- 8 May, 2026
Khalid Al Mansoor
Khalid Al Mansoori is a political analyst and journalist who covers GCC diplomacy, Arab League affairs, and regional developments in the Middle East.
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Day 1 Prayer Timing in Amman, Cairo, Istanbul, Tehran, Ankara, Beirut, Sanaa – Ramadan 2026
For millions across the Levant and North Africa, the wait is finally over. The crescent moon has been sought, the lanterns (fanous) are lit, and
From Amman to Petra: How to Hack the Journey in 2026
The trip from Amman to Petra is a modern rite of passage, but options can overwhelm in 2026—From Amman to Petra: How to Hack the
Best Family-Friendly Destinations in Morocco 2026
Let’s be honest: traveling with kids can sometimes feel less like a vacation and more like a relocation of chaos. But Morocco in 2026 is
Beyond the Ruins: 5 Underrated ‘Slow Travel’ Destinations in Jordan and Lebanon for 2026
For the modern traveler, the Levant has always been synonymous with iconic landmarks—the towering Treasury of Petra or the Roman grandeur of Baalbek. But as
The Tangier Transformation: How Morocco is Rewriting Mediterranean Trade
Look at a map of the Mediterranean, and your eyes will naturally land on the narrow pinch-point of the Strait of Gibraltar. For centuries, this
Beyond Petra: Exploring the ‘Slow Travel’ Magic of Jordan’s Eco-Villages
If you think a trip to Jordan begins and ends with a quick selfie at the Treasury in Petra, you are missing the true heartbeat
Cairo’s AI Boom: Why the ‘Silicon Sphinx’ is the New Heart of African Tech
For decades, the global tech gaze was fixed on Nairobi’s “Silicon Savannah” or the bustling hubs of Lagos. But as we move through 2026, a
The Barely-There Beauty Boom: Why Arab Women Are Switching to Skin-First Makeup in 2026
The skin-first makeup is reinventing glamour in the Arab world in 2026. The high contouring and full coverage foundations are being replaced with breathable bases,
The Lost Secrets of the Ancient Library of Alexandria
The Great Library of Alexandria is one of the greatest intellectual riddles in history. This mythical seat of education, located in Alexandria in Egypt, is
Coffee Traditions in North Africa: From Street Carts to Specialty Cafés
The Coffee Traditions in North Africa can be described as a rich mixture of African culture and the Ottoman, Mediterranean, and French cultures. In Morocco,