Author: Sayed Farah سايد فرح

Sayed Farah سايد فرح is a bi-lingual writer, a contributor/ freelancer, a podcaster/ content creator, and the managing editor of Amman Post. In addition to covering news, Sayed’s main contributions are in health and wellness. A type 2 diabetic men’s physique competitor and the oldest national physique champion of Jordan at age 46. Born and raised in Amman, Jordan. For the health and wellness articles and podcast in English: www.sayedfarah.com For the progressive freestyle blog in Arabic: sayedfarah.wordpress.com

National Team Returns from IFBB World Championship

Amman — The Bodybuilding National Team of Jordan returned to Amman Tuesday, November 8th, after taking part in the World’s Championships held in Spain and organized by the International Federation of Bodybuilding (IFBB). IFBB Elitepro Mohammad Albdawi After last year’s competition, the Jordan Federation of Fitness and Bodybuilding (JFBB) posted on their official Facebook page: … Continue reading National Team Returns from IFBB World Championship →

Soldier Dead and 3 Wounded while Engaging Smugglers

Amman — A Border Guard captain, Muhammad Khodayrat, lost his life, and three soldiers were wounded while confronting smugglers on the northeastern borders this morning. In a statement, the Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army said smugglers opened fire on a Border Guard patrol on the northeastern borders, and soldiers returned fire, compelling the smugglers … Continue reading Soldier Dead and 3 Wounded while Engaging Smugglers →

Jordan on CNN Dream Destination List

by: Sayed Farah Amman — The kingdom earned a place on CNN's Dream Destinations list of the 22 best destinations to visit in 2022, with Jordan being the only Arab nation on the yearly list. The list noted the amazing carved-in stone city of Petra that despite the aftermath of the pandemic, "visitors will surely … Continue reading Jordan on CNN Dream Destination List →

Why Diets Fail and The Definition of Wellness

by: Sayed Farah You probably won't believe me if I told you that I fasted for 21 consecutive days. I consumed no food whatsoever, only water and coffee without any sweeteners or creamers. That's OK. I wouldn't believe me too unless I did it. That was in the year 2004, and it was in the … Continue reading Why Diets Fail and The Definition of Wellness →

Jordan Panorama 2021: Political and Economic Shocks

by: Mohammad Ersan translated by: Sayed Farah *All rights reserved to Amman Net & Arabi 21.*Published on Amman Post by exclusive permission. The Kingdom of Jordan entered the bicentenary of the state on the impact of political and economic shocks that drew the shape of the year 2021, which bore “existential” challenges. Most notably was … Continue reading Jordan Panorama 2021: Political and Economic Shocks →

Internal Revenue Up $1.63 Billion

Amman — The Ministry of Finance announced that internal revenues increased by $1.63 billion, around 18.7% in the first ten months of 2021, with a JOD380.9 million increase in tax collection. The ministry added that the post-foreign aid allotment deficit declined by JOD255.1 million. Non-tax revenue also marked a significant rise compared with the same … Continue reading Internal Revenue Up $1.63 Billion →

Did Ancient Humans Hibernate?

by: Sayed Farah Suppose you follow my Smart Protocol, Tim Ferriss's Slow Carb, or a similar lifestyle. In that case, it's imperative that you overeat on the weekend. This is the design. You won't be healthy or look good unless you do. Take a look at keto fanatics; they have flat muscles and no tone. … Continue reading Did Ancient Humans Hibernate? →

Haj Tawfiq Discusses Trade in Cairo

Cairo — Tools to improve Jordanian-Egyptian trade exchange and the role of the private sector in this respect topped the list of Khalil Haj Tawfiq’s discussions with Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr. Nevin Jameh, in Cairo. Haj Tawfiq is the president of the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) and the president of the … Continue reading Haj Tawfiq Discusses Trade in Cairo →

The National Carrier Project Moving Forward

Amman — The Ministry of Water and Irrigation has revealed that a Request for Proposal (RFP) will be sent to 5 prequalified consortiums to construct the National Carrier project. The ministry communicated that the future project shall be completed by 2027 and is expected to provide Amman and several country regions with roughly 300 million … Continue reading The National Carrier Project Moving Forward →

USAID and MOPIC Sign $597 Million Agreements

Amman — Two development aid agreements at a total value of $597 million were signed today in-between the USAID mission to Jordan and the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation (MOPIC) as part of the $1.2 billion US economic assistance to the Kingdom for the year 2021 MOPIC, represented by Minister Nasser Shraideh, and USAID … Continue reading USAID and MOPIC Sign $597 Million Agreements →