It has been a long standing tradition in Bahrain, as is the case with the rest of the Gulf specifically, that whenever there is an occasion, whatever the occasion, big business and government agencies take out substantial and costly adverts in all the national papers lauding a personality, extending greetings or congratulating a royal personality. …
Month: August 2006
Doesn’t look like it, as Israel continues its hostile actions. We hope though that they, Hizballah and the Lebanese will stop and respect 1701. Time to rebuild Lebanon should start immediately in parallel to helping people to go back to their cities, towns and villages. It is time to work peacefully at ensuring the cause …
This is a hilarious audio file of unknown origin of a Bahrani woman bargaining with a Filipina sales lady. It’s done in fun, I am quite sure; however, it also shows how disdainfully some Bahrainis regard foreign help. [audio:Bahrania and a Philipina.mp3] Have a funny Friday!
Not to diminish the suffering of the Lebanese and Israelis for this unwarranted and unneeded war, and hoping for the Security Council bringing out a solid cease fire resolution that both sides will respect, which I hope will be lasting and the destruction of Lebanon is mended, let me today concentrate on other more mundane …
UNfair, originally uploaded by malyousif. hat tip Jad William