Merry Christmas عيد ميلاد مجيد Joyeux Noël #arabdotorg #ClicktoHelp #DonGratuit #التبرع_المجاني The post Merry Christmas first appeared on arab.org ..read more

كل عام وانتم بخير عيد سعيد تقبل الله منا و منكم Eid Mubarak Blessed wishes of health & well-being from all of us @ arab.orgThe post Eid Adha Mubarak first appeared on arab.org ..read more

Changes needed to unlock massive potential to address unemployment rates, resuscitate economic growth, and ensure long-term prosperity. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, historically recognized for its strong educational system, is struggling to equip its students with the essential competencies required to secure employment opportunities. Furthermore, the region has a substantial number of youth, with over 28 percent of its population aged between fifteen and twenty-nine, according to World Bank Data. This represents a remarkable 108 million people—the largest cohort of young p ..read more

Eid is a time to be grateful for all of the heavenly blessings and be thoughtful of those less fortunate. Wishing you a happy Eid Al Fitr Mubarak of reflection, peace & compassion. The post Eid Al Fitr Mubarak first appeared on arab.org ..read more

We’re proud to announce the first collaboration of its kind in the MENA, and with aim to raise environmental awareness, with Greenpeace – the most visible environmental organizations in the world.The partnership aims to help raise action and awareness for the conservation of the environment. For the first time, people from all walks of life can donate for free without cash or credit cards by simply clicking on an sponsored button and become a Green Hero. It is set to become MENA’s most engaging site for making a difference, making an impact, for the sake of the environment and the well-being ..read more

How to optimize the pursuit of well-being and happiness is a question researchers have tried to tackle from a range of angles. The social effects of the pandemic led many people to focus more closely on their mental health and buffer against threats to well-being – in short, to pursue happiness. As a social scientist, I study the intersection of ethical behavior and well-being. Last year, my colleagues and I decided to explore ways that people could increase their sense of well-being and decrease the increasingly common feelings of anxiety and depression that arose during the pandemic. Given ..read more

‘Syrians need this’: the kiosk helping a war-torn nation reconnect with literature Books have become a luxury that many Syrians can no longer afford. One man is on a mission to change that in the city of Tartus, Syria The sweltering summer temperatures keep most people off the streets in the Syrian coastal city Tartus. However, Mohamed Zaher devotedly stands in his book-lined kiosk, like he does everyday, offering those who dare to step out in the heat a seat and a free journey through one of his books. Having experienced the healing effects of reading during Syria’s decade-long conflict, the ..read more

Going Backward Is Not an Option: The Challenge of Equality for Arab Women No country in the world has achieved gender equality. The reality is that women are still not able to equally participate in all aspects of social, economic, and political life. In 2021, the World Economic Forum (WEF) estimated that globally we are 136 years away from closing the overall gender gap between women and men. In fact, ground was lost since 2020, when the gap needed 100 years to close. As a result, a whole new generation will have to wait for equality. This is primarily due to setbacks from the COVID-19 pande ..read more

The need to preserve languages and dialects are a priority Realizing dialects are not being acknowledged as official languages and are not recognized as endangered, their fate is to die silently without notice which will result in losing part of our history. The Living Arabic Project started as a list of words on my desktop when I decided to teach myself “proper” Arabic as an adult. My interest in language started after learning a Bantu language, Shangaan or Xitsonga, while serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in South Africa, by living among the people and integrating with them rather than sim ..read more

With its hot, dry climate and scarce water resources, the Middle East region is on the front line of the global climate emergency. And for youth in the region, who are inheriting unprecedented climate challenges, there is a critical and urgent need for governments to take immediate and effective action. That was the sentiment that came out of the 2022 Arab Youth Survey and Arab Barometer. It was clear from the survey that climate and environmental issues are major concerns for young people. This is a particularly significant trend for a region where between a third and half of the population ..read more