On a recent interview [1] with Barbara Walters on ABC News, King Abdullah said the day when women can drive in Saudi Arabia is going to come. Riyadhawi's comment on that statement was one word: When? [2] (Arabic) “When this day comes, the suffering of a large portion of the society will be solved,” he wrote. On the other hand, Nour liked the interview [3], and thought it “defiantly showed promise.”
Farooha, who has the the last word [4] regarding the visit of Karen Hughes, says “I am a Saudi . And let me tell you, I disagree with the assumptions made by both international and local press. I, for one, know that had I been there, I wouldn't have said anything too different than what the Hikma s decided to say,” but she still says she wants to drive. Meanwhile, Nour prefers improving public transportation [5] to giving women the right to drive. Farooha has also translated a column by Badria Al-Bisher entitled “Imgaine Being a Woman [6].”
Fouad Al-Farhan has been to Beirut on a short visit, and he says it was better than what he expected [7] (Arabic). “The weather is great. The behavior of Lebanese helps to promote tourism in the country,” he said.
Digital Mind writes about the lack of Arabic kids’ websites [8] (Arabic). Nzighna tells us about her preparations for this year's Gregean Day, a celebration on the 15th day of Ramadhan in the Gulf, and says it reminds her with Halloween, minus the costumes [9]. Mochness’ latest finding [10] is about banned advertisement in the US, and Abu Yousef [11] (Arabic) says he can't imagine seeing anyone dying for love. “We watch the lovers in Arabic movies and series say: ‘I can't live without you.’ Really? Crap! Just crap!” he wrote.
Finally, Fahad Al-Mohareb, one of the first Saudi bloggers, has called for the first Saudi bloggers meet up [12] (Arabic), and many have suggested having more than one meet up in different parts of the country.