Latest posts by Amira Al Hussaini from October, 2008
Saudi Arabia: Funding Increased for Scholarships
Will students on government scholarships have their stipends increased? Ahmed Al Shumrani [Ar], from Saudi Arabia, hopes so.
Jordan: Dog Attacks Car
Dog attacks car? Karkoor from Jordan links to this story from Australia.
Egypt: Eye Opening Bahrain Visit
Alien Back [Ar], from Egypt, visited Bahrain and wrote his impressions here.
Jordan: Dubai Visa Problematic
From Jordan, Princess N writes about how frustrating it is to get a visit visa to Dubai.
Syria: Farewell Om Abed
Syrian Mariyah mourns the death of Om Abed – a neighbour and family friend – in this touching post.
Egypt: Dying Fish at Marsa Matrouh
Egyptian Zeinobia reports on an environmental catastrophe is Marsa Matrouh and the North Coast
Jordan: The Fall and Rise of Rainbow Street
Jordanian Roba Al Assi overheard this conversation at her office – about the rise and fall of Rainbow Street.
Jordan: Black is the Colour
From Jordan, Mai Al Shareef [Ar] argues that black is the best colour for the Islamic veil worn by women.
Jordan: Time and Facebook
On the power of Facebook, Loza, from Amman, Jordan, shares this video.
Palestine: Why are Palestinians Destined to be Occupied?
Palestinian Iman remarks: “Reading Zait o Za3tar’s comment kinda makes me wonder why some (i.e., Palestinians) were destined to be occupied, oppressed, humiliated …”
Kuwait: Guys and Rejection
From Kuwait, Ginaview writes about how different guys react when they are rejected by women.
Kuwait: The Plight of a Foreign Teacher
Teach the Masses School Days draws our attention to the plight of a foreign teacher in Kuwait.
Egypt: Mice and Clerics
Not Green Data, from Egypt, shares his views on mice and clerics in this post.
Jordan: Don't Share on YouTube
Jordanian Qwaider writes: “If you have a problem, don't freakin share it on YouTube!” Find out why by clicking on the link.
Kuwait: Sanskrit Manuscript
From Kuwait, Fernas shares with his readers a rare Sanskrit manuscript on palm leaves from the first half of 19th century India – which is part of his personal collection.
Palestine: e-Magazine call for articles
Rebellious Arab Girl, from Palestine, is putting together an e-magazine. Find out how you can contribute here.
Egypt: Humiliating Sexist Joke
From Egypt, Zeinobia shares this joke about women – expressing her shock at how some women found it funny and laughed -despite its “insulting humiliating nature.”
Lebanon: Arabic Names
Reflecting on the meanings of Arabic names, A Diamond's Eye View of the World shares this list of the names of mostly Lebanese personalities – and how their names translate into English.
Algeria: Student Kills Teacher
“Staff and students at a university in northwest Algeria suspended classes on Sunday to protest the murder of a lecturer who was stabbed to death by one of his pupils,” reports Daily Maghreb.
Jordan: Who is Abdullah Al Barghouthi?
Jordanian Ola Eliwat asks: “Do you know who is Abdullah Al Barghouthi?” To find out click on the link.
Morocco: Reassessing Online Activities
Myrtus, from Morocco, is reassessing her online presence. Click on the link to find out why.
