“Fida Touma”

Ramallah -  New shopping centers and new lifestyles are emerging in the city, but old ones still persevere. Two street vendors heading to the city center to sell their goods. Ramallah is…
Fida Touma – Ramallah Lab

Ramallah -  Officially the smoking age is 18 in Palestine; but this is rarely observed. Teenagers start smoking early and it is common to see young men smoking the Hooka in cafes…
Fida Touma – Ramallah Lab

Ramallah renamed and named its streets in the past few years. A hefty  naming project was underway where Palestinian, Arab, and international figures and objects were recalled to mark…
Fida Touma – Ramallah Lab

Building facades in the city serve as walls to mourn martyrs, to publicize business, dry laundry, write political slogans, or just for teenagers to scribble their names. This is…
Fida Touma – Ramallah Lab

Two girls playing in one of the many public gardens established by the Municipality for families and children. Like in all Palestinian cities and towns, Israeli restrictions have limited people's…
Fida Touma – Ramallah Lab

A company advertising a car as a prize for costumers. The number of cars have more than tripled in the city in the past few years. New car dealerships have…
Fida Touma – Ramallah Lab

Ramallah is still a safe place for children and families. Although the city is rapidly changing, people still think of their city as a safe place and everyone welcomes you…
Fida Touma – Ramallah Lab

A banner advertising a new shopping center being built in the new neighborhoods of the city. This is a very common way of advertising for the many new construction projects…
Fida Touma – Ramallah Lab

Parking, like in other cities, is one of the main planning challenges. With many regulation efforts taking place in the city center and new commercial and financial districts, none could…
Fida Touma – Ramallah Lab

A family is paying its loved ones a visit at the Ramallah cemetery. Family bonds are still strong in Palestine and families come together almost on weekly basis and more…
Fida Touma – Ramallah Lab