Lebanse singer Zeid arrested for song satire of President Sleiman

An arrest for a song-crime committed 2 years ago in a country that openly mocks politicians in daring TV shows; Kuwait has world's highest mortality rate for breast cancer; Tips on staying safe in Amman for new-comers; Not another honor crime in Jordan, but yes, maybe a copy-cat crime effect; and an Interview with, not a vampire, but an Expat.

Caledoniyya [3]

Zeid, Arrested

"I first stumbled across Zeid Hamdan via Roba and from there I have spiralled onwards into a flurry of musical joy through Zeid and the Wings and SoapKills."

American Bedu [4]

Saudi Arabia: Interview with an American Expatriate in Tabuk

"American Bedu is pleased to have the opportunity to interview Linda, an American expatriate who has lived in Tabuk for the past nine years."

Social Slave [5]

Kuwait has world’s highest death rate for breast cancer

"According to a recent seminar on ‘Living with Cancer’ organized by Kuwait’s Business and Professional Women’s Club, the rate of deaths from breast cancer among women in Kuwait is considered the world’s highest and it is mainly because of a lack of awareness and delay in detection of the disease."

Jordanoholic [6]

Staying Safe In Amman

"As tourism to Jordan grows, there is an ever-growing increase in the number of tourists to Jordan and Amman. The following is designed for the non-Jordanian, who is visiting Amman for the first time."

Kinzi Blogs: My Treasure [7]

Another Day, another Dis-Honor Crime

"By Rana Husseini AMMAN - Maan Criminal Court Prosecutor Samir Rawashdeh on Tuesday charged a 35-year-old man with the premeditated murder of his wife at dawn yesterday, official sources said. The suspect, who works in the electricity sector, reportedly shot his wife in the chest at around 1:30am because “he suspected her behaviour”, a senior source close to the investigation said."