Qwaider Planet : Amman

In Photos: Suhour at Hashem | بالصور: سحور عند هاشم

7iber Dot Com — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:35:53 GMT

تصوير: نسيم الطراونة المكان: مطعم هاشم – وسط البلد حوالي الساعة ٢:٠٠ بعد منتصف الليل Photos by Naseem Tarawnah Place: Hashem Restaurant – downtown Amman Time: around 2:00 am Read More......(read more)

..نشوفك على خير السنه الجاي

Miss Arafat — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:32:00 GMT

اليوم آخر يوم برمضان.. مش معقول شو إنو مرق بسرعه هاي السنه.. ولا حسيت فيه.. حتى كل سنه أنا والعيله بنعمل -أكتفيتيز- معينين.. هاي المره أبداً ما سوينا شي.. بس حمدلله منيح إنو صحلنا نسوي شوية أشياء تطوعيه...(read more)

How do foreigners get around Amman?!

Smokes Blow — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:40:00 GMT

I pity every non Arabic speaker who live here! how the hell do they get around the city is a mystery yet to be solved - to me at least- ! I would really love to meet the man who decided we should use the...(read more)

On the Spirit of Ramadan and Sharing: CCIftar

Tarakiyee — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:45:27 GMT

In case you haven’t heard about it yet, Creative Commons, the organisation that has brought you a brilliant set of open licences that you can use to share your creative works, has organised a series...(read more)

Dear diary

And Far Away — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:26:44 GMT

Dear diary, Today was the first cold night of a very hot year. By cold, I do not mean teeth-chattering. I simply mean thick cotton jacket recquired for sitting outside after sunset. I believe that this...(read more)

لمحة: رح تصوِّت؟

7iber Dot Com — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:00:08 GMT

تصوير وإعداد: منير عطاالله Read More......(read more)

Events in Amman, September 5 – 8

7iber Dot Com — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 06:00:57 GMT

It’s the last week of Ramadan, and it’s probably fair to say that while the agenda got smaller, there was more happening in terms of arts and culture this year than previous Ramadans. As we...(read more)

أيوب صاح اليوم ملء السماء: لا تجعلوني عبرة مرتين!

Fazlakat - Jordan... فزلكات - الأردن — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:52:34 GMT

كتب محمود درويش يوما : “حين نعتاد الرحيل مَرَّةً… مرات تصبح كُلُّ الأمكنة زَبَداً نطفو عليه… و نميل… كلما مالَت بنا الريح… ونعتادُ بُكاء الأحصنه… حين نعتاد الرحيلْ… مَرَّةً… تصبح كُلُّ الأزمنهْ… لحظةً...(read more)

What’s up Amman? – Drum Circles and CCIftar

Tarakiyee — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:46:44 GMT

What’s up Amman is my series of blog posts on my narrow view of the events that happen around Amman. I can’t be everywhere, but I’ll blog about the places I went to. Yesterday, I went...(read more)

Amman font used on street signs

Sha3teely — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:15:57 GMT

و خلصت الحرب…

Fazlakat - Jordan... فزلكات - الأردن — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:08:24 GMT

بعد المجزرة الدموية اللي صارت و كان نتيجتها اعدام حسابي و صفحة مدونتي الخاصة على ال Facebook حذفا من ال Database بدون شفقة. و بعد المعركة الحامية الوطيس بيني و بين بعض العاملين على الموقع و اللي خلالها...(read more)

It's My Life

Qahwa Saada — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:15:00 GMT

More than a year has swept by since I last dusted the soles of my shoes at the towering gates of school, since I took those wary first steps into the unknown world of higher education, making the daring...(read more)

شارع الرينبو

7iber Dot Com — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 05:07:34 GMT

بقلم عمر خليفة تصوير ربى العاصي عمان تمتلك شارعا. تفرد الرينبو أمام عينيها، متشحا بالبياض، والسواد، وما بينهما. أصبح لعمان شارع. قبل أن يكون لها شاعر. كل شيء في الرينبو، كالرينبو: خليط، بلا هوية، بلا شكل...(read more)

Events in Amman, August 29 – September 4

7iber Dot Com — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 03:46:07 GMT

Highlights of this week include a fundraising performance by Al-Hannouneh group tonight, a night of Sufi music by Turkish artist Mercan Dede at the Citadel tomorrow, and a concert by a new quartet led...(read more)

حرص…

Fazlakat - Jordan... فزلكات - الأردن — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:08:39 GMT

لابد ان ما يحدث حاليا من انقطاع مستمر للمياه عن بيوت الكثير من المواطنين ما هو الا ثمرة حرص حكومتنا الرشيدة على مصالحنا التي باعتقادها فنحن لا نعرفها من الأساس. حيث انه و باعتقادي بان حالة الانقطاع ، و...(read more)

Photo of the Day: Homeless in Amman

7iber Dot Com — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:36:46 GMT

Photos by Abd Al-Rahman Abu Al-Ragheb Location: Downtown – Amman Read More......(read more)

Paris Got Robbed :'(

Miss Arafat — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:07:00 GMT

يا الله شو مزعج الواحد يبدأ نهارو بخبر سيئ.. اليوم الصبح على الساعه ٦:٣٠ صحينا على صوت جرس باب الدار.. فتحنا لقينا الجاره بتقلنا الحقو سيارتكم انسرقت.. كانت الجاره سهرانه عالبلكونه.. وشافت سياره بيضاء...(read more)

Events in Amman, August 22 – 28

7iber Dot Com — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 07:55:27 GMT

This week’s agenda features a storytelling and puppet show night, poetry reading at Mohtaraf Remal, live gigs by local musicians, Farida’s Iraqi Maqam ensemble, cycling nights, Ramadan comedy...(read more)

Ramadan Kareem With CMJ!

Miss Arafat — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:25:00 GMT

Just another reason to love it! The Children Museum will be doing lots of special activities in Ramadan ,, and yes the kind that even us -the grown ups- like,, Check out the poster below it explains all...(read more)

Events in Amman, August 15 – 21

7iber Dot Com — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 07:30:16 GMT

The city’s rhythm sure changes during Ramadan, and the cultural agenda clears space for the special festivities and rituals of the month, but art, music, and culture by no means come to a halt. It’s...(read more)

صورة اليوم: عصافيري | Photo of the Day: Mini Qatayef

7iber Dot Com — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 07:11:30 GMT

في كل عام يأتي رمضان مع تقاليده المميزة وطقوسه الخاصة، بعضها قديم ومتوارث منذ أجيال، والبعض الآخر برز حديثا وأصبح مرتبطا بهذا الشهر. نود في حبر أن نبحث عن صور تعكس “رمضان في القرن الحادي والعشرين”...(read more)

عذرا يا دولة الرئيس…

Fazlakat - Jordan... فزلكات - الأردن — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:06:00 GMT

لربما ليس لي ذلك الباع الكبير من السياسة و دهاليزها. ولكن و لما كان لهذه السياسة من تأثير عليَ ، كمواطن اردني عادي ، احسست بضرورة مراجعة الكثير من التطورات التمتسارعة على الساحة السياسية الأردنية منذ قدوم...(read more)

Championing Good Customer Service: iSystem Jordan

And Far Away — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:20:52 GMT

It’s no secret that we Jordanians are probably the crappiest ever when it comes to customer service. There just isn’t a culture of that; if you’re a waiter, then your customers are “bit2amaro”...(read more)

قدّر الله وما شاء فعل

Smokes Blow — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:44:00 GMT

يا أخي بنجلط أنا من التيس اللي بس يمارس عمليّة التتييس تبعتو بحط الحق على ربّنا! ما أسهلها من طريقة عشان الواحد يطلّع حالو من ورطة وعشان يتهرّب من مسؤوليته! مبارح كنت أنا وصديقي بالسيارة طالعين من الدوار...(read more)

Disabled Facebook Account and Page

Fazlakat - Jordan... فزلكات - الأردن — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:12:23 GMT

Dear friends and blog’s reader, I apologize for being out of touch for a while and I want to thank all those who tried to check on me and whether I was ok or not. Thank you so much, it really means a lot...(read more)

Volunteering in Jordan

Jawaz Safar — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:47:44 GMT

A while ago I was asked by Angela Corrias, a friend I met on twitter, to answer couple of questions regarding Jordan & Volunteerism there in her efforts to write an article highlighting this matter...(read more)

One Last Ride

Shalabieh's World — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:19:30 GMT

Last week I heard the unfortunate news of Abu Firas’ passing. He died of a heart attack in his sleep. I was saddened and at the same time happy when I heard the news. You see Abu Firas was an amazing man...(read more)

On Going back to Amman

Jawaz Safar — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 23:34:21 GMT

Going back to Jordan always has its impact on a personal level. Despite I only lived there for 4 years, I still feel that I’ve gained much from this country. As an expat living in Saudi Arabia, I...(read more)

Events in Amman, August 8 – 10

7iber Dot Com — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 07:57:12 GMT

This is going to be a short cultural week, with Ramadan starting Tuesday or Wednesday. But the coming three days are PACKED; Sign of Thyme are playing live at Blue Fig, Bayt Al-Ruwwad is holding a special...(read more)

Fontastic! Amman’s Very Own Typeface

7iber Dot Com — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 05:55:15 GMT

Words and Video by Jeff Kaiser Most of us go through our days without thinking much about fonts, let alone agonizing about their every detail. But if we stop and look, we realize that they constantly surround...(read more)

Not All Who Wander Are Lost

7iber Dot Com — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 03:28:20 GMT

Photography and words by Jeff Kaiser. Last night I decided to play photographer and talk a walk through Jabal Natheef just before sunset. I bought myself some sunflower seeds and wandered about as slowly...(read more)

Events in Amman, August 1 – 7

7iber Dot Com — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 06:28:01 GMT

While cultural events and concerts tend to slow down during Ramadan, they intensify in the two weeks preceding it. This week features the Amman International Dance Festival, organized by Tempo Dance School...(read more)

10 Places to Avoid in Amman This Summer

And Far Away — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:47:52 GMT

1. It really, really pains my heart to say this, but the number one spot to avoid is Rainbow Street. 2. Sweifieh (Duh. Now, always, forever). 3. Dawaweer Street (Otherwise known as Zahran Street, but boo...(read more)

Dear Reader, Regarding Jordanian Memes, Like Name Them?

Tarakiyee — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:22:33 GMT

An internet meme is a concept that spreads swiftly via the Internet[2], but enough of the compulsory Wikipedia quotes. I think I know internet memes well enough not to research the idea. I’ve been...(read more)

A Right To Enter | حق في الدخول

7iber Dot Com — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:59:28 GMT

Written by Ramsey Tesdell On the eve of the World Cup final I witnessed an incident that struck me – a Christian and non-Jordanian Jordanian (my mother can’t pass on her citizenship to me) living...(read more)

عمان: كرنفال وأزمة هوية

7iber Dot Com — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:12:08 GMT

بقلم لينا شنك بحسب ما جاء في مقدمة كتاب “عمان: مدينة الحجر والسلام”، فإن السائح الذي زارها في الأربيعينيات من القرن الماضي اعتقد أنها في كرنفال مستمر لكثرة اللهجات والعادات المتعايشة فيها بسلام...(read more)

Lady of Lettuce

7iber Dot Com — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:15:29 GMT

Just after 1PM today PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) activists stationed at the first circle and a large crowd that had gathered around were broken up by police for apparently not obtaining...(read more)

Tuesday: The New (Type)face of Amman

And Far Away — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 06:10:50 GMT

Do you like Amman? Do you find design fascinating? Are you amused by how vectors can be used to conceptualize a city? Well, if you answer “yes” to any of the the questions above, then you will...(read more)

Events in Amman, July 25 – 31

7iber Dot Com — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 06:04:48 GMT

This week is packed with an exciting variety of cultural events; the Amman Summer Festival brings you daily performances by local artists in the beautiful outdoor theater of the Hussein Park. The Jordan...(read more)

عندما نصمّم لأهل عمّان

Sha3teely — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:49:39 GMT

بعد الاستعمال المستمر للمواصلات العامة ولفترة لا بأس بها، لفت انتباهي كيف أن المواقف المخصصة لتحميل الركّاب والتي قامت الامانة بتخصيصها تكاد لا تستعمل بتاتاً، بينما توجد تجمعّآت أصبح متعارفاً عليها ضمن...(read more)

“باقون ما بقي الزعتر و الزيتون”

7iber Dot Com — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:07:29 GMT

بقلم ريم المصري، تصوير منار حمارنة الفيديو من محمد القاق/خبيزة أماكن معينة أحب أن أذهب اليها كلما تضيق بي مدينة عمان و أضيق بها وأرغب بالتصالح معها. مساحات تضفي علي سكينة القلب بعيدة عن كل مظاهرالترف والإستهلاك...(read more)

Education for a better you

Degrees of Freedom — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:47:00 GMT

Back in May, I went to an open day at Dubai knowledge village, it was a non profit community event that hosted over 100 free workshops and classes from dance to languages and arts, it was so much fun,...(read more)

Events in Amman, July 18 – 24

7iber Dot Com — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 04:07:35 GMT

Get ready for lots of local talent this week. The Amman Summer Festival kicks off today in the outdoor theater of Al Hussein Park, bringing you diverse performances by local artists every day, free of...(read more)

Workers threaten to “turn off” 65% of Jordan’s electricity?

weeSystem — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:53:15 GMT

From Ammon News: Workers from the Aqaba branch of CEGCO threatened to turn off electrical generating units in a sign of escalating tensions after 23 of the workers’ colleagues were arbitrarily fired…...(read more)

موسيقى عالمية على مسرح سوق جارا

7iber Dot Com — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 06:23:24 GMT

بقلم ريما الصيفي بدينارين فقط نشتري بطاقات العرض الساعة الخامسة و النصف في أقصى سوق جارا، قبل مو عد العرض المنتظر بساعة. ننتهز هذه الفرصة لنعود ونلقي نظرة على المعروضات في السوق ونستقر في منطقة الطعام...(read more)

إنفصام حضري بيوم الجمعة!

Sha3teely — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:20:05 GMT

كاميرا ١ اليوم الجمعة، خليني أطلع على بكّير قبل ما يصحوا الولاد وأصل هالسوق بركي لقيتلي بنطلون محرز أو كيلو بندورة نظيفه.. هلأ بركب باص عمّان صويلح وبنزلني على باب السوق.. كاميرا ٢ اليوم الجمعة، وزهقانة...(read more)

40° C in Amman on Monday?!

weeSystem — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:55:30 GMT

Temperatures are expected to rise to the 40° mark on Monday? According to Ammon: Weather will be extremely hot in eastern Amman, with an average temperature of 38 – 39 C, and in the southern and...(read more)

Events in Amman, July 11 – 17

7iber Dot Com — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 03:46:52 GMT

There’s lots of great music coming to Amman this week. Jazz lovers are in for a treat, with a group from Berlin playing at Al-Balad Theater tomorrow and a trio from Switzerland playing at Blue Fig...(read more)

Aziz Maraka and Razz Band – The Story (Amman – عزيز مرقة و فرقة راز أغنية القصة (عمان

TripleM — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:50:41 GMT

القصة ما خطرت عل البال صدفت في مكان بعيد عن عمان عقباوي عم يبكي ما عرفنا شو نسوي سألناه يا مان شو اللي فيك قال شباب مش عارف اذا لحالي بس مشتاق للمينا ما عرفنا شو نقولو طب شو تقوللو؟ لما هو يقول شوقي للبلاد...(read more)

Picture of the Day | A Wealth of Stories

7iber Dot Com — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 03:13:44 GMT

An older gentleman watch life go by in front of the Husseini Mosque in Downtown, Amman. He brought this camera with him from Gaza. He has been sitting here and selling/fixing rosaries every day for the...(read more)

A Car Accident..But Much More

Ammanis — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:40:20 GMT

A while back, I started writing a post about how us Jordanians give a very negative image about Jordan while talking about it to foreigners. Now, I’m having doubts about publishing it. Today, while...(read more)

Jordan’s flag spotted in the World Cup!

weeSystem — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:04:42 GMT

I don’t know why, but seeing this picture just made my day. Watching the World Cup I spotted a lot of flags of countries that are not participating, some of these flags included China, Israel, Turkey...(read more)

On the hypocrisy of those who commit honor crimes

weeSystem — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 02:28:25 GMT

Today a new attempted honor killing was reported in Jordan, a 32-year old man opened fire on his 26-year old sister, wounding her in the legs. And as usual, the suspect immediately headed to the nearest...(read more)

Events in Amman, July 4 – 10

7iber Dot Com — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 06:14:45 GMT

When you’re not watching the World Cup semi finals this week, you have a range of interesting events to enjoy and help you deal with football withdrawal. This month’s concert by the Amman Arab...(read more)

Forbidden Love, Forbidden Lies, and Forbidden Crimes

Fazlakat - Jordan... فزلكات - الأردن — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 07:28:12 GMT

Yesterday I was watching a so called “documentary” on MBC4 that carried the name “Forbidden Lies” in what seemed to be a reply on the book “Forbidden Love” written by the Jordanian-American author “Norma...(read more)

9 Souk Jara Booths to Look Out For

Tarakiyee — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:23:19 GMT

Today I decided to take a walk in Souk Jara and count all the booths that make me want to go there, despite my love-hate relationship with the Souk. It was part of research I’m doing for a huge article...(read more)

Jordan Festival: Random Thoughts

3ndie Mind — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:44:00 GMT

Spare me all the drama about the loss of the Jarash Festival and how it was an international and local hit. Any festival out there that ran since 1980 will eventually build a following. Yes it was probably...(read more)

Let’s Get to Know the Blogosphere لنتعرف على الأثير التدويني

Khobbeizeh — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:55:00 GMT

on 7iber على موقع حبر Read More......(read more)

شو قولك: مهرجان الأردن | Have your Say: Jordan Festival

7iber Dot Com — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:33:31 GMT

أعلنت رابطة الكتاب الأردنيين ونقابة الفنانين الأردنيين مقاطعتهما لما وصفتاه “الحفـل الفني المسمى دون وجـه حـق “مهـرجــان الأردن”. المهرجان ينظم من قبل هيئة أهلية تسمى “جمعية أصدقاء...(read more)

Just Another Blog Post

Tarakiyee — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:48:28 GMT

I just felt like writing a short blog post to release some thoughts that were lurking in the bottom of my brain. I had plans for this blog, and I’m horrible at planning. I wanted to write some posts...(read more)

Events in Amman, June 27 – July 3

7iber Dot Com — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 06:50:28 GMT

This week’s treat (besides Germany vs England and Portugal vs. Spain), is numerous gigs and concerts by local musicians. Percussionist Nasser Salameh will be joined by Oud player Ahmad Khatib from...(read more)

The Answers to the “How Well Do You Know Amman?” Quiz

And Far Away — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 06:15:00 GMT

By popular demand, here are the correct answers to the “How Well Do You Know Amman Quiz?” Try taking it to see how you score before you look at these answers though! :) 1. Which of these places...(read more)

احتجاج على الوعود المنكوثة

7iber Dot Com — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:26:01 GMT

معرض وعد و مكتوب لايرك غوتسمان بقلم ريما الصيفي تصوير لينا عجيلات كم من الوعود اعطيت لك و أخلفت؟ كم من الوعود قطعتها ونكثت بها؟ تجزل الكلمات و تتكاثر، تقف على طرف لسانك …هل ستخبرعن ذاك الوعد الذي...(read more)

مواكب التخريج حضارة

MQabbani, Minds Talk — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:42:16 GMT

يعني واحد من الأمور الجديدة يلي بدائت بالانتشار بشكل ملحوظ مواكب التخريج يلي مش قادر افهم قصتها يعني مو صفيان غير يلي بخلص روضة و صف اول يطلعو كل اهلو و لاد عمو و خالاتو اخوانه وكل مين سمع عنو من بعيد...(read more)

Quiz: How well do you know Amman?

And Far Away — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 09:01:19 GMT

If you liked the first AndFarAway quiz — Do You Have What It Takes to be a Rainbow Crowder — you will like the second one too, titled “How Well Do You Know Amman?” Put your thinking hats on...(read more)

شو قولك: أزمة منطقة الدوار الأول | Have Your Say: Rainbow Street Jam

7iber Dot Com — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 08:26:40 GMT

إذا ذهبت لمنطقة شارع الرينبو مساء يوم جمعة ستشهد العدد الكبير من الناس من مختلف الأعمار والخلفيات يرتادون الشارع لزيارة سوق جارا والتمشي والاستمتاع بالجلسات المتعددة التي توفرها المقاهي المنتشرة على طول...(read more)

باقـون ما بقي الزعتر و الزيتون

Sha3teely — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 07:42:25 GMT

دعمًا لصمود الأهل اليوميّ في فلسطين دعمًا لبقائهم ولتمسّكهم بالأرض وحفاظهم عليها أمسية غنائيّة للفنّانة اللّبنانيّة مي نصر لنغنّي الشجر و الحجر في أرض فلسطين .. لنغني الأمل و الحرية و حق العودة .. لنغني...(read more)

Events in Amman, June 20 – 26

7iber Dot Com — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 04:50:42 GMT

This week’s cultural agenda is dominated by films; thanks to the Franco-Arab Film Festival which kicked off yesterday. Enjoy two screenings daily of interesting films from France and all over the...(read more)

Jackventures – Hilarious and Screwed Up Adventures in Amman City

And Far Away — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:00:38 GMT

LOL. I love this guy. So funny. My favorite one is the Dowar Il Kilo one :) Hilarious! [via Qwaider] No related posts. Read More......(read more)

Thoughts on AmmanTT

Tarakiyee — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:27:41 GMT

I’m writing this post out of a need to vent, more than anything else. I’ll be blunt, partly because I’m pissed off, and partly because I don’t know how to be anything else. But...(read more)