About the Arab World
General Information- Arab Cities (in Arabic) Country Info, Map, Cities: Info, History, Sites, Photos, ....
- ArabInfo Country Info, History, Government, Links
- ArabNet The online resource for the Arab world in the Middle East & North Africa ....
- Arab World OnLine An information source to every aspect of the Arab world ....
- Encyclopaedia of the Orient Politics, Economy, Health, Education, Religion, People, History, Cities
- ME Info ME Country facts, Maps, Geography, People, Government, Economy, Communication, Transportation
- MSN Encarta - Middle East Land & Resources, People, Economy, History ....
- Photograph Archive Early photographs of the Middle East
Maps
- Maps of the Middle East From The University of Texas at Austin. Countries, political, shaded relief, historical ....
- Maps of Africa From The University of Texas at Austin. Countries, political, historical, population, vegetation ....
Business and Economy
- Arab Bank A leading international institution with more than 370 branches world-wide
- Arab Business Network Promoting companies & thier products
- Arab Information Network Industrial Information
- Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development An autonomous development finance Pan-Arab organization
- Arab Research Center Aims to participate in the economic, business and management development cycle in the ME
- Arab Trade Financing Program Promoting trade among Arab countries and enhancing the competitive ability of exporters
- ArdWaTalab Arabic Center to Facilitate Trading and Financial Services on the Internet
- CBS MarketWatch Africa/Middle East markets - Stocks traded as ADRs, Currencies, General information ....
- Committee for Middle East Trade COMET diary of events
- Country Commercial Guide The Middle East and North Africa 2000 (pdf files)
- Gulf Business International & Middle East business from a Gulf prospective
- Gulf Business Explorer Business directory of the Arabian Gulf
- Gulf Center for Strategic Studies Provides analysis of western media's coverage of the Arab Gulf states
- Gulf Law Information on general law and corporate law relating to the Arab Middle East
- Gulf Directory Country & business info and business directory ....
- International Export Connections Library Guidance to companies trading with the Middle East markets
- Job Finder Network The leading employment network in the Middle East
- MENA - PeaceNet Sustainable peace through sustainable commerce using sustainable technologies
- Middle East Economic Survey Analysis of the oil and gas sectors, capital markets, financial and banking developments
- Middle East Business Daily Business News and articles from the world media ....
- Middle East Events Events. Exhibitions, Conferences, What's On Today/This Week ....
- MidEast Net The Arab & Middle East Business Gateway
- North Africa Journal Weekly, gateway to North Africa business ....
- PetroNet Your internet eye on the oil & gas industry in the Middle East and the Arab world
- US Agricultural Trade (ATO) Office Covers the five GCC countries of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and UAE
- U.S. Department of Energy - Persian Gulf Oil export factsheet
Culture & Education
Arts & Architecture- Arab Cities For better and worse, Arab cities try on a Western look
- Arab Stone City profile
- Arabic and Islamic Architecture Articles on buildings, trends, architects, art of the Muslim and Arab world (past and present).
- The Art of Arabic Calligraphy The Language and The Script, A Brief History, The Kufic Styles, The Cursive Styles ....
- Darat al Funun Home for the Arts and the artists of the Arab World
- Dome of the Rock By Roger Garaudy. History, Architecture ....
- Islamic & Arabic Arts & Architecture Explains the historical and cultural significance of Islamic and Arabic artifacts
Education & Science
- Al-Azhar A university in which taught different sciences, and religious & mental arts
- Classical Islamic Biomedicine Links to Islamic Medicine, Science and Alchemists ....
- Library of Alexandria To endow this part of the world with an important focal point for culture, education and science
- Muslim Scientists and Scholars Biographies
- This is the Truth Qur’anic revelation and the scientific facts
Poetry & Literature
- Arabic Poems Welcome to our unique & first encyclopedia for Arabic poems, poets & songs (in Arabic)
- Arab Poems Arab poets & poems from pre-Islam to today .... (in Arabic)
- Arab World Books Club and bookstore. Includes Authors' Homes (Biographies), Articles, Debate ....
- Diwan Al-Arab Arabic poetry (in Arabic) ....
- The Ethnic Woman International The Role of Women in Arabic Literature
- Oriental Works Poets & Poems (in Arabic)
- Window on Arabic Poetry In Arabic, English or French
Music, Songs & Dance
- Arab Musical Instruments The distinctive quality of Arab music owes a great deal to the type of instruments employed
- Arabic Classical Music One of the world's major musical systems
- Arabic Music Includes music from 1998 and prior years (Good quality sound) ....
- Arabic Songs Songs always updated
- Art Of Middle Eastern Dance A site for belly dancing education, inspiration, and entertainment!
- Kubbar.Com Arabic songs on the net
Artists, Singers, Authors ....
- Abdul-Haleem Hafez Songs, Video clips, Biography, Lyrics, Shop, Fan club, Films ....
- Ameen Rihani Biography, Works, Museum, Honors, Tributes ....
- Fairouz Information on Fairouz and the Rahbani Brothers
- Fairouz Our ambassador to the Stars - Music, Songs, Plays & Films ....
- Farid El-Atrash The King of the Lute - An actor, a singer, a composer ....
- Farid El-Atrash Remembering Farid al-Atrash: A Contender in the Age of Giants
- Gibran Khalil Gibran Works, Art, Museum. Bsharri, Biography ....
- Gibran Khalil Gibran Biography, The Prophet, The Mad Man, Works
- Leyla Mourad "Golden Voice of over 1,200 songs and 28 films"
- Mohammad Abdel Wahab The Father of Modern Egyptian Song
- Nazem El- Ghazali Songs of the much loved Iraqi singer
- Nour El-Houdda Girl with golden voice - Popular singer and actress
- Sayed Darweesh One of those lightning trajectories in the history of music
- Umm Kulthum The Star of the East - The Diva of Arabic Song
- Ziad Rahbani Theatre, Music & Songs
Film
- 1999 Arab Film Festival This year's event promises to be a stellar showcase, so mark your calendars ....
- Arab Film Distribution Features a wide range of narrative films, documentaries, visual essays and ethnographic films
- Filmmaker's Library A list of documentary films
- Sinbad Multimedia Quality films & multimedia about the Arab world, News, Reviews ....
Culture, Heritage, Tradition
- Al-Jadeed A review & record of Arab culture & art (USA)
- Al-Mustarib A newsletter about Arabic culture between the time of Harun al-Rashid and the coming of the Mongols
- Arab Ambassador Monthly magazine on Arab culture (USA)
- Arab Art Exchange Links to Arab artists ( images, reviews, biographies, homepages), museums, galleries, Arab art articles
- Arab Culture and Identity Arab culture and people - history, language and pop culture to art, music and literature
- Arab Heritage Information about the culture, customs, language and crafts of the Arab people
- Internet Public Library Say Hello in the Arabic Language, Learn Arabic, Arabic Culture
- The Original Arab, The Bedouin He represents the best adaptation of human life to desert conditions
- Water Pipe! Some call it a Hookah, others a nargile, even a shisha
Art, Antiques & Traditional Crafts (for sale)
- Arab Art Gallery Dedicated to the promotion of the fine arts
- ArtiZaman Embroidery, ceramics, wood works, glassworks and modern accessories ....
- Beirut Antiques Fair Trade shows & antiques dealers
- Silsal Ceramics Pieces draw inspiration from the pottery of the Middle East's ancient civilizations
Arabic Cuisine
- Food From the Arab World Welcome to the food of the Arab world, and eat heartily
- Middle Eastern Cook Book Introduces you to a tasty and joyful experience in Middle Eastern (Arabic) cooking
Organizations
- American Association of Teachers of Arabic Study, research & instruction of Arabic language, linguistics & literature
- Arab Fondation for the Image Aims to promote photography by locating, collecting and preserving the photographic heritage
Sport
- Arab Archery Federation - FATA Setting up of Arab and international tournaments
- Arab Sports Network ASN, the home of Arab Sports
History
Ancient & Modern- Documents Pertinent to Middle Eastern Issues Since 1907 ....
- Encyclopedia.Com Arab - Israeli Wars, Related Articles ....
- FrontLine The Gulf War 1991
- Mesopotania Ancient Near East, Sumeria, Akkadia, Babylonia, Kassites, Hittites, Assyria, Chaldea, Phoenicia, Carthage ....
- The Middle East in the 20th Century
- TimeLine A brief summary of ancient history of the Middle East, concentrates on the happenings in the 20th century
Documents & Politics
- Arab-Israeli Conflict Updates, Articles, Documents as seen by some Israelis
- Arab View A collection of articles written by leading journalists and editors in the Middle East ....
- Jane's IntelWeb Intelligence & Terrorism Watch Reports, Samples & Subscription
- Middle East Crisis Committee A group of activists dealing with Middle East issues ....
- Middle East Realities Independent information and analysis about what is really going on in today's Middle East
- Middle East Research and Information Project - MERIP Middle East Report, Background to Current Events, Articles ....
- Oppression.Org For the sake of humanity, we have a duty to make their suffering known ....
- Quiz on the Middle East Just so you can keep up with the perpetual crisis in the Middle East
- United States Committee for a free Lebanon Current Views - Middle East Issues, U.S. Foreign Policy Issues
Media
Directories for Arabic & Arab Newspapers & Magazines- Alif.Com Arab Online Media Directory (Fast download)
- Arabic Press You can choose either graphic or text only version of the Arabic Press
- Fare.Net Arab News & Media and other links (by period)
- Fayez.Net Arab Media and other links (by country)
- Middle East News Internet Press Directory Newspapers & News resources
- Sahafa Find newspaper and magazine publications from the Middle East - Daily, Weekly, Monthly, TV & Radio
Arabic Newspapers & Magazines printed overseas
- Al-Baath Arabic Weekly (USA)
- Al-Diplomasi Arabic Bi-Monthly (UK)
- Al-Hayat Arabic Daily (UK)
- Al-Majrasha Arabic Monthly (UK)
- Al-Miraat Arabic Weekly (CAN)
- Al-Muntada Arabic Monthly (USA)
- Al-Mustakillah Arabic Weekly (UK)
- Al-Nafitha Arabic Monthly (CAN)
- Al-Quds Al-Arabi Arabic Daily (UK)
- Al-Sharq Al-Awsat Arabic Daily (UK)
- Al-Zaman Arabic Daily (UK)
- Al-Watan Arabic Weekly (USA)
- Al-Wefaq Arabic Daily (USA)
- Arab Times Arabic Weekly (USA)
- Bareed Al-Janoub Arabic Weekly (UK)
- Quds Press News Agency Arabic Weekly (UK)
- Saout Al-Uruba - Arab Voice Arabic Bi-Weekly (USA)
News & Newsletters OnLine
- Al-Bushra, Arab American Roman Catholic Community Plenty of interesting articles ....
- Al-Hiwar Al-Dimocraty Arabic, English & French
- Al-Naba~ Magazine From Future For Culture And Media (in Arabic)
- Al-Nashra Arab Americans Affairs
- Ain Al-Yaqeen Weekly (USA)
- Arab World News Daily Editorials, Articles, News about Arab countries from the world media ....
- Arab Star Published in Dallas, Texas.
- Arabia.Com The destination for Arab news, business & culture ....
- ArabicNews Daily PanArab & Country News
- Arabies Trends The International Magazine on Arab Affairs
- ArabicNewsPaper.Com Arab news from different sources. Updated daily
- Electronic Whip Political Magazine
- LateNite News MidEast Peace ....
- The Link Bimonthly Newsletter - Culture, History, Current Events in the ME ....
- MSANews Archives (1996+) and Scholar Base: a directory of individuals involved in any aspect of Middle East studies
- Maghreb Confidential Economic and political information on Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco and Libya
- Middle East Realities Information and analysis about what is really going on in today's Middle East
- MidEast News Press & Media, Books & Arts, Maps+Regional News, Oil, Terrorism, Water, Obituaries & Profiles
- Middle East Review of International Affairs A new approach to study and discussion on the modern Middle East (Israel)
- Middle East Times Weekly news and independent analysis of politics, sport, business, religion and culture in the ME
- Middle East Daily Editorials, Articles, News from the world media ....
- Middle East UK Your online guide to all things Middle Eastern ....
- MSNBC - Middle East & North Africa Daily news & stories ....
- North Africa Journal Bringing North Africa to the World - Updated Weekly
- Persian Gulf News Daily Editorials, Articles, News about the Gulf states from the world media ....
- Washington Post Middle East Regional Coverage
Radio & TV
- Al-Jazeera Arabic News
- Arab Network of America ANA Internet Radio & TV Live
- ART Arab Radio & TV Network
- BBC News - Africa News in Audio, News in Video ....
- BBC News - Middle East & North Africa News in Audio News in Video ....
- BBC World Service - Africa & Middle East In Arabic: News, Arab Affairs in British Press, Learn English)
- CNN Interactive Africa Daily News
- CNN Interactive Middle East Daily News
- Orbit Satellite Television and Radio Network - Middle East & North Africa
- Showtime Arabia The Best Western Entertainment for the Middle East
- Voice of America - Arabic Branch Bringing you the News, Music, and Information you need and want
Media Related Sites
- Ali Abu Nimah's bitter pill Uncovering media myths about the middle east
- Arab American Mirror A critical look at contemporary Arab American issues
- Baha Boukhari Cartoon Featuring Abu-Arab, Abu Al-Abed, Arab & International themes ....
- Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America Promoting accurate and balanced coverage ....
- News Circle Arab-American affairs - a wide variety of publications, books, TV production, calendar of events and services
- Suite101 Middle East Politics, Articles & Links
- United States Report on the Middle East Political, economic and defense news are updated daily
- Washington Report on Middle East Affairs Interpreting the Middle East for North Americans & Interpreting NA for the ME
Organizations
Middle East Organizations- Arab Industrial Development and Mining Organization Restructuring of the organes of inter-Arab cooperation
- Arab League Alexandria Protocol, The Charter, Cultural Treaty, Joint Defense and Economic Cooperation Treaty ....
- Arab Organization for Agricultural Development To enhance agricultural development in the Arab region
- Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences (AUASS)
- Centre for Arab Unity Studies Promotes Arab unity
- Gulf Cooperation Council Charter and countries info ....
- Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting GOIC - to enhance industrial development in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
- Middle East Desalination Research Center Dedicated to basic, applied and research in the area of desalination technology
- Middle East Urology Network Highly Professional Urological Site - Includes Middle East Journal of Urology
Human Rights
- Amnesty International 1 Middle East & North Africa Press Releases and News, Case Updates, Press Awards ....
- Amnesty International 2 Middle East & North Africa Annual Report 1999 ....
- Arab Human Rights NetCenter Country Monitor, Focus, Campaigns, News Sources, Update ....
- Arab Organization for Human Rights (AOHR) Call for fundamental freedoms of all citizens and residents of the Arab world
- Human Rights Watch - Middle East Investigates and exposes human rights violations
- U.S. Department of State Country Report on Human Rights Practices
Peace in The Middle East
- Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies Dedicated to the study of Middle East peace and security, in particular Israel
- Middle East Children's Alliance - MECA Peace and Justice in the Middle East, focus on Palestine, Israel, Lebanon and Iraq
- MidEast Web for Coexistence Strives to create a better Middle East, to bring the peoples of the region closer
- Salam Review Peace and justice in the Middle East -Current & Back Issues, Articles, Calendar, US Policy, Culture ....
Environment
- Al-Reem Environmental Devoted to the Environment of the Arabian Gulf Region ....
- Center for Environment and Development for the Arab Region and Europe (CEDARE) Environmental Affairs ....
- Friends of the Earth Middle East An umbrella organization representing environmental nongovernmental organizations
Other Organizations
- Al-Hewar Center To help overcome the negative image of Arabs and Muslims that has pervaded American culture
- American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee Legal Services, Education, Events, Press, Chapters, Publications
- American Near East Refugee Aid - ANERA To reduce poverty and relieve suffering in the Middle East
- Arab Women's Solidarity Association Promotes Arab women's participation in social, economic, cultural, and political life
- Association of Arab-American University Graduates - AAUG Includes "Arab Studies Quarterly"
- Australian Arab Council
- Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding and better understanding between the Muslim world and the West
- Center for Economic and Social Rights - ME Promoting economic and social rights throughout the region
- Center for Strategic and International Studies - ME A policy research institution dedicated to analysis and policy impact
- Council for the National Interest Advocating grassroot support for a balanced US foreign policy in the Middle East
- Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia UN-SECWA Survey of Economic and Social Development
- European Institute for Research on Mediterranean and Euro-Arab Co-operation - MEDEA Independent and objective analysis
- Middle East Institute Founded on the premise that the Middle East would become a key region for the United States
- University of the Middle East Project A system of linked campuses located throughout the Middle East and North Africa
- U.S. Agency for International Development - USAID Serves the development needs of the Middle East
- US Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs US relations, Country information, Peace process, Regional topics ....
- US Committee for Refugees - USCR Reports on conditions for refugees and internally displaced persons in the Middle East
Travel & Tourism
Arab Airlines- Arab Air Cariers Organization (AACO) Information and links to airlines not listed below.
- Air Afrique Mauritania
- DAALLO Airlines Somalia and Djibouti
- Egypt Air
- Emirates UAE
- Gulf Air Bahrain
- Kuwait Airways
- Middle East Airlines - MEA Lebanon
- ORCA Air Egypt
- Palestinian Airlines
- Qatar Airways
- Royal Air Maroc Morroco
- Royal Jordanian Airlines
- Royal Wings Airlines Jordan
- Saudi Arabian Airlines
- Trans Mediterranean Airwats - TMA Lebanon
- Tunis Air
- Yemenia Yemen Airways
Travel & Tours
- Atlas Travel & Tourist Agency Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Holy Land - Tourist information, cities & sites, hotels, entertainment
- Pan East Tours For The Discovery Of The Nations & Unique Cultures of The Middle East ....
Guides
- Arabian Business & Cultural Guide Things to know and the Do's & Don'ts for the traveler and the business man
- Armchair World 1 Tips for Travelers to The Middle East and North Africa
- Armchair World 2 Tips for Travelers to Sub-Saharan Africa
- CDC Travel Information 1 Health Information for Travelers to the Middle East
- CDC Travel Information 2 Health Information for Travelers to North Africa
- Lonely Palnet Guide Destination Countries of Africa - A great guide
- Lonely Palnet Guide Destination Countries of the Middle East - A great guide
- MiddleEast.com Your gateway to civilizations - Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria. and their historical cities
- Middle East & North Africa Travel Accomodation, History, After Hours, Travel Info, Addresses, Cities & Sights, Business ....
- Miftah Shamali - North Africa Travel Getting there & costs, safety & health, climate, holidays ....
- Travel Guide - Africa General & Trave Info, Money, Duty Free, Health, Accodomation, Visas ....
- Travel Guide - ME General & Trave Info, Money, Duty Free, Health, Accodomation, Visas ....
- Travel Notes The Middle East
- Webcrawler Guide to ME Fact sheet, What to do, Where to stay, Speciality guides, News & Media
Hotels
- Luxury hotels and resorts Five star hotels and resorts in the Middle East
Weather
- Rain or Shine Weather, Almanac
- Yahoo! Weather Africa
- Yahoo! Weather Middle East
Special Sites
Christians- Al-Bushra Who are the Christians of the Holy Land and the Middle East? and other FAQs
- HiGrade Christianity in the Middle East
Jews
- History of the Jews From the Catholic Encyclopedia
- Jewish Communities The Middle East and Northern Africa (Maghreb)
- Jews in Arab Land Today On-line exhibition of recently taken photographs from six Jewish communities in Arab lands
- Jews of Iraq By Naeim Giladi.
Moslems - Read the Quran to really know Islam
- Al-Islam The Quran translated to many languages. Includes Hadith, Biography of the Prophet (Sirah), Manners ....
- Dates Converter Gregorian to Hijri, Hijri to Gregorian
- Muhammad, The Prophet of Allah Though the only one of the world prophets to be boom within the full light of history ....
- The Prophet of Islam What Does the Bible Say about Mohammad (PBUH) - A lecture by Ahmed Deedat
- The Rightly-Guided Caliphs Those Caliphs who truly followed in the Prophet's foot steps
- Submission A source on Islam on the WWW in many languages. Includes Mathematical Miracle of the Quran.
Assyrians
- Assyria All you need to know about Assyrians
- Assyrian Info A comprehensive library of archives containing documents and images of past and present
- Nineveh & Assyria A historical summary of the Assyrian people, from the dawn of civilization to the refugee situation of today
- The State of Assyria News, Education, Government, Health, Art, Sport, History ....
Kurds Also see Iraq
- AKA Kurdistan Opportunity to build a collective memory with a people who have no national archive
- Kurdistan Regional Government - KRG News, Progress, Culture, Reference ....
- The Kurds in World Politics Who are the Kurds? Early History of the Kurds, National Self-Determination ....
Tuareg & Berber Also see Algeria
- Tunghat A page about the Tuareg people (Imazighen of Niger, Mali, Burkina, Algeria and Libya)
Flaura & Fauna
- A-Z of Camels The desert dweller's primary source of transport, shade, milk, meat, wool and hides
- Arabian Horse Guide General information on the Arabian horse, interesting articles and an international marketplace
- Arabian Horse Pages Arabian Horse Community News
- Arabian Wildlife Devoted to all aspects of the natural world
- Coral Reefs Seas of the Middle East, Oil pollution and Red Sea tourism lead the list
- Ornithological Society of the Middle East To encourage an interest in and conservation of birds of the Middle East
Other Related Sites
- Cafe Arabica People, Jobs, Calendar, Respectives, Articles, Culture, Politics, Law, Music, Directories, Organizations ....
- Desert Voice Dedicated to all the free voices in the Gulf Corporation Council
- Gamal Abdel-Nasser Played a significant role in the history of the Egyptians, the Arabs, the Africans and the third world
- Muntada Al-Qal3ah Arab chat - Culture, Politics, Literature, Religion (In Arabic)
Other good links to the Arab World
- 4 Arabs The largest search engine for Arabs and the Middle East
- Al-Bab Country profiles, Arab life and culture ....
- Al-Bawaba The Middle East Gateway ....
- Al-Mashriq - The Levant Guide and entry point to the life and history of the countries of Eastern Mediterranean
- Al-Murshid A searchable, browsable hierarchical index of the Arab and Mid-Eastern Internet
- Arab and Muslim NetWork Information Links to community & support groups. Latest news from Arabic newspapers ....
- Arab Centre Newspapers, Radio & TV, Music, Arab Humor, Chat Room, Match-Making, Arab Recipes, Weather, Quran ....
- Arab View Network Your view to the Arab world
- Arab Web Network Media, Tourism, Universities, Links ....
- Arabian Oasis Lots of information, Arabic music, poetry, publications and much more
- Arabic Top Sites Arabic sites covering a wide range of subjects ....
- Ayna Arabic Internet Directory, community, chat, e-mail, greeting cards and more ....
- FayezNet Links to Arab Related Sites
- Middle East Web Sites Provided by UAE University ....
- Middle East Information Network Acurate and comprehensive information about the Middle East ....
- Middle East Internet Directory Comprehensive and accurate listings of commercial & business web sites, Country Statistics
- Nawal Arab Directory A Comprehensive listings by category / country
- Orientation Middle East Orientate yourself and access facts and figures about the Middle East ....
- Planet Arabia Everything Arab - directories, news, chat ....
- Yahoo Arabs Search engine and catogarized listing for Arabs ....
since 20 January 1998