Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Creative Way To Campaign Against Carbon Tax
A creative way to campaign this topic "Global carbon tax is the biggest lie in history"
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Arabian vs Persian
From time to time, I read An Emirati's Thoughts blog. A post dated on 26th of Dec 09 called “While this happens ..” dragged my attention but what dragged it more is a comment to this topic that was post by Jassim.
“While this happens…” talks about the name of the gulf, is it the Arabian Gulf as I & most of the Arabs wish or is it the Persian Gulf as the Iranian & most of the world calls it.
Thought most of the nations live around the Gulf are Arabs the Iranians claim that the Persian Gulf was named this way many years ago when Persia was a superpower. Jassim does seem to have a support to the Iranians as they want to call it the Persian Gulf. He says “the name is not the issue as long as power rules by the end of the day, power is not always about war, fight and conflict sometimes it's just history and dominance.” On the other hand if it is the matter of being a superpower then we should call it the Islamic Gulf as islam ruled this place over a thousand year.
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“While this happens…”
Our Iranian Friend's Grandest battles are:Calling the Gulf "Persian"
Did you know that the manipulation of the internet to serve Persian Ultra-Nationalism has permeated to wikipedia ? Supposedly the UAE plays in a cup called the "Gulf cup of Nations" while as you read in the link, the Iranian Government has protested to the UAE regarding this fact.
Of course, in typical Iranian style since our friend the Shah: Kick around the people, and then rile them with ultranationalist sentiments and let them vent their anger at the Arabs. And even regular Iranians that hate the regime are claiming that the people kicking the others around in the street are Arabs. The Ultra-Nationalistic lying to ones-self is a sick symptom of denial and "exporting" the causes of your problems to the Arabs.
The Gulf remains Arabian until Iran ends its illegal occupation of the 3 Islands.
Not Funny Palin Trying To Be Funny
Former GOP VP nominee & former Alaskan governor Sarah Palin in one of her interviews to market her new book “Going Rogue”
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Suzanne Mubarak On CNN MME
It’s very hard for a person to get out from the legacy left by the one who was occupying this position. This is the case of the current Egyptian first lady Suzanne Mubarak. Though she is occupying this first lady position since 1981 when Anwar Sadat former Egyptian president was assassinated at his 1973 victory anniversary. Dr. Jehan el Sadat was Egypt former first lady for almost 10 years. At that time she was more than a first lady. Many say that she had an influence over her husband. She played a key role in reforming Egypt’s civil rights and till now she is an active former first lady.
In my opinion the husband Hosni Mubarak did a great job to have his own legacy too comparing to his former bosses both Jamal Abdel Nasser & Anwar Sadat.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Pope On Ground At Christmas Eve
unknown woman who tried to reach Pope Benedict XIV during Mass at the Vatican was detained. the pope was knocked to the ground alone with a french cardinal.
down here you will see anther incident when a turkish man tried to assassin the late Pope John Paul ii in 1981
Barry From DC
President Barak Obama uses the nickname “Barry” to call the radio show “Ask the Governor”
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Christmas At The White House
Christmas at the White House: An Oprah Primetime Special
And down there is a photo released by the White House showing President Barak Obama taking H1N1 vaccine
Good Year For UAE Diplomacy
We could have long debates over the reasons but who thought that one day the UAE will pullout from it’s much beloved project, the GCC currency union. And by doing so who thought that the UAE could stand the angry fires from the Saudis via a strong but quiet diplomacy. I still remember the 40 km line of tracks waiting under bad weather conditions for weeks just to pass the Saudi’s boarder.
Also 2009 was the beginning of the strategic military alliance with France. As a result, France launched its first military base in the Arabian Gulf few miles away from the Strait of Hormuz. Peace Camp base, a base that consist of naval force, army division and the air force. This Peace Camp comes just few months after French air force joined the US air force installation in Al Dhafra Air Base in Abu Dhabi.
Then nuclear program came to birth. Landmark agreement on peaceful nuclear cooperation between the UAE & the US government. This agreement will allow the UAE to receive sensitive information and materials from the US to help create the Arab world's first civilian nuclear power industry.
Finally and after months of diplomatic lobbying & campaigning Abu Dhabi was chosen to host the headquarter of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
In an article published in The National on Sunday the 20th Sultan Sooad Al Qassemi said that 2009 is the most important year in the UAE’s foreign relation. I can’t agree more with Sultan and without a doubt we can declare Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zayed 2009 most influential official in the UAE.
The embassies map is from The National
Sunday, December 20, 2009
The Political Chart
Radical liberal: being extremely liberal, very open-minded when it comes to religion, traditions & values.
I think that being a radical conservative is almost like being radical liberal. It’s the same because both are radicals.
To map the American political environment in the above chart we will see that the Republican Party represents the Right wing in the United State. On the other hand the Democratic Party represents the left wing in the United State. And it’s clear that the Neo-conservatism are radical conservative.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Fresh New Relations
The 2009 "Rich List"
Arabian Business has just released the 2009 “rich list” & guess what, al Waleed is on top as always. No surprise at all but despite the economical situation an increase of his wealth is just unbelievable. While almost half of his wealth is invested in Citigroup, he managed somehow to add nearly one billion dollars to his wealth.
As an Emirati, I noticed that the Galadari family has entered the list for the first time with two billions dollars as net worth. The Galadari’s are known as the exclusive Mazda dealer and a former Ford dealer. An old classic business family which also known as the richest family in Dubai back in the seventies & the eighties when they loaned the government to build Dubai’s first underwater tunnel.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Never Been Forgotten
I still remember the time I saw the movie “The Gladiator” in 2000, I got out from the movie theater and I went to Westlake Center on 4th Ave Pine St, downtown Seattle where I took my strawberry milkshake from starbucks. Then I ran to the bus station as it was raining & getting late. What makes me remember this is the movie & how great it was. Also the weather was good or let's say seems to be good.
The first time I saw Leonardo Dicaprio movie “The Man in the Iron Mask” was in 1999 when I was a high school student. It was Friday & I was home a lone watching this great movie. On that day I was bored so I went to Choithram supermarket in Jumeirah where they have a video store. I was confused, don’t know what to rent after I finished all the James bounds. I used the store phone to call a friend of mine, maybe he will be free, we could get together but he was busy and he recommended this movie. I rented the “The Man in the Iron Mask” VHS tape (no DVD at that time) & went back to home. Ironically the friend who recommended “The Man in the Iron Mask” movie did not see it till recently when I insisted that he should evaluate his own recommendation.
My first job interview, Dubai Customs. After I graduated from the university there was a requirement agency that contacted our college administration and got our contact information. I received a call from this requirement agency, they asked for my CV. What to lose there will be no charges at all so I gave them my CV. Almost two weeks later they scheduled an interview for me with the IT department in Dubai Customs. At that time I did not want to work, I was planning to get a master degree first. Even though I did not wanted this interview I felt like it was the time to test myself & break the fear of the first job interview ever. And there I was, at 9 am sharp I entered the HR department at Dubai Customs HQ. Five minutes later they took me to the meeting room where I waited for an extra 5 minutes. The interview started with two from the HR department & one from the taxation section-IT department. I did a great interview with showoffs but knowing that I had no interest in this job gave me the courage to say whatever I think of this offer. I stood up & said, “This kind of offers is devastating”. Everyone were in shock, the HR secretary called me twice that week to check if I changed my mind. They really needed hire someone it was Dubai peak point.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Halo Halo Halo
Beyonce Halo:
Remember those walls I built
Well, baby they're tumbling down
And they didn't even put up a fight
They didn't even make up a sound
I found a way to let you in
But I never really had a doubt
Standing in the light of your halo
I got my angel now
It's like I've been awakened
Every rule I had you breakin'
It's the risk that I'm takin'
I ain't never gonna shut you out
Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace
You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Baby I can feel your halo
Pray it won't fade away
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
Hit me like a ray of sun
Burning through my darkest night
You're the only one that I want
Think I'm addicted to your light
I swore I'd never fall again
But this don't even feel like falling
Gravity can't forget
To pull me back to the ground again
Feels like I've been awakened
Every rule I had you breakin'
The risk that I'm takin'
I'm never gonna shut you out
Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace
You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Baby I can feel your halo
Pray it won't fade away
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
Halo, halo
Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace
You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Baby I can feel your halo
Pray it won't fade away
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
The lyrics is from http://www.elyrics.net
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
ADIA bought 10.9% of Hyatt
There is some debate on how much ADIA has in assets but estimates have been between $648 billion to approximately $875 billion. Just last year ADIA became the largest shareholder in Citigroup after acquiring 4.9% which is more than the 4.3% The Kingdom Holding (Prince Alwaleed Bin) own in this american group.
ADIA local nicknamed is "al7oot" which is whale in arabic, funny ha ?!!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Big Blair Liar
Big Fat Liar or lets say its Big Blair Liar
Former British PM Tony Blair said it was "right to remove" Saddam from power in Iraq. It was not the WMD that made the war ethical but your desire to remove Saddam made it ethical. Why did you not mention this while you ordered your army to invade Iraq?
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Sad Victory
What a sad Victory Team tragedy :(
Victory Team Mohd Al Mehairi death reminds me of Hamad Buhleeba 1995 tragedy. Still remember the time we received the news of buhleeba in 1995, we were in Exeter, UK.
below is victory team crash in 1995
Monday, December 7, 2009
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Venetian Mask
They have an old tradition of wearing a mask in a special carnival so you will find masks for sale everywhere & what better than a Venetian mask as a souvenir.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
The Pen That Shapes The Future
Did he think that by signing this decree he will be a legend?
Forming a country exactly 10 years after the falling of the Untied Arab Republic (Egypt & Syria) the first unity in the Arabs recent history. A tiny weak seven tribal emirates into one modern country in which we can truly categorize it as the Arab most successful unity in recent history.
1971 to 2009, it was really great 38 years.
What to expect in the next 38 years?
I’ll it leave to your imaginations.
My imaginations hints or let’s call it hopes
- Much powerful federal government.
- More responsible local government.
- Less differentiation on emirate bases.
- Strong FNC.
- Smart responsible emiratization
- Accountable citizens
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Minarets May Lead To Burka !!!
Three days ago i was in Zurich, Switzerland just one day before the end of a strange campaign. The above poster was everywhere. i may understand the general situation but what i don't understand why do they attach minarets with covered woman?!!! Are the trying to say that if they allow muslims to build minarets all swiss women will end up wearing burka?!!!