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Ebtihal Mahadeen

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Ebtihal Mahadeen is a Jordanian woman currently living in the UK, where she is pursuing her doctorate degree. She is interested in culture, society, and feminism.

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17 March 2010

Jordan: Third “Blog About Jordan” Day a Success

Written by Ebtihal Mahadeen · Middle East & North Africa

Jordanian bloggers marked the third Blog About Jordan day on March 12th. As was the case in previous years, the cyber event was organized by U.S.-based Jordanian blogger Qwaider. Ebtihal Mahadeen reviews reactions in this post.

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26 January 2010

Jordan: Tweeps Celebrate their Country

Written by Ebtihal Mahadeen · Middle East & North Africa

In an initiative that was adopted by tweeps from other Arab countries, Jordanian users of micro-blogging site Twitter created and maintained a hashtag that celebrates the top 50 things they love about their country. Ebtihal Mahadeen takes a closer look at #Top50Jo.

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17 January 2010

Jordan: Bloggers Take On Controversial Court Ruling

Written by Ebtihal Mahadeen · Middle East & North Africa

Following the recent Jordanian Cessation Court’s decision to subject electronic websites to the Press and Publication Law, the Jordanian web has been overflowing with reactions to the court ruling which many Jordanians see as a step back for freedom of speech in the country.

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11 April 2009

Jordan: Community Work Changing Lives

Written by Ebtihal Mahadeen · Middle East & North Africa

In a heartwarming story from Jordan, Sha3teely blogs about his local community's efforts to help a visually impaired street vendor. Ebtihal Mahadeen brings us the story.

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14 March 2009

Jordan: Bloggers Come Together in Celebration

Written by Ebtihal Mahadeen · Middle East & North Africa

Jordanian bloggers came together to mark the second Blog About Jordan Day on March 12, an initiative started in 2008 by Qwaider. Jordanian and expat bloggers wrote about Jordan's perks and advantages, about its problems and future, and some were inspired to reflect on their personal attachment to the country.

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12 March 2009

Jordan: Blog About Jordan Day Approaches

Written by Ebtihal Mahadeen · Middle East & North Africa

Blog About Jordan Day, an initiative started in 2008 by blogger Qwaider, has begun. The day designated for all bloggers, Jordanian or not, to write about Jordan in any shape or form, is marked on March 12th of every year.

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