Ar-Ramtha City مدينة الرمثا
—  City  —
The City Hall
Official seal of Ar-Ramtha City Seal
Ar-Ramtha City
Coordinates: 32°33′0″N 35°51′0″E / 32.55°N 35.85°E / 32.55; 35.85Coordinates: 32°33′0″N 35°51′0″E / 32.55°N 35.85°E / 32.55; 35.85
Country	Jordan
Province	Irbid Governorate
Municipality established	1927
Government
• Type	Municipality
• Mayor	Hussein Abu Sheeh El-Zubi
Population (2010)[1]
• Total	120,365
Time zone	GMT +2
• Summer (DST)	+3 (UTC)
Area code(s)	+(962)2
Website	http://www.ramthacity.gov.jo

Ar Ramtha, also known as Al-Ramtha (Arabic: الرمثا‎) is a city situated in the far northwest of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. It covers 40 km, and has a population of 120,365 people.

Name[link]

Ar Ramtha is named after a local desert plant, Al Ramath (Arabic: الرمث‎). During its occupation by the Roman Empire, the city was known as Ramatha.

History[link]

A Byzantine archeological site in Ar Ramtha

The Roman Empire utilized Ar Ramtha as a remote hub to cross-link their colonies. The ruins of buildings and ancient Roman antiquities have been discovered at different parts of Ar Ramtha. During the Islamic expansion, Ar Ramtha, which was in the Houran territory, was a port for Muslim scientists crossing between Syria and Al-Hijaz. Historically and sociologically, the city is the twin to Daraa city in Syria, which is located on just the other side of the border.

Economy[link]

Ar Ramtha's economy relies on commerce and import and export trading. The Al Hassan industrial estate houses several outsourcing companies supported by foreign shareholders with most of the products sold to American and European markets.

Culture[link]

The city is famous for the inherited ritual-poetries recited in wedding ceremonies and public affairs. One of their dances is called the Dabke for which people from Ar Ramtha are famous. Mijwez music originated in Ar Ramtha. Famous artists from Ar Ramtha are Nayef El- Zubi, Hussein Al-Sal man, and Mitaab Al-Sag gar.

Sport[link]

This city has two sports clubs, Al-Ramtha SC, a football club which is also a member of the Jordan League, and Ittihad Al-Ramtha, another football club which is a member in the first division in Jordanian Football.

Education[link]

The city is home to the Jordan University of Science and Technology, which includes a large University hospital that provides medical treatment in the region, and offers chances to medical students in the university to intern and learn during their study years.

References[link]

1. ^ Entry at "the world gazeteer"

This biographical article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (October 2011)

Moustafa Amar (Arabic: مصطفى قمر‎) (born Moustafa Ahmed Mohamed Hassan Amar Arabic: مصطفى أحمد محمد قمر‎ on September 22, 1966) is an Egyptian musician and actor.

Early life[link]

Moustafa Amar attended Al-Shaheed Abbas School where his talent and love for music and singing earned him the role of lead singer in the school concert. His father got him a guitar when he was ten and he began taking summer classes. Amar attended the University of Alexandria, then he moved to Cairo to find a production company.

Personal life[link]

Amar is married to Ghada Essa and they have two sons, Eyad and Tayam. Eyad was born in 1993. Tayam was born in 1996. They're currently attending AIS: the American International School in Egypt. Both were in his movies, Qalb Garee and Bahibak Wana Kaman. Eyad likes to play the guitar and Tayam likes to play the drums.

Career[link]

Amar's first song was "Wala Yabou Khad Gameel", released on a collective album, and in 1990, he released his first solo album, Wassaf. In 1992-1993, he released his second album, Layaleki, which sold well. He has collaborated with actress Nilly ("Papa Noel"), arranger/singer Hamid El Shari and Gipsy Kings. In 2004, he released Enssa, his 14th album.

In addition to writing his own music, he has composed for other Arabic singers, including Ehab Tawfik and Ali El Haggar.

Discography[link]

• Wassaf (1990)
• Layaleki (1993)
• Seket Al-Ashe'en (1994)
• Eftekerney (1995)
• Ela Man Yehomo Al-Amr (1996)
• Tal Al-Leil (1997)
• Nar El-Hob (1998)
• Enaek Wahshaney (1999)
• Aisheen (with Gipsy Kings) (2000)
• Haiaty (2001)
• Monaya (2002)
• Rohy Feek (2003)
• Bahebak Wana Kaman (2003)
• Enssa (2004)
• Lessa Habayeb (2006)
• Heya (2010)

Singles[link]

• Ghazali (ft Hamid El Shari) (2000)
• Sotak mosh kefaya (ft sheirn wagdy) (2006)

Videography[link]

• Dabadebou
• Habibi
• Bahebak
• Remsh Eynou
• Sekat Elasheen
• Ermi Almandeel
• Feen Habibi
• Eftkerni
• Salmoli
• Tal El-leel
• Elsood Eyouno
• El-leela Doob
• Dabadebou
• Ghazaly (1998) featuring Hamid El Shari
• Aisheen (2000) featuring Gipsy Kings
• Law Sa'aloony
• Haiaty (2001)
• Monaya (2002)
• Meen Gherak (2003)
• Lessa Habieb (2006)
• Mabahbkeesh (2007)
• Howa Da Aebo (2007)
• Mareed Bil Hob (2009)
• Heya (2010)

Filmography[link]

• Al Batal (1997)
• Al Hob Al Awal (2000)
• As'hab Walla Business (2001)
• Alb Garee' (2002)
• Bahebbak Wana Kaman (2003)
• Hobbak Nar (2004)
• Hareem Kareem (2005) (with Dalia El Behery)
• Ali Ya Weeka (TV serieis)
• Esabet Al-Doctor Omar (2007)
• Mafeesh Faida (2008)
• Montaha elaeshaa (2010) (TV series) with Diana Karazon

External links[link]

• Official website
• Facebook page
• @Moustafaamar
• Moustafa Amar at MySpace
• Moustafa Amar at Ghaneli
• Mustafa Qamar at the Internet Movie Database