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Zurbian is a Famous Yemeni Dish, Notably Served on Occasions
Zurbian, one of the most famous dishes in Yemeni cuisine, is served in numerous restaurants in Aden. Al Noor Kitchens are among the best-known restaurants that excel in cooking Zurbian, which is a combination of rice with meat or chicken…
Thi Eshraq Mosque is an Ancient Landmark that Dates Back 1300 years
Thi Eshraq Mosque, best known as the Mosque of Omar bin Abdul Aziz, is an ancient mosque that hat dates back 1330 years. It was named after Thi Eshraq village (Sunlight village) because the sunlight first shines in this particular village.…
Mashannah Waterfall, A Spectacular Tourist Attraction Where Many Make a living
Mashannah Waterfall is among the most famous tourist attractions in Yemen, which lies in Ba'dan mountain and overlooks Ibb governorate. Considering its spectacular landscapes, hundreds of visitors come from different parts of Yemen, not to…
Camel Shepherds are Abandoning their profession amid Dwindling Rainfalls and Few Pastures
In the war-ridden region and in light of dwindling rainfalls, camel shepherds are struggling between rugged mountains and plains to find pastures, which has been lately rare. Despite these unfavorable circumstances and the low return, camel…
Women in Taiz Promote Peaceful Coexistence Norms
In the war-ridden region, Reem Noaman, who still grieves the death of her husband, decided to attend a training session on peaceful coexistence and conflict resolution in Taiz. After her husband passed away, she decided to have an active…
Despite Limited Resources, A Yemeni TV Series Recorded tens of millions of views
Nashwan Al-Razmi, a well-known Yemeni YouTuber, stole the spotlights by composing and producing a TV series that was notably filmed with his own cellphone, in one of the most rugged places in Yemen; Alnquilin. He leads a 13-member team,…
“Al-Qabeita Al-Lahjia” desert whose fame spreads beyond Yemen
Yemeni cities have long been known for their confectionary production and the “Lahij” governorate is the forefront of these cities, which is distinguished from other governorates in Yemen by its distinctive manufacturing, and its broad fame…
Under a Youth Initiative, The Cultural Office Held ‘To the Unknown’ Play
The cultural office in Taiz along with the Government of Yemen Youth and Children held " to the unknown" comedy play that addresses the dilemmas of Taiz people in light of the invincible siege and the death shells that target kids. The…
Despite Technological Developments, Ancient Sesame Oil Mills in Aden are Still Operating
Ancient traditional sesame oil mills in Aden are deemed among the most significant popular legacies that have been thriving for hundreds of years given their durability in producing oil of high quality. However, with technological…
Dire Living Conditions Force Sumaya into Selling Ice Cream to Feed her Kids
Despite the appalling reality fanned by the grueling war and the hurdles of living in a patriarchal society, thousands of women were forced into breaking retroactive norms that prohibit them from working in many jobs and daring to assume…