Stories from 16 February 2009
Jordan: Ikbis New Feature
Arab video sharing site Ibkis, launched from Jordan, has just added a new feature to their site – webcam upload. It means that now you can record directly from your...
Jordan: Mourning Rituals
Kinziblogs, from Jordan, discusses mourning traditions and rituals in Jordan, in this post, written as she prepares to meet mourners visiting her home to pay respect for her father-in-law.
Israel/Arab World: Reflections on Waltz with Bashir
Rantings of an Arab Chick posts a trailer from Waltz with Bashir by Israeli Ari Folman about his experiences during the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982. “I think this...
Palestine: Gaza foreign reporters reflect on war
From Palestine, Body on the Line shares those videos featuring Al Jazeera's Sherene Tadros and Ayman Mohyeldin reflecting on their role as the only foreign-based journalists in Gaza during Israel’s...
Kuwait: More about car keys
Kuwaiti blogger Frankom has a story to share about his car key. Click here to find out more.
Jordan: Blogging Arabia Talk Set
“Blogging Arabia: From Obscurity to Community” is the title of a talk by Georgetown University lecturer Adel Iskandar being held in Amman, Jordan, on February 19, writes Roba Al Assi...
UAE: A Mosque at Sunset
Osama, from the UAE posts a picture of a mosque at sunset.
