Middle East Essays

What are some current issues facing Saudi Arabia? What is the climate for doing business in Saudi Arabia today? Well the to answer the first part of the question I would say that infrastructure is one of the big issues in Saudi Arabia. Most of the towns they have are as old and outdated. Also […]

The foundation of Saudi Arabia has always revolved around a particularly rigid interpretation of Islam. The various public ministries such as Justice and Education are strictly governed by religious authorities; for instance, they prohibit the diffusion of any book that’s not part of the official Saudi syllabus to students. The propagation of extremist beliefs is […]

This project evaluates and distinguishes the strategies used by Burj Al Arab hotel to adapt to Dubai’s risk environment. The goal is to increase profitability and gain global recognition. Dubai, located in the United Arab Emirates, borders the Arabian Gulf to the north, Oman and Saudi Arabia to the east and south, and Qatar and […]

Saudi Arabia Food Saudi Arabia, a Muslim state, follows Islamic principles in its cuisine and eating habits, which include avoiding alcohol and pork. The traditional foods in Saudi Arabia continue to adhere to Islamic customs despite the influence of modernization on the society’s traditions, clothing styles, and hospitality. Zuhur explains that the Saudi Arabian cuisine […]

Having assessed Source A, it is clear that Sir Anthony Eden harbored an unfavorable view of Colonel Nasser and had justifications for his opposition towards him. Eden believed that the canal was not essential to Egypt. He accused Nasser of being self-centered and taking control of the canal for his personal gain. Eden had to […]

The Pyramids at Giza remain one of the most amazing architectural works in history and the Great Pyramid stands as the last surviving wonder of the ancient world. The Great Pyramid is “the largest pyramid… [and] was until early twentieth century the biggest building on the planet” (Shaw). It is because of this reputation that […]

Compare and contrast Ancient Egypt and Ancient China, they similarities and differences.There were four main ancient River Valley civilizations: the Fertile Crescent of Mesopotamia, the Nile River of Egypt, the Indus River of India, and the Yellow River of China. These civilizations showed specific similarities and contrasting differences. Many of these differences and similarities showed […]

In Ancient Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt the kings ruled in very different ways. Although the kings of both lands were closely tied to religious institutions they had very different responsibilities to their subjects because of the culture of these areas. In Egypt, a cultural belief in Ma’at, a religious concept of universal harmony and repetition […]

The poem “Ozymandias King of Egypt”, being a very powerful poem, is generally a poem about power and is written as a short, structured and rhyming story which discusses the meaning of life and the changes going on in the world all the time. “Ozymandias King of Egypt” is actually a sonnet. It has fourteen […]

The civilizations of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and China were all different but were also developed similar ways of doing things. The political, economic and intellectual outlooks of these ancient peoples say a lot about their ways of life. The religious views of Egypt and Mesopotamia were rather different. II. Politics The political thinking of these […]

Introduction: This essay concerns itself with exploring the Islamic and political orientation of Sayyid Qutb (1906-1966), an Egyptian civil servant turned political and religious activist, inspired by fundamentalist Islam. To gain an understanding of what influenced and formulated Qutb’s ideas it has been necessary to provide some background information relating to the history of modern-day […]

You cannot change your life in a day; you can however decide to change your life in a moment. Our life is like a ship. It has inertia. You can decide to turn the ship but it doesn’t happen immediately. There have been times I have wanted to turn my life for the better, and […]

The Rosetta Stone In 1799, Napoleon Bonaparte and his army invaded Egypt, Napoleon’s army was helping to repair a fort near the Egyptian town of Rosetta. In the process of dismantling the wall, a member of the expedition discovered a slab of stone with inscriptions from 196 B. C. E. , of three languages; hieroglyphics […]

DBQ EssayBy Joshua Yerdon In ancient times there were many advanced civilizations, out of every ancient civilization that arose in the East, four civilizations really stood out, these civilizations excelled in many ways, Philosophy, religion, the creation of laws, and writing. Mesopotamia is one of the great cavitation’s that arose, it is located in the […]

So, they established a central government to regulate matters among them. On the other hand, the geographical position of Egypt helped the Egyptians to be in constant contact with the East and the West, the North and the South, a matter that helped them acquire a lot of experiences and cultures. Hence, the Egyptian community […]

The dress style of ancient Egyptians and pharaoh’s adornments is a fascinating topic to research as it reflects the cultural and climatic factors of the time. As the ancient Egyptians lived in a hot climate, they preferred light clothing materials made from plant fibers like linen. Wool was not preferred, although silk was imported by […]

The risk of unemployment poses a threat to the world economy and is intertwined with various societal problems, including escalating global poverty and crime rates. As Philpott (1) notes, unemployment is a pervasive issue impacting individuals across various job sectors including blue-collar, white-collar, managerial, and professional positions. This problem is particularly prevalent in Egypt due […]

In Cairo’s slums, a young boy rises at sunrise. His mother prods him to awaken and tend to the horses so he can earn money for dinner despite his hunger. As he works, the boy takes in the stunning view of the pyramids illuminated by dawn’s early light. Accompanied by saddled horses, he goes to […]

The Ancient Egyptians domesticated a large variety of animals; from everyday cattle to exotic creatures such as the peregrine falcon and the Egyptian mongoose. These animals were important to many aspects of everyday life in Ancient Egypt, from religious beliefs that the animals were associated with to their economic value and the companionship they provided. […]

The palette of Narmer is a highly significant artefact when looking at ancient Egyptian history, and is dated as the final century of the fourth millennium BC (Naqada 3), during the reign of King Narmer. Discovered in 1898 by James Quibell and Frederick Green, at the key archaeological site of Hierakonpolis, the palette’s meaning has […]

Tourism is essential for all countries as it serves as the primary source of foreign currency inflow. Some countries, such as Tunisia, are actively developing their limited tourist resources to attract global visitors. In contrast, countries like Egypt have abundant natural resources or a rich historical background contributing to their grandeur and aim to protect […]

The military has the monopoly of force and is the most organized sector of a states employees. The chance of a coup and subsequently a military government is far more likely if the country is suffering from internal strife and this has been the pattern for many developing and post colonial nations. It is after […]