Showing posts with label Dubai. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dubai. Show all posts

Friday, October 23, 2015

10 questions for organic farming activist Dr. Vandana Shiva

Organic farming activist Dr. Vandana Shiva Guelph blog

I met Vandana Shiva in the airport. When the automatic sliding doors at the arrivals gate revealed her luggage cart and her orange sari, I half expected a beam of light to illuminate her, such is the legend that surrounds her. Of course none did because Vandana Shiva is just a human being and not a saint. But what a human being she is.

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

What happens when urban goes corporate

Malja A Red Bull space logo Amwaj Islands Bahrain blog

Tucked away in a little corner on one of the Amwaj Islands, you can find a creative space called Malja. Calling itself a hub for contemporary artists, designers, and musicians, the Malja building is relatively new, only opening its doors at the end of January. Owned by Red Bull, the space is multi-purpose as it has a gallery, DJ's stage, recording studio and a small art/dance room inside.

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Coca-Cola cares about migrant workers, they really do


                                          YouTube

This video has been making the rounds among Filipino Facebook users recently and as you know, there are a lot of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) that work in the Gulf. Most of their occupations are in the service industry as waiters and domestic help, but many also work as engineers, nurses, and IT professionals.

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Watch a couple of Emirati brothers travel the world

Peeta Planet Mohamed Al Awadhi Peyman Al Awadhi blog
Peetaplanet
Mohamed and Peyman Al Awadhi both host and produce Peeta Planet, a TV-web show where they travel the world and you, dear audience member, interact with them through social media. You tell them where to eat, where to go, and what to do.

Monday, May 5, 2014

Love will always find you


                                          YouTube

I heard about YouTuber and online comedian Thabit Al Mawaly from a friend of a friend about half a year ago. I finally had a chance to look at the videos he uploads to his YouTube channel and I’ve included the one I like best above. I don't want to give away the plot as it’s a fairly short video and even though you pretty much know what's coming from the beginning, it's still funny.