By: Sabri Saleem Anosh was one of the Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies. She integrated herself into the Yemeni culture. She learned how to play the Yemeni Guitar and participated in several Yemeni weddings.
Yesterday a group of students traveled to the Sana’a Cultural Heritage House – an ancient home in the Old City that has since been turned into a museum. The house is a fascinating glimpse into the long history of Yemen …
Bint as Sahn (“Daughter of the Dish”) is a traditional Yemeni dessert consisting of light, flaky dough topped with sesame seeds and honey. Yesterday students were treated to a lesson in how to cook this tasty dish, and now we …
In November the YCMES, like much of Yemen, took an official break for the Eid al Adha holiday. During this time, several students took advantage of their free time and traveled to Aden, the famous port city of southern …
Mac (Houston, TX) September 25th was my birthday. A few of my Yemeni friends made every effort to ensure that I had the chance to make a wish and blow out candles just like I do back home in the States. In …
Last week David and Tik’s two-month stint at the Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies finally came to a close. During their final hours before heading off to the airport, both had some last-minute cosmetic preparations to handle. In the …
It’s been one week since the beginning of Ramadan – the month of fasting for Muslims worldwide. Almost without exception, Yemenis over the age of 14 or 15 abstain from food and drink from dawn till dusk. In the video …