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The Sedentarization of the Bedouin People

Sep 30, 2009 Comments Off Katie Fremantle

At the beginning of the 1970s a modernisation and urbanization process was exercised on the Bedouin which profoundly influenced their way of life and hence was detrimental to their traditions. This process involved housing the Bedouin in purpose built urban centres based on western planning models. In reality, it is since the 50’s that some sort ...

Bedouin guides of Wadi Rum

Mar 12, 2009 Comments Off Mark Abouzeid

An example of a Bedouin tourist website. Bedouins introduce themselves and their tours, hiking and (camel) trekking trips - making tourists experience "the highpoint of their holiday" in Wadi Rum.

It all begins with Respect

“If we begin to see each other as we are…brothers, all striving for the same things and with the same problems…then maybe we can begin to put an end to this madness. We are fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, bosses, employees, emigrants, lovers and, most of all, children.

As long as we highlight differences in our cultures, traditions and lives, then a true dialogue can never begin. However, once we show respect for the traditions, history and lifestyle of other peoples, then we can truly begin to talk about the numerous problems we all face.”

Mark Abouzeid, co-founder BHP
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The Sedentarization of the Bedouin People

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