Stories about Bahrain from September, 2007
Bahrain: Getting It Out of Your System…
We have a world of contrasts in Bahrain this week. The summer vacation is over, which makes some bloggers happy, and others miserable. Religious scholars – respect or despise them? One blogger compares blogs in the USA and in the Arab world. And our star post this week is a description of how to detox, Bahrain-style…
Bahrain: Blow to Democracy
The Democracy Coalition Project has warned Bahrain that the progress to democracy has slowed down considerably and in some regard has actually regressed especially since 2005, writes blogger Mahmood Al Yousif.
Bahrain: More on ‘Duped’ Filmmaker
Bahraini blogger Esra'a writes a follow up on the case of a South African film maker who alleges that she was recruited to Bahrain, duped, kidnapped and deported, after her contract with her sponsor fell apart. Blogger Mahmood Al Yousif chimes in.
Bahrain: Celebrating Divorce
Bahraini blogger Silly Bahraini Girl celebrates the divorce of a friend in this post. “Yup.. we now celebrate divorces more than we actually celebrate weddings and the reason being you walk into a marriage with your eyes shut tight,” she explains.
Bahrain: Electricity Cuts
Bahraini blogger eMoodz is having his daily exercise routine interrupted by unannounced electricity cuts.
Arabeyes: Countdown to Ramadhan
Ramadhan is a holy month in the Muslim calendar and it is celebrated in all Muslim countries, culminating with a feast or Eid after four weeks of fasting. Muslims are expected to stop eating and drinking, as well as refrain from sex and any 'impure' thoughts, from sunrise to sunset during this month. How are bloggers preparing for this month? Amira Al Hussaini tours Arab blogs to find out.
Bahrain: South African Film Maker Jailed
Busac from Bahrain writes about the terrifying experience of a South African film maker, who recruited in Bahrain, duped out of her equipment, jailed and later on deported in this post.
Bahrain: Meet more bloggers!
On 1st September Bahraini bloggers held their monthly get-together, but this time with a new time and day, and a change of venue. There were nine people present, some of whom were introduced in the report of the last meeting. Global Voices Online was there and Ayesha Saldanha introduces us to more bloggers this week.
Bahrain: Young Filmmaker
A young filmmaker from Bahrain enjoys the limelight at MidEast Youth.
Bahrain: Birthday Special
Bahrain-based Bint Batutta celebrates her birthday in style – taking us to a new resort in the middle of the desert for dessert.
Bahrain: Ministerial Changes
Bahraini blogger Mahmood Al Yousif writes about possible ministerial changes in the country's Cabinet soon.
