MENA Pop Culture
This Palestinian-American DJ and record producer is known for his catchphrase "another one" and his "keys to success."
Who is DJ Khaled?
This type of jurisdiction refers to a court's authority to hear a particular type of case.
What is subject matter jurisdiction?
This MENA country is home to the Great Pyramids of Giza.
What is Egypt?
This is the standard of proof in most civil cases.
What is preponderance of evidence?
This Egyptian singer's 1996 hit "Nour El Ain" became one of the best-selling Arabic songs of all time.
Who is Amr Diab?
This Latin term requires courts to follow precedent.
What is stare decisis?
This country is the world's largest exporter of crude oil.
What is Saudi Arabia?
This document asks a judge to make a ruling before trial (like one seeking summary judgment).
What is a motion?
Often rolled up and drenched in tart pomegranate molasses, this chewy Persian fruit leather became a viral social media sensation for its delicious and tangy flavor.
What is Lavashak?
Offer, acceptance, and this third element are the three requirements for a valid contract.
What is consideration?
This Jordanian archaeological site carved into sandstone cliffs was named one of the New 7 Wonders of the World in 2007.
What is Petra?
The umbrella term for out-of-court dispute resolution.
What is ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution)?
At Coachella 2023, this Palestinian-Chilean singer made festival history by becoming the first artist to perform a full set entirely in Arabic.
Who is Elyanna?
This Latin phrase describes a court acting "on its own motion," without a request from either party.
What is sua sponte?
This narrow strait connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and is one of the world's most important oil shipping routes.
What is the Strait of Hormuz?
This process involves a witness giving sworn, out-of-court testimony that is recorded by a court reporter for use later in discovery or at trial.
What is a deposition?
This Moroccan-American rapper immigrated to the Bronx at age 13 speaking only Arabic and French, with no English at all.
Who is French Montana?
This tort requires intent to exercise such serious dominion or control over another's chattel that it may justify payment of its full value.
What is conversion?
In 2022, this became the first MENA country to host the FIFA World Cup.
What is Qatar?
This pre-trial process involves the exchange of relevant documents and information between opposing parties.
What is discovery?