The United Arab Emirates is composed of seven emirates, each governed by their own emir, or ruler. The most famous emirates are Abu Dhabi, where the capital of Abu Dhabi City is located, and [...]
Dubbed the “new Dubai,” Qatar has experienced rapid recent growth due to a tremendous amount of outside investment in the natural gas and oil industries. As a notably smaller and [...]
Known as the “Switzerland of the Middle East,” Lebanon is comprised of beautiful mountains and green scenery, as well as a swanky, urban capital located in Beirut. The people of [...]
Kuwait’s oil industry makes it one of the world’s richest nations and also one of the most expensive in which to live. For the experienced, there are well-paid opportunities in the country [...]
Rich in history, Jordan is most widely recognized for the preserved ancient ruins of Petra, or the “rose-red city.” Once under the control of the British Empire, the nation celebrated [...]
Made up of 33 islands in the Persian Gulf, Bahrain is an recent oil-rich country, celebrating its newfound success. Today, it is home to upscale malls and hotels, and even hosts a Formula 1 race [...]
Egypt lies in northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Libya and the Gaza Strip, and the Red Sea north of Sudan, and includes the Asian Sinai Peninsula. With a rich and extensive [...]
When presented with the option of teaching in Saudi Arabia, one might think, “what?!” However, this dynamic country is in need of more teachers, sparked by an initiative of the [...]
As a country rich in history, loaded with beautiful beaches, and home to a fun, young population, Israel is an excellent place to teach abroad. English teachers are in high demand in Israel, [...]