Alia Saad

Deniz Atalar (@atalardeniz) is on the job market! #econjobmarket In her JMP, she asks: How costly are trade barriers for welfare when domestic suppliers respond through catch-up innovation? 1/9

A remarkable new study has found that simply sniffing rosemary could boost your memory by an astonishing 75 percent. Scientists discovered that the scent of this common herb helps the brain break down a compound called acetylcholine — a key chemical that supports learning, focus, and memory retention. Acetylcholine acts like a messenger in the brain, allowing nerve cells to communicate quickly and clearly. As we age or experience stress, levels of this chemical drop, often leading to forgetfulness or mental fog. But rosemary’s natural compounds — particularly cineole — have been shown to slow this breakdown, keeping brain signals sharp and steady. In controlled tests, participants exposed to rosemary aroma performed significantly better on memory tasks than those in unscented rooms. They remembered to complete tasks, followed instructions more accurately, and showed improved reaction times. The best part? This powerful brain boost doesn’t require pills, supplements, or hours of training. Just a few minutes of breathing in rosemary’s earthy scent — through essential oils, fresh herbs, or even rosemary-infused air sprays — could help your brain stay alert and focused. Researchers believe rosemary may offer a safe, natural way to enhance cognitive performance in students, professionals, and even older adults facing memory decline. One small sniff. One massive impact. Rosemary is no longer just a kitchen herb — it may be one of nature’s most effective tools for keeping the mind sharp.

@AntonSaad @FIDIC @FCL_FIDIC @JordanEngineers Congratulations, great achievement 💫

I am happy to share that I have obtained a new certification: FIDIC Certified Trainer Fundamental Construction Contracts V2 From FCL - FIDIC Credentialing! @FIDIC @FCL_FIDIC @JordanEngineers

" ماذا قدم العرب للبشرية؟ "

نحن أعمدة الحياة وأساساتها… #اليوم_العالمي_للمرأة #يوم_المراه_العالمي 💜

Thank you Congresswoman @AOC for your clear moral position and thank you @elonmusk for being responsive. I was able to reach my sister and other members of my family at 2:03 AM this morning. They told me being without communications was as traumatic as anything they have witnessed in this horrific situation. They were unable to communicate with loved ones, or call ambulances or rescue teams. They did not know who would know if they were harmed or killed. They are terrified connections will be cut again. Elon, please coordinate with @ochaopt @UNRWA. With your assistance, they can get the right support to internationally recognised aid organisations on the ground in Gaza. These are defining days for the whole world, and you can be remembered as connecting people in distress equally, wherever they are, be it in Ukraine, Palestine, or anywhere else in this wounded world.

Celebrating the Ain Ghazal Statues! #GoogleDoodle google.com/doodles/celebr… via @GoogleDoodles

In Barcelona, on rainless Fridays, the children were told to come with their own vehicle (bike, scooter, skateboard, etc.). Initially, 5-6 children started doing it, but now all the kids are eagerly waiting for Friday to come.

في مقابلة مع تشومسكي طرح عليه المذيع البريطاني اللامع بيرز مورغان هذا السؤال: أنت الآن في الرابعة والتسعين من العمر. ما السؤال المُلِح الذي لم تجد له أي إجابة طوال عمرك المديد هذا؟ تشومسكي: هو ذات التساؤل الذي طرحه غاليليو من قبل وهو كيف لنا معشر البشر أن نُنشئ من رموز مبعثرة معانٍ لا حصر لها يفهمها السامع دون أدنى جهد (أي سؤال اللغة وكيف اُختص بها البشر دون سواهم).

Finland’s education system is one of the best in the world

According to recent research, here's how kids best learn letter-sound pairings. Hint: Get ’em up and moving!

This sanctuary in Jordan offers a rare happy ending to animals rescued from 'the worst zoo in the world' and other war-torn areas on.natgeo.com/44ySXmI

Glad to have participated in a workshop by the World Bank Group for discussion and training on the standard procurement document for road maintenance contracts

زيت زيتون عضوي للتصدير خارجيا لزيادة أرباح صغار المزارعين الأردنيين من إنتاجهم إعداد موفدة المملكة إلى معرض "فانسي فود" في نيويورك سارة درواشة #الأردن #زيت_الزيتون #الولايات_المتحدة #معرض_فانسي_فود #هنا_المملكة

Delighted to announce today I have delivered 1-day training workshop to the Ministry of Public Works & Housing (Jordan) engineers titled the roles and responsibilities of the Employer in the #FIDIC Red Book and the Unified Contract for Construction Projects Conditions of Contract

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"Promote team learning over individual knowledge-hoarding." hbr.org/2023/06/build-…

مشروع جانبي اخذ مني شهرين شغل: كتاب اطفال اليوم تم نشره على امازون يحتوي على مجموعة قصص للاطفال موجّهة للعائلات العربية التي تتحدث اللغة الانجليزية مشكلة اراها كثيراً عند الاهالي العرب المغتربين (وحتى بعض المقيمين في الوطن العربي) انه ليس هناك كتب موجهة للاطفال العرب باللغة الانجليزية الكتاب عبارة عن مجموعة قصص قصيرة مناسبة لعمر اكبر من ٥ سنوات القصص تتحدّث عن شخصيات عربيّة حقيقية تاريخية ومعاصرة بطريقة مناسبة للاطفال وتعرّفهم بهذه الشخصيّات من علماء وباحثين الى فنانين وشعراء ومهندسين ورواد فضاء اخترت شخصيات من كل انحاء الوطن العربي اتمنى ان اسمع رأيكم بالكتاب