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The Revolution Has Just Begun

February 20th, 2010Ali Arsalan Zaheer (Pakistan)

Complex and highly developed technology has brought about a revolution in the day to day life activities. Latest technology also brings a new modernized and stabilized way of life. Automation systems

Overview of Migrants’ Rights Violations in the Middle East over the Last Month

January 27th, 2010Fatima (Saudi Arabia)

Over the month of January, we at Migrant-Rights.org have covered cases of abuse against migrant workers in Lebanon, Jordan, Libya, Qatar, the UAE, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait. Following our documentation of several cases of suicide and attempted suicide by domestic workers in Kuwait, the Kuwait Times has published an expose on the subject. [...]

A Saudi Arabian Coral Reef Moved to Avoid Destruction From Oil Pipeline

December 2nd, 2009Green Prophet

A coral reef facing certain destruction was moved from harm’s way. Will it survive?
We care about corals, an indicator species to global warming, and an integral part of the marine life ecosystem. That’s why all the construction development in the Gulf (with or without a debt hold) scares us.
Some hopeful news: a [...]

Abusive Saudi Employer Keeps his Filipino Driver in Jail

November 27th, 2009Fatima (Saudi Arabia)

We have received alarming news about a Filipino man who is currently jailed in Saudi Arabia after suffering months of abuse from his employer while working without pay. The man’s employer is not making any attempts to help his worker, trying to extort money from him.
The man, R. M. (full name withheld for his protection), [...]

AudioYoung students in Berlin inspired by Saudi author’s poem

November 6th, 2009Esra'a (Bahrain)

A few months ago, Rasha from Saudi Arabia posted a poem she wrote here called “In the Moment.” She posted it simply to share it with other readers, not realizing some of the impact it would eventually have. About a month later, Rasha got this message:
My name is Malte, I am the editor of the [...]

AudioEast, West and a Poem

October 31st, 2009Rasha (Saudi Arabia)

The Chief Editor of Radijojo World Children’s Radio Network in Berlin; an international NGO dedicated to use media with and for children as a tool for intercultural dialogue, participation, children’s rights and global learning decided to work with Mideast Youth on an intercultural project. They were having a Radijojo radio Workshop about the relationship between [...]

A Young Girl’s Dream

August 26th, 2009Rasha (Saudi Arabia)

As free as a bird I was born to this world
Flapping my tiny little wings with delight
For the sky was limitless and horizon endless
I dreamed of bizarre places
Aromas and scents that awaken my every sense
Flavors and tastes of spices and sweets
Flavors when brushed against my lips;
Forever I become captivated by such intoxicating taste
I would [...]

Oprah, What Are You Thinking With Free KFC?

May 10th, 2009Green Prophet

Ever since American talk show host Oprah Winfrey announced that her website www.oprah.com would be giving away coupons for free chicken dinners, KFC restaurants around America have been literally inundated with people coming with coupons in hand for a free chicken dinner, including two side dishes and a farm biscuit.
The situation has gotten so [...]

Get On The “Hajj” Train

May 2nd, 2009Green Prophet

(Millions of Muslims go on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina every year. A new high speed train planned by Saudi Arabia is bound to make the journey smoother, cooler, and much more environmentally-friendly.)
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has long been thought of as a country
where white gowned sheikhs drive luxury American, German, [...]

Discussed, ::: The “Red Mercury” Hoax :::

April 16th, 2009Techabia

Maybe it’s Google’s fault.
Please read today’s post prior to the analysis.
The issue here is language. Google’s Crawler (its robot that goes around the internet collecting information and then organizes it for you) is completely defined and understood for the English language. That is, web developers understand how Google works, and therefore realize the importance of [...]