Desert cultures connect through art
A small gallery in Amman offers locals and tourists a glimpse into contemporary Australian and Jordanian art. Thomas Cunningham reports.
Al Karama perseveres after war
Meet the people of a dusty town in Jordan’s Fertile Crescent, half a century after it was largely destroyed in battle between Israeli, PLO and Jordanian forces. Swinburne and University of Technology Sydney students on a foreign correspondent study tour report.
Concrete Utopia: Jordan’s first skate park
A co-founder of Jordan’s first skate park says it aims to promote confidence and break down cultural barriers. Vincent Dwyer reports.
A herbivore’s guide to Jordan
A guide for those looking to find traditional vegetarian food in Jordan. Thomas Cunningham reports.
Desert cultures connect through art
A small gallery in Amman offers locals and tourists a glimpse into contemporary Australian and Jordanian art. Thomas Cunningham reports.
Being a feminist in the Arab world
Jordanian women are continuing a long, rich history of feminism in the Arab world. Vincent Dwyer and Amy Collins report.
Bodybuilding in the Middle East
The organisers of Jordan’s first major bodybuilding competition say the sport is helping keep young men positive and disciplined. Anthony Pinda reports.
Theeb: a Bedouin story
Meet the Bedouin who traveled from the deserts of Jordan to the red carpet of Venice Film Festival. Thomas Cunningham reports.
Jordanian hip-hop on the rise
The Jordanian rapper, Satti, wants to promote the borderless potential of hip-hop. Vincent Dwyer reports.
Sunset on the fishermen of Aqaba
Generations of fishermen have taken to the waters off the Jordanian port of Aqaba. But today their livelihood is under threat from local development. Thomas Cunningham reports during a recent study tour to the Middle East.