Cuisine and Restaurants in Iran
To get a general idea of Iranian cuisine, it is worth recalling the Central Asian cuisine: rice is the head of everything here, lamb is most often used from meat,…
Category: Middle East
Antalya Sightseeing
Highlights Yivli Minare Mosque One of the special sights of Antalya is of course the minaret of the Yivli Minare Mosque. The jewel, built in the 13th century, is the…
Qatar Economy and Communication
ECONOMY Business etiquette You should have a lot of patience and perseverance in negotiations. Opening hours Business hours: Sa-Thu 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.…
Some Countries in Asia
Cambodia Cambodia’s grave situation is explained by decades of conflict: 1977/78 – under the Pol Pot regime, the currency was suppressed and the urban population was displaced in large numbers…
Before the trip to Oman
Passport and Visa Nordic citizens must apply for an e-visa electronically at https://evisa.rop.gov.om/ (tourist visa, 30 days). Visa on arrival is no longer given on arrival. Check that your passport…
Yemen Democracy and Rights
Democracy and rights Complete civil war has knocked out both decision-making with popular influence as well as the judiciary and other authorities. Both citizens and the media are subjected to…
United Arab Emirates Democracy and Rights
Democracy and rights The royal houses of the United Arab Emirates, abbreviated as UAE by Abbreviationfinder, have a monopoly on power and cannot be called into question. At the federal…
Turkey Democracy and Rights
Democracy and rights Abbreviated as TUR by Abbreviationfinder, Turkey is both tolerant, sometimes severe. The freedom to choose lifestyle is quite large, but in political contexts the boundaries are fixed.…
Syria Democracy and Rights
Democracy and rights Syria’s president has almost unlimited power and citizens cannot vote for the regime, even though general elections are held regularly. The constitution provides for freedom of expression…
Saudi Arabia Democracy and Rights
Democracy and rights The King’s House Al Saud holds Saudi Arabia, abbreviated as SAU by Abbreviationfinder, in an iron grip. The death penalty and executions are very common and freedom…
Qatar Democracy and Rights
Democracy and rights When the emir consults the people on national issues, it is his family he consults, as well as when he appoints other rulers. Most people living in…
Oman Democracy and Rights
Democracy and rights Abbreviated as OMN by Abbreviationfinder, Oman is an heir and the regent, who is titled the Sultan, has all real power. Popular protests and demands for political…
Lebanon Democracy and Rights
Democracy and rights The state is secular, but all important decisions in Lebanon are characterized – also by law – by the fact that the population is divided into many…
Kuwait Democracy and Rights
Democracy and rights There are elements of popular rule in the kingdom, but the elected members have little power compared to Kuwait’s royal house. The emir can veto laws, control…
Jordan Democracy and Rights
Democracy and rights Some organs are elected, but royal appointments and strong clans determine who gets real power in Jordan which is abbreviated as JOR by Abbreviationfinder. At the same…
Israel Democracy and Rights
Democracy and rights Abbreviated as ISR by Abbreviationfinder, Israel prides itself on being “the only democracy of the Middle East” and it is high ceilinged to express all kinds of…
Iraq Democracy and Rights
Democracy and rights Since the dictator Saddam Hussein was overthrown in 2003, abbreviated as IRQ by Abbreviationfinder, Iraq has undergone major changes. Among the most visible is that now, when…
Iran Democracy and Rights
Democracy and rights Human rights violations are common in Iran, and hundreds of people are executed each year. The country has a functioning electoral system, but the prisons also house…
Bahrain Democracy and Rights
Democracy and rights Abbreviated as BHR by Abbreviationfinder, Bahrain is dominated by its royal family, which, unlike the majority of the people, is Sunni Muslim. In recent years, the country’s…