Category Archives for Politics
Like a Virgin Driving For The Very First Time
I first read this as it spread through twitter, then it popped up on Facebook. It was first on the daily mail, then on the BBC. While far fetched, and no release in Arabic of this news at the time … Continue reading
The Passing of Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz
“It is with deep sorrow and grief that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud mourns the loss of his brother and Crown Prince His Royal Highness Prince Sultan Abdulaziz Al Saud.” (source) Prince … Continue reading
Soundtrack to the Struggle
I’ve listened recently to Lowkey‘s new album which topped the charts… as it should, because it is that good. The album plays like a documentary, a rapumentary if I have to describe it, because this guy is Public Enemy and … Continue reading
Why Didn’t We Vote in Saudi?
The polls show, we didn’t rock the vote, the Percentage of voters did not even reach the double digits, is there a reason for that? Could it be, that we just don’t believe in the process? Maybe we don’t believe … Continue reading
Remembering 9-11 Ten Years Later
I have no words of mine, but the words of Suheir Hammad will do just fine “first, please god, let it be a mistake, the pilot’s heart failed, the plane’s engine died. then please god, let it be a nightmare, … Continue reading
Western Media and Saudi Women Driving
I have made my stance clear on women’s right to drive in Saudi Arabia, what I would like to make clear is to say that Western media does not really care which way the boat sails, and the American congress is not … Continue reading
A New Boulevard in Saudi
I guess with Ali Abdullah Saleh in Saudi now, Saudi needs a new boulevard of broken dreams. A new remake of this classic is needed in the light of current events, but instead of Hollywood stars… it needs to have … Continue reading