Bedouin Woman Runs Successful Business in Palestinian City

A Bedouin woman is breaking social taboos by running a successful vacation resort in the Palestinian town of Jericho. Bedouins are a sub-group of Arabs known for their semi-nomadic lifestyle. Resort in the West Bank's Jordan Valley is a model of success for women in the region. The Paradise resort is about three years old. Nestled in a sun-bathed picturesque valley, with amenities such as this swimming pool, it has quickly attracted local families, especially those with...

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