April 4, 2012 Culture of Jordan Jordanian culture combines elements of the past and the future, the Islamic heritage and modern culture; it embraces Eastern and accepts Western …
February 8, 2012 Culture of Iraq In the 20th century the growing urban middle class became increasingly affluent, …
November 5, 2011 Culture of Yemen Yemen is culturally rich. Its impressive architecture, with its unique houses, …
Culture of Israel Published on August 18, 2011 In view of the fact that the Jewish population living in Israel originates from all over the world, Israel's culture is multifaceted and diverse. In addition, … In this article: Israel | Culture
Culture of Qatar Published on August 18, 2011 As part of the Arabian Peninsula and the broader Persian Gulf region, Qatar's culture is predominantly Arab-Islamic. Qatar's music, cuisine and fashion style … In this article: Qatar | Culture
Censorship Published on May 18, 2011 Article 27.3 of the Palestinian Basic Law clearly states that 'Censorship on media shall be prohibited. No warning, suspension, confiscation, cancellation, or … In this article: Palestine | Culture - Human Rights
St George/al-Khidr Published on April 1, 2011 Above the entrance to many a Christian home a stone is set showing the image of St George (called al-Khidr by Muslims) impaling a dragon with his lance, seated … In this article: Palestine | Culture - Population - Religion
Islamic feasts Published on February 9, 2011 The most important Islamic feast is the Greater Festival (al-Id al-Kabir), also known as the Festival of Sacrifice (Id al-Adha). This falls on the tenth day of … In this article: Palestine | Culture - Population - Religion
The Role of Religion in Palestine Published on February 9, 2011 Palestinian Muslims are Sunni Muslims, adherents to the main branch within Islam. All Muslims are obliged to fulfil five acts, the so-called Five Pillars of … In this article: Palestine | Culture - Population - Religion
‘Re-Islamization’ Published on February 9, 2011 During recent decades, Palestine has also witnessed several movements which strive for the re-Islamization of society and state. An important role was reserved … In this article: Palestine | Culture - Population - Religion
Christians Published on February 9, 2011 The 50,000 to 76,000 Christians in Palestine are distributed over fifteen different church communities, of which the Greek Orthodox, Roman Catholic and Greek … In this article: Palestine | Culture - Population - Religion
Christian Holidays Published on February 9, 2011 For Christians, too, life is strongly determined by the annual cycle of feast days. However, the various church communities do not celebrate the festivals on … In this article: Palestine | Culture - Population - Religion
Culture of Palestine Published on February 9, 2011 Palestine has formed part of the Bilad al-Sham region – Greater Syria and the Levant – since ancient times and is still tied culturally to this region. The … In this article: Palestine | Culture
Culture of Oman Published on September 29, 2010 Modernization in Oman is meant to proceed in harmony with the preservation of national traditions, moral values and beliefs inspired by Islam. This principle, … In this article: Oman | Culture
Press Freedom Published on September 29, 2010 The status of press freedom in Israel is ambivalent. On one hand, the independent press in Israel enjoys a high degree of freedom to cover whatever it sees fit. In this article: Israel | Culture - Human Rights
Culture of Syria Published on September 18, 2010 Syria has a rich cultural life. Damascus and Aleppo been cultural centres for centuries, and today, the arts are still very much alive in these cities. Museums … In this article: Syria | Culture
The League of Arab States Published on July 16, 2010 Based on the Alexandria Protocol of 1944, the League of Arab States – commonly referred to as the Arab League – was founded in Cairo on 22 March 1945. In … In this article: United Arab Emirates | Culture - International Affairs - Politics
Culture of Lebanon Published on May 31, 2010 In present day Lebanese literature, but also in Lebanese music, film or fine arts, the Civil War (1975-1990) and its aftermath are recurrent themes. Many … In this article: Lebanon | Culture
The image of al-Jazeera Published on July 29, 2009 The launch of the Doha-based satellite television channel al-Jazeera in 1996 – one year after the new Emir came to power – has radically altered the Arab … In this article: Qatar | Culture
Behind the image of Al Jazeera Published on July 29, 2009 Al Jazeera's culture is not as open and tolerant as it is often made out to be. On the contrary, the organization comes across as secretive and close-mouthed, … In this article: Qatar | Culture
