It seems that the recent problem emerging from the removal of three blogs from Jordan Blogs aggregator is out of proprtions now and there are grave consequences. It is bad to write something like a UN statement but we are in a need of conflict resolution in the Jordanian blogsphere. Such a problem may have been destined to occure at some time. There is no "command and control" of the Jordanian blogsphere... [read more]

A very interesting debate has been emerging on OmAr's blog regarding the decision of the "Jordan Blogs" aggregate to take the "Jordanian Issues" blog by Khader Kanaan off the list, presumably for ultra-open political statements that are directed against the Jordanian regime. The JB aggrehator committee is mainly aware of potential legal liability. Khader is an anonymous blogger whose Arabic blog... [read more]

Our dear blogger and lovely Kinzi has tagged me with an awkward task to reveal five things that you (readers) do not know about me. Well, to begin with I asked myself why should anyone be interested in the hidden stories or features of other people. Is it curiosity, fun or trying to get to know people more? For the tranquility of my psyche I want to choose the second option to make this entry as... [read more]

As explained in my latest post  I am trying to reduce the schizophrenic condition I have in my career vs blogging time by more integration of the two identities. In my assessment of my blogging year and in relation to my professional career and issues of interest I decided to reduce controversial politics from my Jordan watch blog for many reasons that I will explain now. As I said in my previous... [read more]

Throught last year I was faced with a continuous internal struggle for identity and interests, and that was very evident in one platform, my blogging outlets. I have an academic degree in environmental science holding an MsC from the University of Jordan since 1996. I am passionate about environmental issues and I guess I have crafted myself a good career and impact. I have workd with projects with... [read more]

Well, it has been a fantastic first year in blogging for me. Did I reach "blogging maturity" yet? I do not know but what I can say is that I have enjoyed the first year experience of blogging but I am now trying to assess this phase seriously and I will be posting a series of personalized posts about blogging today to reflect on the past year. I still recall the days when I developed my desire to... [read more]

I was terribly shocked to read a statement that Jordan Planet is being "put to sleep" for a period ranging from no less than 3 months to 6 months, due to the "unpleasant" quality of the posts, as describing by the writer. I always put myelf in place of the person on the other side. I know that the guys behind Jordan Planet have done  marvellous efforts in upgrading blogging  in Jordan by providing... [read more]

Starting from Nov 1st 2006 I have changed my blog domain to a new special domain which is www.jordanwatch.net The new domain is also hosted by Jeeran who have provided great technical and hosting support for this blog and the excellent team of Jeeran has always been there for any backstopping and I certaily remain a Jeeran citizen. By this change, the blog will now have more space and hopefully... [read more]

Hey guys I have just registered for a "blog award" competition organized by DW media entitled "International weblog award 2006". This is the first time I enter such a competition.   If you think this blog is worth to be voted for please go and vote in the following link http://www.thebobs.com/index.php?l=en&w=1157566996284277ULEFSWBQ-1157566996284422WSCKSUWD   Thanks a lot, whether... [read more]

It seems that our Jordanian bloggers community is expanding both in quality and quantuty. I know that blogs are emerging on daily basis and it is difficult to keep track of them, but I wanted to mention some quality blogs that I like which are not listed on Jordan Planet yet. Of course this is "my list" based on links that I managed to track so if any Jordanian blogger does not find his/her blog in... [read more]

The famous press freedom organization "reporters without borders" has issued a very important handbook for bloggers and cyber-dissidents. The organization believes that Bloggers are often the only real journalists in countries where the mainstream media is censored or under pressure. Only they provide independent news, at the risk of displeasing the government and sometimes courting arrest. For that... [read more]

Dear Readers of my blog;   Within the next 24 hours this blog will under go a major change process after careful examination of the blog record and objectives in the last 6 months. I have been doing an "honest" self-criticism of this blog and found the following results: 1- I am not satisfied with the depth of content in the blog. I want more analytical writings and discussions. 2-... [read more]

During the April meet-up for Jordan Planet blogger a lot of "strategic" issues were discussed in a good spirit. One of the main issues was a need felt by many bloggers that Jordan Planet was evolving into an exciting and unique media outlet that needs to be promoted. I have written a post about my initial ideas and promised to bring forward some practical suggestions. At the same line, Darwish Naji... [read more]

My Jordan Planet meet-up debut was such a fascinating experience for me. I have been excited about it all week leading to the meeting, and it was the first time I feel no restrictions preparing for a meeting with people I do not have prior personal exposure to. It has been magnificant to put the faces on the names and get to direct contacts with some of them. The time however was not very helpful... [read more]

I am not an easy person to get excited. I usually act like happy children if I watch my favourite soccer teams win, and maybe a few occasions of outdoor travels and spirited gatherings but I was really thrilled to see my latest posts appear in the Jordan Plant homepage. Yes I am excited and happy like a 5 years old child with my new nationality as a citizen of Jordan Planet, something that I will always... [read more]

Ever since I came across the blogging phenomenon three week ago I was so impressed and overlwhelmed by the characters of such an expression system. I have been thinking deeply whether I should start my own blog or not. I needed to convince my self with the added value of blogging, and whether I am doing this out of fun, or to be a part of a new community or just to follow a hype. The main reason... [read more]