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Happy New Year and Hoping For a Better 2012

Happy New Year and Hoping For a Better 2012

I don’t think anyone can doubt that 2011 was a historic year.  An Arab spring, a US financial meltdown and partisan rifts, a UK debt crisis, tumultuous European riots, and a couple of natural disasters in Asia. One is almost tempted to say that it can’t get any worse, but I wouldn’t dare tempt fate.  [...] [...more]

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The Truth is Out; Thank You Professor Basyouni!

The Truth is Out; Thank You Professor Basyouni!

I had the pleasure and honour of attending the handing over ceremony of the BICI report.  What a day!  I feel like I’m on a cloud, I can’t believe what happened today… it’s like a dream.  Was there really a man standing in front of an Arab head of state, criticising his governments actions – [...] [...more]

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Hajj Reflections (And Photos)

Hajj Reflections (And Photos)

    I got back last week from Hajj.  And let me tell you , it was a great trip!  It’s the second time I go, and there was a significant difference compared to last time.  This year I went on behalf of my late father. For one, I went with a luxury hamla (Hajj [...] [...more]

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Going to Hajj!

Going to Hajj!

I’m off to Makkah today to perform the Hajj pilgrimage. I’m going on behalf of my late father, who never had the chance to go. Take care and see you when I get back inshallah! [...more]

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Announcing The New DBC General Manager!

Announcing The New DBC General Manager!

You know, I love success stories, and I love it even more when I help influence one… Today, I’m extremely proud to announce the promotion of Falakonian extraordinaire Saba Saleem to General Manager of the DreamBody Centre (DBC). I first met Saba back in 2003 or 2004.  My only business at the time was Zen-Do [...] [...more]

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My Comments on Al-Jazeera’s “The Stream” with Zainab Al-Khawaja:

My Comments on Al-Jazeera’s “The Stream” with Zainab Al-Khawaja:

What an interesting evening it was last night!  I have to admit I was on a high for hours after the show.  The debate raged on for hours afterwards on Twitter and Youtube. Anyway, now that the dust has settled somewhat, I want to share some comments that I think are noteworthy: Why I appeared [...] [...more]

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The Bahrain Crisis – The Untold Story (The Global Media Forum presentation)

The Bahrain Crisis – The Untold Story (The Global Media Forum presentation)

Following from my previous blog post, here’s the video of the presentation I gave at the Deutche Welle Global Media Forum 2011.  I was part of a group of 8 Arab bloggers who were talking about the social media. We were each given 7 minutes, but I went up to 10.  I have two versions [...] [...more]

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Reflections from The Global Media Forum 2011 in Bonn

Reflections from The Global Media Forum 2011 in Bonn

I’m sitting here in my hotel room on the night of the second day of the Deutche Welle Global Media Forum.  This year’s theme is “human rights in a globalised world.”  What an interesting two days it’s been!  I’ve been to tons of conferences over my adult life, but it’s the first time I attend [...] [...more]

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Dialogue first of July!

Dialogue first of July!

I attended a gathering today with His Majesty King Hamad.  The gathering was with Bahrain’s media and journalists.  I have to say I left feeling buzzed and very excited. Of course, it’s always nice to see our monarch, but what really excited me was the fact that reforms and dialogue are still on.  I arrived [...] [...more]

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My Birthday Gift To Bahrain!

My Birthday Gift To Bahrain!

Thirty eight years ago, on the 26th of May 1973, I was born to a Saudi father and a German mother, in the sleepy industrial city of Offenbach, in Hessen, Germany.  The old cliche is true, time does fly! I had a wonderful childhood in Riyadh, and came to Bahrain in 1985.  I was twelve [...] [...more]

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