Arabian Business magazine has published its list of the so-called most powerful 100 Arabs. I do not know what are the criteria they use for "evaluating power" but I can guess it is all about impact on peoples' choices and decisions in the Arab World and abroad. If this is true this list misses the three most influential Arab characters, and this is really amazing. I have sent a comment with my feedback... [read more]

I have never been the guy following a dream of migration to start a new life outside Jordan. Even in my teenage years and 20s I used to be the one member of my friends who would always oppose the idea of migration. I have never been attracted by the so called American dream and always hated the scene of our youth standing in lines infront of the US embassy for the visa. I have seen people who have... [read more]

After the senates have endorsed the new political parties law in Jordan, a new and grim chapter of political life is unfolding in front of the political parties that are already weak, marginalized and struggling with low popularity. The Minister of Political Development, who was a party leader just few months ago shouted in the senates session that "this law is a crime against Jordan". He has been... [read more]

Jordanians love advertisements. This is a fact that can be seen even by our "political projects". Remember when "Jordan First" ended as an advertisement campaign and was reduced to no more than stickers on the windows of cars? One of the most consumptive societies is being born in Jordan with advertisements leading the way. Advertisements make people covet what they do not really need. It gives... [read more]

AIDS is one of the very rare global catastrophies that are not highly prevalent in the Arab World. However, there is a great demand for both caution and openness in dealing with the increasing threats coming from a globalized Arab world that is becoming more susciptible to AIDS. Follwoing is an interesting feature posted on Middle East online regarding the highly vulnerable social groups threatened... [read more]

Plenty of reform initiatives are spreading all over the Arab world and they will be highlighted in this blog in the next few weeks, with special focus on the resources they provide online.  The following three initiatives provide very good general understanding and evaluation of the reform efforts in the Arab World. Other initiatives will be discussed and presented later.   I have a feeling,... [read more]