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Roba Al Assi

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About Roba Al Assi

22 posts · joined 2005-08-31

After a childhood in thriving metropolitan Saudi Arabia, I moved to my native Jordan in 2003 to pursue a degree in Fine Arts and Design.

I have a long-term fascination with how art and culture shape and sometimes even control public perceptions and mentalities. Art has a critical role in producing culture, both in the past and today, and I spend countless hours trying to increase art appreciation in a culture that devalues the fine arts. I also love observing trends related to globalization in the local culture.

My personal blog can be accessed at http://andfaraway.net.

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March 6th, 2006

From the Jordanian Blogosphere

Roba Al Assi · 11:26 · Middle East & North Africa
A lot has happened in the past week or so that has gotten a lot of reactions from the Jordanian blogosphere- Al-Qaeda prisoners riot in Jordanian jails and other Al-Qaeda members attempt an attack on our soil. Khalaf thinks the jail riots were handled well, saying, "So, I would say ... 3 comments  · read »

February 25th, 2006

From the Jordanian Blogosphere

Roba Al Assi · 14:48 · Middle East & North Africa
The Jordanian bloggers are angry over the attack on Islamic, particularly Shi'aa, monument the Askariya Shrine, some of them are comparing the unneeded reactions from Muslims towards the Danish cartoon fiasco to the current apartheid at the ruination of a 1200 year old mosque. Mazen Arafat says, "Where is the ... 0 comments  · read »

February 19th, 2006

From the Jordanian Blogosphere

Roba Al Assi · 06:37 · Middle East & North Africa
"No Comment" caricature by Wael Attili The Jordanian blogosphere is discussing more traditional aspects relating to our culture and language this week. Khalidah writes about Jordanian traditions when it comes to marriage, this time discussing why she doesn't think the traditional method of arranged marriage works, "heck the ... 0 comments  · read »

February 11th, 2006

From the Jordanian Blogosphere

Roba Al Assi · 08:37 · Middle East & North Africa
The Jordanian blogosphere has a lot to say on the Jordanian constitution this week. Naseem Tarawneh writes about the 200 temporary laws and the Jordanian Constitution created between 1999 and 2005. Lina Ejeilat meanwhile is angry at the situation regarding the arrest of Chief Editors of the two weekly tabloids, ... 1 comment  · read »

February 7th, 2006

The Jordanian Blogosphere Reacts to the Danish Cartoons

Roba Al Assi · 06:37 · Middle East & North Africa
Like a lot of the blogosphere, the topic that has been taking over Jordanian blogs in the past two weeks is the infamous Danish cartoons: Ameen Malhas of Banzeen says, "Freedom of speech must be protected. We moan and whine when Muslims are attacked in other countries because of actions ‘fringe ... 2 comments  · read »

January 14th, 2006

From the Jordanian Blogosphere

Roba Al Assi · 14:11 · Middle East & North Africa
Jordan: Exempting US citizens from extradition and trial One of the issues in the Jordanian blogosphere is the Jordanian parliament's decision to ratify a bilateral agreement between Jordan and the US which exempts US citizens from extradition and trial under the auspices of the International Criminal Court. Khalaf of "What's Up ... 0 comments  · read »
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