Latest posts by Amira Al Hussaini from December, 2007
Syria: Friend Kidnapped in Saudi Arabia
Syrian Kinan Jarjous, who lives in Dubai, narrates to us hos his friend was kidnapped and robbed in Saudi Arabia.
Egypt: Lesbian Film
“(A) new Egyptian film by the director Khaled Yousef has a Lesbian character in it. There is even rumor of a kiss…” writes Amal, from Palestine. “Before anyone gets too...
Kuwait: Good Morning
From Kuwait, Fonzy has had a good morning – and here's the photograph as proof.
Lebanon: Empty Gas Tank
“How far can you go after the gas light in your car comes on?” asks Lebanese blogger Mark, who provides a link which allows drivers to check how far their...
Palestine: Brass Crescent Award Winners
Palestinian blogger Haitham Sabbah announces the winners of the Fourth Annual Brass Crescent Awards.
Bahrain: Demonstrator Dies
A Bahraini taking part in a demonstration to mark Martyr's Day has died, reports Bahraini blogger Mahmood Al Yousif. Reports say that the deceased died due to tear gas exposure,...
Bahrain: The Meaning of Blogging
Bint Battuta in Bahrain debates the true meaning of blogging in this post.
Iraq: Iraqi Refugees in Syria
Alive in Baghdad highlights the plight of Iraqi refugees in Syria in this video.
Jordan: A Doctor's Journey
“People know that it takes a long time for a doctor to graduate, but they don't know about the whole process. I'll give you a brief description of how a...
Kuwait: Egg Crisis
Kuwaiti blogger Nibaq studies this country's egg crisis in depth in this post.
Iraq: The Suffering of Iraqis
While we have touched on the plight of Iraqi refugees in neighbouring Arab countries previously, nothing compares to the real misery they are facing away from their homes and jobs more than Iraqi blogger Faiza Al Arji's (Arabic) report from the ground.
Egypt: On the US Presidential Race
“The American presidential race for year 2008 is like no other seriously , till now each of the two parties has not chosen yet its final candidates so we are...
Iraq: Moktada Al Sadr Back to School
Moktada Al Sadr is back in school. IraqPundit has more
Kuwait: Buying Gucci in Bulk?
Ever seen people buying Gucci in bulk? Mark has the story from Kuwait.
Algeria: Sitting in a Tent
Algerian blogger Jilal (Ar/Fr) has achieved a life long dream and sat in a tent – not in the Middle East, but in Paris. Click here for photographs.
Libya: Modern Day Amazons
Lalla Lydia sheds light on Libyan president Muammer Gadaffi's all women security guards in this post.
Iraq: Alive in Baghdad Correspondent Killed
Alive in Baghdad‘s special correspondent in Iraq Ali Shafeya was killed at his home in Sadr City, announced the site, which is collecting donations for his funeral and family. Ali...
Morocco: Improve Aeroport Mohammed V
Moroccan Adilski has finally arrived in Casablanca – after 20 hours in airports in three continents – and offers advice on how to improve the conditions at Aeroport Mohammed V.
Morocco: On Hammams
From Morocco, Samuel Gunter writes about bathing or the Hammam (public baths).
Lebanon: Who Killed Francois Hajj and Why?
Lebanon grabs the international headlines again, with another assassination. Who was killed and why? Who is blaming whom and what have the region's bloggers got to say.
Tunisia: Five Top Illnesses
Subzero Blue from Tunisia lists the five top illnesses which force children to skip school.