Yemen officially declared its independence from the British in November 1967 after a long and difficult struggle. The British had initially signed a treaty with the Imam of Yemen in 1934, which granted them control over certain parts of the country, including Aden. This agreement was heavily protested by many Yemeni citizens, who saw it…
Category: Middle East
What to See in Beersheba and Jerusalem (Israel)
Beersheba (Israel) Beersheba is the capital of the Negev. This is an ancient city that is mentioned in the Bible with the name of Abram. Beer Sheva was founded at the intersection of caravan routes and still remains a major trading center. Jerusalem (Israel) According to Pet with Supplies, Jerusalem is known as “the capital…
Attractions in UAE
Choosing the top attractions in the UAE is not an easy task, as there are quite a lot of them in the country. Only on the territory of cities such as Abu Dhabi and Dubai, you can count over a hundred tourist sites that are worthy of your attention. When planning a vacation in the…
Palestine Economy and Energy
According to Country Verifier, PNA is the initials of the Palestinian National Authority, the political institution established in 1994 following the peace agreements between the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Israeli government, with the task of administering the territories gradually evacuated by the Israelis. The agreements provided for an interim mandate for this body,…
Yemen Geography
Yemen, whose name in Arabic is pronounced AL-YAMAN, appears in history books under many names. The ancient geographers called it “Happy Arabia”. In the Old Testament, Yemen is referred to as The South and the Queen of Sheba, the Queen of the South, Queen Timna. The word AL-YAMAN is said to derive from the name of the ruler AYMAN…
Yemen Demography and Culture
Yemen, officially the Republic of Yemen. A country located on the southwestern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, which was formed in 1990 as a result of the unification of the Democratic People’s Republic of Yemen and the Arab Republic of Yemen. It is bordered to the north by Saudi Arabia, to the east by Oman, to the south by the Gulf of Aden and to the west…