Category Archives for World
Jeddah
Remember a few months ago a group of 10th and 11th grade American students visited Saudi Arabia? I first read about it at Cross Roads Arabia. By searching for Jeddah on Vimeo, I found this video
Sarkozy and Burkas
So President Nicolas Sarkozy condemns the head –to-toe cover for women as a symbol of subjugation rather than faith. I know this is a very touchy subject, and I do believe that to each his/her own, but I also agree … Continue reading
Tiananmen Square protests of 1989
The 4th of June, which was yesterday, was the twentieth anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests. I’ve seen this picture many times over the years, and every year, when this picture and the video resurface on the news.. I get … Continue reading
Saudi Tourism
A few weeks ago Oman’s Ministry of Tourism had and exhibition in Brisbane, to promote tourism to their country. A few smiling faces handing out brochures and a gentleman with a nice voice playing his oud and singing Arabic songs. … Continue reading