflict the Palestinian people are represented by two equally-controversial and equally-incompetent leaderships. Musa Alshuqairi comments on seeking the beneficiaries. As absurd as conspiracy theories may sound, they could offer an alternative perspective. 

Those who suggested that the events of 9-11 could be an inside job based [...]

Written By: Naseem Tarawnah What will the Arab world look like in 2025? Over a hundred people from across the Arab world were in Dubai for a few days to discuss life in the year 2025. It’s part of an initiative created by the British Council and Young Arab Leaders, where delegations have come together [...]

By Dr. Rana Hajjeh and Dr. Najwa Khuri-Bulos This week in Amman, leaders from across the Arab world are meeting to focus attention on an all-too-often ignored subject: childhood vaccines. For more than a century, vaccines have proven to be one of the world’s most effective public health tools. Yet, despite the Arab region’s advances [...]

Ahmad Humeid first published this press release on his blog about AmmanNet being refused a permit to open a new community radio station in Zarqa. While details seem sketchy as to why the permit was rejected, we join Daoud Kuttab’s call for the new governmental cabinet to reverse this rejection of a community-based media outlet [...]

Written by Ahmad Sahli Shari3 Thqafeh (Cultural Street in Shmesani) is a very unique street. I go there almost daily, and this street means a lot to me and many other people. Skateboarders, rollerbladers, foreigners, tourists, art galleries, families – there’s something special about it that gives it reason to be named “culture street.” To [...]

Written by Issa Editor’s note: This article was written in response to Saned Raouf’s article on 7iber.com about the Tawjihi. I have waited until 120,000 students finally get their marks, and reach today the end of the ‘tragic’ path of Tawjihi, to reply to the estimated blogger Saned and talk about the Jordanian general secondary [...]

Written by Batir Wardam I was almost certain of Petra’s win in the New Seven Wonders competition, but it never crossed my mind it will be second only to the Great Wall of China. I thought Petra may end up in 5th-7th position judging by the small population of Jordan and the enormous influence of [...]

Written by Saned Raouf As June 16th is approaching, around 120,000 students will be heading to the overheated test halls in different schools around the Kingdom to sit for the Tawjihi exam. The Tawjihi, which consists of 14 exams in every subject you can think of, not only exhausts the brains of young people, but [...]

Defining this project is almost an impossible task. Believe us, we’ve tried. It’s a collision of ideas bouncing off each other within a crucible we’ve created. It’s about community. It’s about amplifying voices. It’s about impact. It’s about bringing Jordanian culture and society into the virtual realms. It’s about the pen being mightier than the [...]