Egyptian Cinema Launches Arab AIDS Film

Published December 11th, 2011 - 14:44 GMT

Tunisian actress Hend Sabry in one of the scenes of the film, "Asmaa". (Image courtesy of "elcinema.com")

A Movie Called Asmaa

One Egyptian blogger reviews the new controversial Egyptian film, "Asmaa". The subject matter of the film is a very sensitive one, dealing with the story of a married woman who gets HIV from her husband. The film depicts the social plight and suffering of AIDS victims in contemporary Egypt.

Source: Not Green Data

360 panorama of Tahrir, 22.11.2011

The Arabist blog displays a 360 degree panorama by Mostafa Ibrahim. This nifty panorama shows all sights in detail of Tahrir Square, taking you live to Tahrir.

Source: Arabist

Israel’s threat to cut Gaza water supply would be “complete catastrophe”

The Israeli government has threatened to cut the Gaza strip's water supply. The current situation in Gaza is already problematic with a minimal water supply and limited electricity. This action could prove catastrophic for its population.

“Taking our water is not like taking a toy. Water is life, they cannot play with our lives like this.”

Source: In Gaza

Google introduces voice search in Arabic

Already supporting several languages in several countries, Google's voice search application for cell phones is set to go Arabic. It is set to begin its use in the UAE, where sound engineers have been recording several Arab dialects for sound recognition.

Source: Jazarah

Healthy Gifts this Christmas!

Nutrition consultant and health blogger Paty M suggests that the value of a good health book outweighs clothes or gadgets for this Christmas's presents.