Ingredients The baseFine semolina (1 cup)Coconut powder (1 cup)Plant oil (1 cup)Yogurt or Cream قشطة (1 cup)Sugar (1 cup or half a cup)Egg (1)Vanilla (1 tbspn)Baking powder (1 tspn) SirrupSugar (1.5 cup)Water (2 cups)Lemon (1)Vanilla (1 tbsp) Instruction– Preheat the oven 350 – Mix all the dry ingredients of the base then add the wet…
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Oreo Truffle
serving 10-13 truffle balls IngredientsOreo biscuits (9 x 4 packs or more)Cream cheese (100g)Melted milk chocolate (300g)Crushed peanuts (50g) Instruction– Remove all the orea from the packs and place them inside the mixture to crush them– Add the cream cheese slowly until the mixture becomes harder than a paste and easy to roll– Make 10-13…
Read MoreSocotra: Hidden Paradise of Outlandish Species
Socotra, a legendary place at the edge of the world, is home to a high number of distinctive species, often described as “the most alien-looking place on Earth” (Brereton, 1990). An isolated island of Yemen was proven by the researchers in the 20th century that despite the island’s size (83 by 27 miles) it consisted of…
Read MoreCinnamon rolls: Puff pastry edition
I remember making cinnamon rolls once, and it was a hassle for some reason. But this recipe is super easy! Puff pastry edition and takes only 10mins! All you need are the following: Puff pastry sheetsCinnamon powder 1 tbspBrown sugar 1/3 cupsMelted butter to brush the pastry sheets Instructions:– Preheat the oven for 400 F–…
Read MoreManhattan of the Desert: Yemeni Strategic Urban Planning
Shibam, the first city on earth to construct vertical buildings, was highly appreciated for its strategic architectural design since the pre-islamic period. Situated in the Governorate of Hadrahmaut in Yemen, Shibam’s building has existed over 1,700 years. In 1982, the city was added in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list and often described as the…
Read MoreThe global key challenges and solutions of ecotourism development
AbstractWith the growing population in our world today, the world is facing various types of global issues, one obvious topic is climate change. Few countries across the globe are experimenting with various systems to lessen the impact of climate change, such as through ecotourism. Ecotourism is a type of tourism that helps raise awareness and…
Read MoreALJADA: An introduction to the untapped market of student housing
IntroductionEducation is one of the fastest-growing industries in the UAE today by virtue of governmental spending and the crucial position granted to it in the country’s national vision 2021. Nestled within the emirate of Sharjah, University City, one of the prime hotspots for education, is home to some of the top universities in the UAE…
Read MoreThe Revival of Al-Nassiriya
AlNassiriya, one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Sharjah, has a strategic location, where the neighbourhood is situated between Dubai and Ajman, and the Khalid port is a few blocks away from the northern region. Despite its social and physical challenges, the neighbourhood is hopeful for a better future. The plan document was produced to showcase…
Read MorePaving the way to a sustainable future – Expo 2020
I had the chance to visit the Sustainability Pavilion, which is also known as the Terra – the centerpiece of Expo 2020. Interestingly, Expo 2020 is the first World Expo in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia region will be open from the 1st October 2021 until 31st March 2022. Expo 2020 will unite…
Read MoreYemen: History and Islam
Watching what happened in Yemen the past decade breaks my heart. I’m powerless and clueless as to how I can potentially help. I hope one day I can contribute to any change to the country. Similarly, I believe in Karma, what goes around will eventually come around to those who should be held accountable for…
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