Keep her away from Kuwait, Dubai can keep Kim!

The Gulf states of Arabia vie over Kim Kardashian; When Mecca Mall is no longer just a mall in Amman but threatens the reality of Islam's holiest site; Wash your hands for hand-washing day! A Kids park with bank-friendly operating hours? Beirut-scape mixes less old and more new; And how to de-seed pomegranate gracefully.

Kim Kardashian on her Gulf state tour that started in Dubai. Where to next, Saudi Arabia. Yemen perhaps?

Two Forty Eight AM [4]

WTF

"Back in July I posted that Kim Kardashian might be coming to Kuwait after Dubai but after watching the video above I really hope not. Seriously WTF? "

Kabobfest [5]

The Mall of Mecca, or a New Era of Growth?

"Aside from suppressing the Bahraini uprising and kicking ass and erasing names, Saudi Arabia recently has come under fire for the ‘Las Vegasization’ of Islam’s holiest cities – Mecca and Medina. While the government is taking on much needed construction efforts to expand accommodations for a rising population of migrating pilgrims, particularly during the Hajj, the project has attracted much horror and criticism."

A Tale of Three Beans [6]

Exclusive Bank Park? What is GAM Doing?!

"So, I was invited to a park playdate a couple of weeks ago. wanted to go but we had a birthday party and timing was too tight. As a result, we weren’t able to attend. I found out today that it was probably a very good thing. One of my lovely friends who went came across the most ridiculous situation…"

Paty M's Nutrition World [7]

Global Handwashing Day!

In case you weren't aware of the fact, yesterday was hand-wash day. Lest you didn't you might want to try double-douching today. "As simple as it seems to many, proper hand washing is in fact crucial! Studies have shown that hand washing with soap can cut deaths from diarrhea by almost 50 % and deaths from acute respiratory infections by 25 % - saving more lives than any single vaccine or medical intervention!"

Leelouz World [8]

"a castle in evolution"

"One of the most interesting thing about the city of Beirut is its complex architecture. Super modern skyscrapers coinciding with beautiful 100 year old houses with their typical red tiled roofs."

Sum of Mind [9]

How to easily de-seed a Pomegranate

"I mentioned in an older blog post that I have a problem with being elegant. Well I somehow have a problem with acting elegant as well. I’m just too clumsy. Sometimes I avoid doing something in order not to be or to look clumsy."