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Shirin Wertime

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Shirin Wertime graduated from the College of William & Mary in the US with a degree in Government and French & Francophone Studies. As a 2010 Boren Critical Languages Scholar she spent one year studying Arabic in Syria and Morocco. Her study of languages and passion for travel have taken her to over 20 countries. Shirin is particularly interested in the Middle East and North Africa given her Iranian-American background and time spent living and studying in the Arab world. She hopes to pursue an internationally focused career in the realm of development and/or sustainability. ​
Persian New Year delicacies
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Norooz: A Delight for the Senses

  • March 20, 2015
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Saudi Film Festival
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Young Filmmakers Put Saudi Cinema on the Map

  • March 1, 2015
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Meet Beam Wallet, the App That’s Revolutionizing the Way You Shop

  • January 27, 2015
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BarakaBits’ Top 10 Holiday Gift Ideas for 2014

  • December 16, 2014
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Xerxes Speaks
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Forget “300”, Meet the Real Xerxes in This Great New Comic

  • December 3, 2014
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Can You Guess What These Famous Celebrities Have in Common?

  • November 13, 2014
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Project 91 Charity Shop
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Fashion for a Cause: How a Charity Shop is Empowering Moroccan Youth

  • October 25, 2014
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Najmeh Khedmati wins Iran's first gold medal
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Women Athletes Win Big at the 2014 Asian Games

  • October 10, 2014
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Islamic Doctor Miniature Painting
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5 Persian Scholars Who Shaped the Islamic World

  • October 9, 2014
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Scene from Zero Degree Turn
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Forgotten Hero: How an Iranian Diplomat Saved Jewish Lives During WWII

  • September 27, 2014
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Persian beauty secrets by Hashem L Kelesh
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5 Traditional Persian Beauty Secrets

  • September 16, 2014
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Black Rainbow
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Black Hand: Iran’s Banksy?

  • September 11, 2014
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Attention: Great Leaders in the Making

  • August 1, 2014
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Checkmate! The Persian Origins of Some Favorite English Words

  • July 19, 2014
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Morocco Music Festival
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World Music Takes Center Stage in Morocco

  • July 1, 2014
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United by Diversity and Love for the Game: Iran’s Team Melli

  • June 29, 2014
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Pashas Of The Silver Screen: An Eastern Take On Western Film Classics

  • May 2, 2014
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Norooz
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How To Welcome The Persian New Year To Your Table

  • March 22, 2014
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