Blogs Roundup

January 17, 2013

Afer initially fighting stereotypes in Hollywood, it seems portraying Muslims as terrorists is back in style.
American movies and media still strongly Islamophobic
13:26 GMT
Homeland and Zero Dark Thirty are the latest in a stream of increasing media that portays Arabs and Muslims as people to be feared; a beginner’s guide to Lebanon’s oil and gas and Google expands its Street View coverage in Israel .
Do the Lebanese Christians have it a lot better than they think they do?
Not enough Cross and too much Crescent in Lebanese Government?
07:31 GMT
Are Lebanese Christians really being under represented in their government? Some would say quite the opposite; the growing pains of Salafi politics; and 4 Jordanian gaming startups go out of business.

January 16, 2013

For one night, the Lebanese had to find their shawarma somewhere else!
No Arabs allowed: Cheyef 7alak enacts reverse discrimination on the Lebanese
10:58 GMT
In response to discrimination in Lebanon, Cheyef 7alak decided to reserve a whole restaurant for a group of foreigners and for once turn away the Lebanese who tried to enter! a small step for womankind in Saudi; and bungee in Kuwait?
King Abdullah is redefining Saudi leadership with his decision to appoint 30 women in the Saudi parliament.
For first time ever, Saudi King appoints 30 women to Shura Council
05:00 GMT
King Abdullah will likely be remembered as one of the most progressive leaders in Saudi Arabia’s history and particularly in regards to rights for Saudi women; Samsung Introduces World’s First Curved OLED TV at CES 2013; and MTV Lebanon’s website hacked.

January 15, 2013

Want to be part of Egyptian school curriculum as a female leader? You better be wearing a hijab!
Egyptian Textbook Bias: from cover to cover, women must be covered
11:32 GMT
The picture of a women’s rights pioneer was deleted from a high school textbook because she was not wearing a hijab; Apple has new plans for the new iPhone; animal abused at Kuwaiti Zoo; and two Lebanese woman making a difference.
Jessica Alba was one of many stars that shined extra bright at the Golden Globes.(photo courtesy of temptalia.com)
Fashion hits and misses from the 2013 Golden Globes
08:06 GMT
One Arab blogger gives her takes on the outfits that sizzled and those that fizzled out at this year's Golden Globes; Saudi Arabia: Should Customers Be Levied an Additional Charge for an Unfinished Meal? and the unorthodox Orthodox Proposal in Lebanon.

January 14, 2013

Many displaced Syrians are stuck and suffering without any solution but the kindess of outsiders.
Hey world-- step it up and help the Syrians now!
10:23 GMT
In 2013, there are Syrian people freezing and starving to death in refugee camps and the world can and should help; going to a club without your girlfriend? and entrepreneurs still trying in struggling Lebanon.
Oum Kalthoum: She's back and live in a concert hall near you!
Like she never left: Oum Kalthoum fills concert halls once again
04:00 GMT
With the power of hologram, Arabs can attend a live concert and Egyptian great Ooum Kathoum will sing just for them; French websites hacked due to Mali; No end in sight for Syrian battleground; and iceskating the Arab world!

January 13, 2013

Want to beat the Israeli occupation? Go to school and learn Hebrew. (picture used for illustrative purposes only)
Know thy enemy: Hamas teaching their students Hebrew
10:00 GMT
Hamas' flagship university in Gaza has a new diploma on offer — Hebrew, the official language of its nemesis Israel; insurgents have overrun a strategic airbase in Syria; Why Do We Hate? and you can not close the sun's gate.
Algerian hacker Hamza Bendelladj is all smiles as he gets escorted towards a life behind bars. (photo courtesy of ArabCrunch )
Algerian Hacker who stole millions to be extradited to the U.S.
04:00 GMT
Thai police have arrested Hamza Bendelladj, a 24 year old hacker wanted by the FBI for hacking into 217 banks and stole millions; propaganda or real nice JIhad; dry terrorists run on plance ignored? and the ME crisis solved!

January 12, 2013

What is Obama thinking for this next term in the MENA?
Does President Obama have a method to his Middle Eastern policies?
04:00 GMT
This is the time for the new Obama team to take a step back and think about its longer-term goals for the Middle East; Lebanese Army takes over the LU’s cefeteria in Hadath; and how does one function in a mosque?

January 10, 2013

So few in Saudi truly find and keep their true love.
Even Saudi men complain of forced marriages and traditions
09:23 GMT
One Saudi tries to explain how the marriage system works but soon breaks out into a rant on injustice and the loss of his true love; Top 5 tech tools from 2012; storm photos from around Lebanon; and the 2013 Bazaar Dining Guide for Kuwait.
These trees are older than Moses, and Lebanon is their home.
Bragging Rights for Lebanon: World’s Oldest Living Olive Trees
04:00 GMT
Imagine an organism that has been alive for over 6000 years? There's a whole grove of olive trees in Lebanon that is just that; Syria needs a Plan B or else, it's only Plan Assad; Whatever Happened To The Arab Spring? and “For Assad, one Iranian worth 43 Syrians”.

January 9, 2013

Another Kuwaiti is told that Twitter is not the place to vent about the Emir.
Another Kuwaiti locked up for tweeting against emir
12:30 GMT
A Kuwaiti court sentenced a man to two years in prison on Monday for insulting the country’s ruler on Twitter; an Arab Reviews 'Django Unchained' ; movies to look forward to in 2013! and Lebanon in under Code Red!
Live longer by having more sex: It's a fact!
Just do it! An active sex life leads to better health
05:34 GMT
Having sex can actually improve all facets of your health and this blog will tell why you should be shacking up regularly; family only restaurant and malls in Jordan; does Saudi Arabia need a minimum age for marriage? and the lies of the MB.