101 Courses
The Region 101
MENA is an acronym for the Middle East (sometimes Near East) and North Africa. For this website and mostly everywhere, we’re talking about the region that spans from Iran to Morocco, encompassing the Arabian Gulf, the Levant, and all of North Africa.
Arabic 101
Arabic is a Semitic language, stemming from the ancient Aramaic script from the Mesopotamian region. Many global languages derive their culture and history from Aramaic. MSA is the main language spoken through the MENA region.
Dialects 101
Those who learn Arabic and wish to communicate with native speakers need to learn two types of Arabic, Modern Standard Arabic and the dialect(s) of the region they wish to travel. Many of these dialects share commonalities and sounds with one another.
Countries 101
A brief overview of the Language, Culture, Religion, Politics, Economics, History, and Geography of the 23 countries that make up the dynamic MENA/SWANA region. Read to learn more about the multifaceted aspects of each country!
Healthcare 101
This series is a list of 23 infographics about the healthcare aspects of each MENA country: Structure, Financing, Investment Opportunities, Start-Ups, Challenges, and Solutions. Read to learn more from the infographics about each country’s healthcare.
Civilizations 101
A brief overview of the Inception and Decline, Allies and Rivals, Modern Influence, Ruling System, History, Key Accomplishments, and Economics of 93 ancient civilizations in the MENA region. Read more about these influential ancient empires & dynasties.