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Kampung Arab in Tegal: A Study about Hadrami Society Siti Rohmah Soekarba; Nur Istiqomah; Ammar Al Haqbani
Indonesian Journal of Arabic Studies Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24235/ijas.v7i2.21058

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Purpose –This study examines the Hadrami community in Tegal within the broader academic discourse of diaspora studies, identity formation, and Arab–Indonesian sociocultural interaction. While Hadrami migration to Indonesia has been widely documented in major cities such as Jakarta, Surabaya, and Pekalongan, very little attention has been given to medium-sized cities like Tegal. This gap is academically relevant because smaller communities reveal how diaspora identity is negotiated in everyday, semi-urban environments rather than in dominant economic hubs. Design/methods/approach –This study examines the Hadrami community in Tegal within the broader academic discourse of diaspora studies, identity formation, and Arab–Indonesian sociocultural interaction. While Hadrami migration to Indonesia has been widely documented in major cities such as Jakarta, Surabaya, and Pekalongan, very little attention has been given to medium-sized cities like Tegal. This gap is academically relevant because smaller communities reveal how diaspora identity is negotiated in everyday, semi-urban environments rather than in dominant economic hubs. Findings –The findings show a dynamic relationship between cultural preservation and integration: religious institutions sustain communal identity, while economic activities strengthen their local presence. Research implications – Theoretically, the study contributes to diaspora and ethnic-identity scholarship by illustrating that Hadrami identity is contextually shaped by localized social structures. Practically, the findings highlight the importance of documenting minority community heritage in regional Indonesia.
PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION IN SAUDI ARABIA: THE CASE OF THE NEW MURABBA PROJECT Nadiya Azahra Hidayat; Siti Rohmah Soekarba
CMES (Center of Middle Eastern Studies) Vol 17, No 2 (2024)
Publisher : Arabic Literature Department

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/cmes.17.2.73137

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The rapid economic development of Saudi Arabia reflects the country's commitment to achieving its Vision 2030 objectives. Vision 2030 encompasses transformative policies aimed at diversifying the economy and modernizing society. However, its implementation has been accompanied by significant political and social challenges, including resistance within the Kingdom. This study examines public perceptions of Vision 2030, focusing on the New Murabba Project as a case study. Using content analysis of social media platforms, this research identifies two distinct community groups with differing responses. The first group, consisting of young professionals and progressive citizens, supports the project as a necessary reform for economic diversification. In contrast, the second group, dominated by older and conservative religious communities, expresses concerns about potential cultural and religious implications. This study finds the duality of public opinion and underscores the importance of balancing modernity with traditional values to ensure the inclusivity of national policies.
VISION 2030: SAUDI ARABIA’S MODERNIZATION Nadiya Azahra Hidayat; Yon Machmudi; Siti Rohmah Soekarba
CMES (Center of Middle Eastern Studies) Vol 15, No 2 (2022)
Publisher : Arabic Literature Department

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/cmes.15.2.62857

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The Saudi Arabia Kingdom has a long history of applying Islamic law as a reference for state policies. The modernization that has taken place in Saudi Arabia certainly intersected with Wahhabism, adopted as the central ideology of the Saudi Arabia Kingdom. This study discusses Saudi Arabia's modernization efforts,  which were initiated by Muhammad bin Salman’s Vision 2030. This study was designed with a descriptive-qualitative research method and used a literature review as the data collection technique. The theories used include Talcott Parsons' structural, functional theory with a decision-making process approach and the modernization theory by Inglehart and Welzel. The results revealed that the reign of King Salman and the Saudi Arabia Kingdom implemented Vision 2030 as a modernization of Muhammad bin Salman. Saudi Arabia's administration has gone through considerable changes from time to time. Societies once known to be conservative were able to quickly implement the economic and social reforms that began to lead to a liberal system. This is owing to the king's great power and the assurance of state welfare.
To'dok Telok, Manre Ka'dok: Islamic Traditions, Bugis Cultural Identity, and Maritime Communities on Kemujan Island, Karimunjawa Widodo Wikandono; Faiq Firni Ramadhan; Siti Rohmah; Hafidz Fadli
Sutasoma : Jurnal Sastra Jawa Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): Sutasoma: Jurnal Sastra Jawa
Publisher : Program Studi Sastra Jawa, Fakultas Bahasa dan Seni, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/sjsj.v14i1.48664

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This article discusses the transformation of the Ma Maulu’ tradition—a Maulid celebration of Prophet Muhammad with Bugis characteristics—into the To’dok Telok Manre Ka’dok festival on Kemujan Island, Karimunjawa, Central Java. The article aims to explain how this tradition functions as a medium for cultural preservation, collective identity formation, and the representation of maritime culture among the multi-ethnic community on Kemujan Island. Using a qualitative ethnographic approach through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis, this research is analyzed from the perspectives of Clifford Geertz's (1973) interpretive anthropology and Koentjaraningrat's (2009) acculturation theory. The results show that this festival is not only a religious celebration but also a space for the negotiation and reproduction of Bugis values, local Islamic spirituality, and maritime identity. The To’dok Telok (egg skewer) and Manre Ka’dok (eating together) symbols represent the balance between this world and the afterlife, social solidarity, and cross-ethnic cohesion amid the growing tourism in Karimunjawa. Based on these findings, we argue that To’dok Tello’ Manre Ka’dok has developed into a symbol of collective cultural transformation that goes beyond Bugis ethnic identity and has become a shared cultural heritage for the people of Kemujan Island, Karimunjawa.