Latest posts by Amira Al Hussaini from June, 2009
Egypt: Update on H5N1
Egyptian Chronicles blogger Zeinobia keeps tabs on the H5N1 human infection toll. She reports Egypt's 79th infection here and the latest developments here.
Bahrain: Birds in Photos
Bahrain Obs posts some pictures of black-winged stilts in this post.
Algeria: Praise for Obama'a Address
Kal, from Algeria, reacts to Obama's address to the Muslim world which he delivered in Cairo, Egypt. “The speech carrying both substance and elegance. It will be widely praised and cited in the future as a major event in the “post-9/11″ period and in America’s relationship with the Muslim world,”...
Egypt: The role of translation in social web projects
George Weyman, from the Meedan blog, continues to discuss the role of translation in social web projects.
Bahrain: Dilmun Era Relics
Urang Awak, who is based in Bahrain, visits the Bahrain National Museum and posts those photographs of headstones from the ancient Dilmun Era.
Egypt: Role of Translation in Social Web Projects
George Weyman, from the Meedan blog, continues to discuss the role of translation in social web projects.
Bahrain: Photos from the Museum
Urang Awak, who is based in Bahrain, visits the Bahrain National Museum and posts those photographs of headstones from the ancient Dilmun Era.
Middle East: Bloggers React to Obama's Address
From being described as the "self-appointed world leader" to questioning his choice of speech venue to choosing to turn a deaf ear to his speech, blogs across the Middle East are reacting to US President Barack Obama's policy speech on the Middle East just delivered in Cairo, Egypt.
Syria: FC Barcelona Vs Manchester United
Syrian blogger Abu Fares states his loves and hates, which include football teams FC Barcelona and Manchester United respectively.
Syria: Introducing Sockington
Syrian A Jar of Juice discovers the most popular cat on Twitter – Sockington – and shares his discovery.
Israel: Obama focused on things with unite, not divide
Writing at Jewlicious, Dahlia reacts to Obama's speech in Cairo saying: “In his speech, he focused on the things which unite, rather than divide.”
Jordan: Reactions to Obama's Speech
Jordanian Ali Dahmash posts reactions of friends and colleagues from around the Middle East to US President Barack Obama's policy address in Cairo.
Jordan: Angry at Commercial Shoot
The Black Iris, from Jordan, is angry that permission was given to film a commercial on a busy road, during rush hour. “Who in their right mind allowed an advertising company to shoot a commercial for at least two hours on one of the busiest traffic circles in the entire...
Jordan: Air France Tragedy and the Bermuda Triangle
Jordanian Hareega is outraged with the conspiracy theories being discussed in Arabic Press over the Air France plane crash. “I don't know much about flying routes, but I'm sure a plane flying from Rio de Janero directly to Paris can never pass through Bermuda triangle!! Also, some Arabs need to...
Bahrain: Blogging Questions
Bahraini blogger Redbelt is questioning the direction his blog is taking.”But I can't help to feel that … This blog is pointless…I have been thinking about making this an Arabic speaking blog. If this blog is to make a real impact, it should speak to the masses. Theme? I think...
Bahrain: Fighting Fat at 40
CoolRed38, from Bahrain, started a new blog entitled Fighting the Fat at 40.
Bahrain: On Saudi Arabia's Corporal Punishment
Bahraini blogger Mahmood Al Yousif comments on corporal punishment in neighbouring Saudi Arabia. “You do bad bad stuff in Saudi and you’re a foreigner, you get your ‘ead chopped off,” he warns.
Arab World: What are Arabs waiting for?
Two bloggers on either side of the Arab world are mulling over the condition of Arabs, from the ocean to the gulf. One asks how long we will sit back for while other countries continue to build up and develop their arsenals and weapon stocks - and another wonders why Saudi Arabia doesn't have its own space programme.
Jordan: SMS Updates on Obama's Cairo Speech
Following US President Barack Obama's visit to Egypt today? Jordanian blogger Ali Dahmash provides links on how receive SMS updates on Obama's historic speech. Details are available here.
Jordan: A Guide to Taxis
Taking a taxi in Amman, Jordan? Ksharif has some tips to share in this post.
Saudi Arabia: Blog Blocked, then Unblocked
In Saudi Arabia, Susie's big adventure was blocked by the authorities – and then unblocked. “I am officially up and running now. Whew! I still don't have any answers as to why, but the important thing is that it has been unblocked,” writes the American blogger, who is married to...
