E-Commerce in the Middle East is Growing Exponentially by 300%

"The most significant piece of information shared by Kamal is that, according to Aramex, the region has seen e-commerce grow by 300%. For Aramex itself, this has translated into a 70% increase in shipments, with the largest fulfillment centre for e-commerce based in Dubai.

But while e-commerce continues to grow in the region, it’s still doing so with the safety net of cash-on-delivery (COD) transactions."

The insanity of applying for any official paperwork in the Middle East is conveyed in this blog post by an exasperated ex-Pat.

""Yes. As of yesterday you can apply here, but not tomorrow."
"So why did you tell me I had to do an online application application?"
"The requirement for an online application application applies to online applications."
"So what do I do?"
"Join that long, shuffling queue of listless people there."
"The one headed for the door marked "Nowhere"?"

"Ahead of E3, Konami and Kojima Productions have released a new gameplay trailer for Platinum Games developed Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance.

The trailer is full of awesome sword-action scenes"