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How to Make Kofta with Tahini

Ingredients and preparation method for kofta in two different recipes: kofta with tahini, and kofta with tahini and pomegranate molasses.

2 h ago | Good Food

MDLBEAST Publishing Reaches First Royalty Statement Milestone for Saudi Songwriters

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 9 February 2026: MDLBEAST Publishing prepares its very first royalty statements to Saudi songwriters, only a year after launching the company’s publishing arm. The first statements are being issued to writers including Moayad Alnafaie, Vinyl Mode, Emad, Cosmicat, Dafencii and Zone+, reflecting early progress towards a transparent, functioning publishing pipeline that can route global income back to Saudi talent while local collection infrastructure continues to develop.

6 h ago | Music
 
 
Opinion & Analysis

By Mohammad Hawari

When the Pit Leads to Honor: Why Do Our Desires Mislead Us?

We do not merely misread life—we insist on doing so. We chase what we want as if it were absolute truth, and label whatever stands in our way as injustice, failure, or betrayal. We grow angry, complain endlessly, and curse our luck, as though we possess full knowledge of what should happen to us, and when.

Jan 29,2026| Analysis

By Dr . Abbas Haddadin

Early Cretaceous Beetle (“Abu Ja‘ran”) Preserved in Jordanian Amber

A rare fossil of a beetle known locally as “Abu Ja‘ran” (order Coleoptera) has been discovered in Jordanian amber dated to approximately 140 million years ago (Early Cretaceous).

Jan 29,2026| Analysis
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Active Outings in Al-Koura District Driven by Natural Beauty

Active Outings in Al-Koura District Driven by Natural Beauty

During the weekend, Al-Koura District in western Irbid Governorate witnessed significant activity from visitors and nature enthusiasts, as recreational movement increased across plains, valleys, and forests. Forested areas, natural reserves, and roadsides were crowded with visitors seeking the springtime outdoors.

Feb 07,2026 | Around Jordan
Foreign Tourism in Petra Rebounds by 45% Last Year

Foreign Tourism in Petra Rebounds by 45% Last Year

Official statistics issued by the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority showed a notable improvement in the number of foreign visitors during 2025, reflecting a gradual restoration of confidence in Petra as a global tourist destination following regional and international challenges in recent years.

Feb 05,2026 | Around Jordan

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