Al-Bawaba (http://albawaba.com/)
Major portal site that links a number of other websites on all the Arab
countries. It contains up-to-date information on the political, business, social,
cultural and religious aspects of a particular country. Just click on the name
of the country for information in English and Arabic.
Ancient Art (http://www.archaeology-images.com/)
“Archart is a wide collection of photographic images including 40,000 archaeology & art photos visible for free on the Internet.”
ArabsArt.com (www.arabsart.com)
This Arab art directory offers links searchable by country, includes links to museums, photography, artists, and galleries of Jordanians or in Jordan.
Archeology of the Levant (http://gaialab.asu.edu/Jordan/)
Ongoing research on archeological sites in Jordan, Egypt, Israel, and Cyprus.
Art (Jordan) (http://www.archart.it/archart/asia/giordania/giordania.htm)
This site gives information on art and archaeology images of several Jordanian
cities.
The Circassians in Jordan (http://www.geocities.com/Eureka/Enterprises/2493/circinjor.html)
Information about the Circassians provided by the Al-Ahli Club, subset of the Folklore Committee.
Encyclopedia.com (http://www.encyclopedia.com)
From the Electronic Library, searching the Encyclopedia.com by country provides
numerous narrative articles on its history, culture, politics.
Fares.net (http://www.fares.net)
Site includes a directory and a list of sites on a wide range of subjects including
tourism, entertainment, culture, the media, news and business in English and
Arabic. Search under the name of the country.
Hashemite University (http://www.hu.edu.jo/)
It provides information about the faculties of the Hashemite University and its
faculties of economics, engineering , allied , medical sciences, nursing, physical
education and educational sciences.
Jordanian Events (http://www.jordanhere.com/events/concerts/rsaqr.htm)
Website captures local concerts, sports events, celebrations, and ceremonies in Jordan; most events are video taped and can be watched online.
Jordanian Music (http://worldmusic.nationalgeographic.com/worldmusic/view/page.basic/country/content.country/jordan_817) National Geographic database of world music, searchable by country.
Jordanian Women (http://www.jncw.jo/)
Jordanian National Committee for Women (JNCW)supports mainstreaming of a gender-equality perspective in all policy areas and narrows the gap between formal acknowledgement of women's rights as detailed by legislation and actual societal attitudes towards women…”
JTBWIRE (http://www.visitjordan.com/visitjordan_cms/wire/JORDANHIGHLIGHTS/tabid/487/itemId/430/IssueId/4/Default.aspx)
The Jordan Tourism Board Monthly Newsletter allows readers to keep up with cultural activities.
King Abdullah II Official Website
- king of the Hashemite Kingdom (http://www.kingabdullah.jo/homepage.php)
It gives information concerning the history, economy, culture of Jordan.
Middle East Studies Center (Jordan) (http://www.mesc.com.jo/)
This site is for an independent academic center belonging to the Jordanian private
sector, specialized in the study of significant changes in the Middle East regionally
and nationally politically, economically, and socially.
Mona Saudi (http://www.monasaudi.com/index.html)
“Mona Saudi has created large scale sculptures in Amman, Paris, and Beirut. Her sculptures are found in private collections worldwide, and in museums in Paris, Amman, Washington, D.C. and Beirut.
Municipality of Greater Ammam Welcome
Page (http://www.ammancity.gov.jo/)
This site provides information on the main responsibilities of the Municipality
and its continuous development of the infrastructure of the city and its cultural
and artistic activities. English and Arabic
National Music Conservatory (http://www.nooralhusseinfoundation.org/nhf_6_2.htm)
“The NMC offers Pre-College and College Programs in Western and Arab music, enabling students, as young as three years old, to pursue their music education and to participate in international competitions, seminars, workshops, and master classes.”
Noor al-Hussein Foundation (http://www.noor.gov.jo/nhf.htm)
Site explores the contributions of Queen Noor to international projects, environmental conservation, and women’s projects. It also contains information about the Noor al-Hussein Foundation.
Queen Noor (http://www.noor.gov.jo/index.htm)
HM Queen Noor's web site. It reflects her activities and concerns and her
international commitments.
Queen Rania Al Abdullah (http://www.queenrania.jo/)
This is the official site of Queen Rania. It features a profile, picture gallery,
speech archive, and recent news.
RACE (http://www.2camels.com/ancient-roman-re-enactment.php)
“The only genuine Roman show to be found in the world today, it is a truly exciting and unique historic experience, especially for those enamoured with the history of ancient Rome.”
RecipeSource (http://www.recipesource.com/)
A search by country in RecipeSource, the new website of SOAR: The Searchable
Online Archive of Recipes, yields traditional recipes in English from countries
around the world.
The Tell Family Official Website (http://madafah.org/Prominent/Mustafa%20Wahbi%20Saleh/index.htm)
Website dedicated to the Tell family, includes information about the poet Arar and other respected members of his family
UCLA Library
Collections & Internet Resources (http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/url/colls/mideast/)
The University of California Library Collections and Internet Resources in Middle
Eastern, Arab, Islamic, Armenian and Central Asian studies.
United Nations (http://www.un.org)
The official site of the United Nations provides articles, reports, etc. in several
languages on all aspects of the initiatives and mission of that organization
as well as on the contemporary life, culture, society, international relations,
etc. of all the countries and peoples of the world.
University of Texas Middle
East Website (http://www.utexas.edu/cola/centers/cmes/)
Excellent website on the government, politics, news and media, education and
the social sciences in the Middle East.
Welcome to Noor al-Hussein Foundation
Homepage (http://www.nhf.org.jo/home.html)
This foundation initiates and supports national, regional and international projects
in the field of community development.
Zade Dirani (http://www.zade.com/)
“Jordanian composer and pianist passionate about playing his compositions that blend Eastern Arabic scales with Western contemporary influences.”
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