Jordan: Family Life

Naseem Tarawnah from Jordan opens a small window into his family life and living with parents in a light-hearted post.

Arabeyes: The Wonders of Jordan

The ancient rosy coloured city Petra has been named among the seven wonders of the world. Our Jordan author Naseem Tarawnah covered what English language blogs are saying about the citation, but what do bloggers writing in Arabic have to say?

Jordan: Street Life

People in Amman, Jordan, are rediscovering the beauty of street life, writes Humeid.

Jordan: Honour Crimes Book

Jordanian Natasha Tynes stumbles on news about a new book on honour killings, being written by a former colleague.

Jordan: Regulating Falafel Prices

Lina Ejeilat from Jordan writes about regulating Falafel prices.

Jordan: Double Celebration

Natasha Tynes had a double celebration this week – her birthday and the naming of Petra among the world's seven new wonders.

Jordan: A Week to Fix the Airport

Ahmad Humeid from Jordan tells us how King Abdulla has given airport officials a week's ultimatum to “fix” the airport.

Arabeyes: I am a Professional Male Prostitute

I'm a professional male prostitute and a part-time drug dealer That's what I will answer if someone asks me what do I do for a living. These days that's better than being an Arabic doctor.

Israel: Petra Shame

Stephanie from Israel hangs her head in shame that she hasn't been to world wonder Petra, Jordan, yet.

Arabeyes: Reactions to Alan Johnston's Release – Part 2

Reactions are continuing on Middle Eastern blogs, following the release of kidnapped BBC journalist Alan Johnston in Palestine. Here's the second take of reactions by bloggers, who continue to read beyond the headlines.

Jordanian Blogosphere | Celebrating Petra The World Wonder

It's been an interesting few days on the Jordanian blogosphere and Naseem Tarawnah brings us the latest in this review. Jordanians are celebrating the inclusion of Petra among the Seven World Wonders, discussing the archaic (and outlawed) tradition of shooting guns during traditions and pondering on the effectiveness of traditional marriages.

Jordan: Tiesto Concert Fun

Naseem Al Tarawnah from Jordan writes about how he enjoyed Tiesto‘s concert in Amman.

Palestine: Palestinians Celebrate Alan Johnston's Release

From the sad news of a death of a 31-year-old mother waiting to cross into Palestine from the Rafah Crossing to celebrations over the release of kidnapped BBC journalist Alan Johnston, Palestinian blogs this week are abuzz with activity. Ayesha Saldanha reports how one Canadian-Palestinian blogger is ashamed to be an Arab and how another expresses her disbelief at how veiled women are being discriminated against in Jordan.

Jordan: Summer Activities

Lina Ejeilat from Jordan gives us a break down of summer activities in her country here.

Jordan: Doctor is Innocent

Jordanian Hareega jumps to the defense of a Jordanian doctor implicated in the UK bombings, saying he doesn't think it is possible.

Jordan: Internet Study Controversy

Zeid Nasser from Jordan says another study released on Internet users in Arab countries raises controversy.

Jordan: Is London the New Kabul?

“Is London the new Kabul?” asks Jordanian blogger Khalaf, after a Jordanian doctor was implicated in the latest bombings in the UK.

Jordan: Are Books Too Expensive?

“You see a girl, wearing fashionable clothes, driving a brand new car, carrying the latest mobile phones, going out often, spending money here and there, yet when it comes to books, 8 JD's is too much!!” writes Ola Eliwat from Jordan.

Jordan: The Transformers

Naseem from Jordan reviews new blockbuster The Transformers here.

Jordan: What Happens Abroad?

Jordanian Firas explains what happens to some Arabs when they travel abroad and interact with student activists.