A passion for fashion and dolls inspired this woman to create a project that could help preserve and promote Arab heritage. (SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) FOUNDER OF 'MADEENA' THE DOLL, DIMA ABU QAOUD, SAYING: ...

“I took it upon myself to work on an initiative to document traditional dishes that are almost extinct. Unfortunately, when we say ‘almost extinct,’ that is really the case. A few women in the north ...

Jordanian cuisine is deeply connected to daily life and celebrations. Meals are often shared, not rushed, and prepared with care. From savory rice dishes to sweet desserts, each food represents warmth ...

As a Palestinian-Jordanian raised in the diaspora, there were a few things I quickly became aware of at a young age. Firstly, whenever I visit Madaba, Jordan, the town my extended family has called ...

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