King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has intervened to help a man who has become one of the heaviest people in the world. The king ordered Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari, who weighs 1,345 pounds (610kg) and is unable to move by himself, be transferred (using forklifts, air force … [Read more...] about Saudi King helps world’s heaviest man
West Asia
Gaza & War
As I often said, a war is often beyond right or wrong. It doesn't matter who throws the first punch, it doesn't matter if the retaliation is disproportionate, it is a war. 18-month-old Eyad Abu Khosa, carried by his father Yoused [AP / BBC] It's unfortunate, … [Read more...] about Gaza & War
United Arab Emirates – Then & Now
A short historical film of the United Arab Emirates by Journeyman Pictures, which covers the economic development of the Middle East nation since the 1950s - from pearling, oil discovery, to trading, tourism, properties and luxuries etc... … [Read more...] about United Arab Emirates – Then & Now
Abu Dhabi – And you think you’ve done it all
Promotional videos for tourism in Abu Dhabi, capital city of United Arab Emirates... … [Read more...] about Abu Dhabi – And you think you’ve done it all
Kate Beckinsale Harper’s Bazaar Arabia
English actress Kate Beckinsale in January 2012 issue of Harper's Bazaar Arabia, donning in Ralph Lauren's Spring 2012 line. Image via Magxone... … [Read more...] about Kate Beckinsale Harper’s Bazaar Arabia
Kingdom Tower will be world’s tallest
The construction of the new world's tallest skyscraper - the Kingdom Tower - is officially underway in Jeddah, the second largest city in Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom Tower is designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture - the same designer of Burj Khalifa, … [Read more...] about Kingdom Tower will be world’s tallest
Saudi arrest woman for driving
Saudi authorities have detained a woman for "violating public order"... and guess what she had done to get into trouble? Driving that is! Apparently Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world that bans women from driving... The woman who was arrested on … [Read more...] about Saudi arrest woman for driving
Man jumped to death at Burj Khalifa
An Asian man reportedly committed suicide on Tuesday, taking a plunge of 39 floors at Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building in UAE. The man jumped from the 147th (unoccupied) floor and landed on a deck on the 108th floor. Police said that the man had … [Read more...] about Man jumped to death at Burj Khalifa
Arab unrest continues
The civil unrest in Arab world is escalating, as confrontations continue to escalate into violent crashes in Yemen and Bahrain. And not forget to mention that Libya is already in full fledge civil war with thousands of casualties. I'm not sure if the situations in … [Read more...] about Arab unrest continues
UAE ready to fuel space tourism
UAE investors is looking towards space for investments as the $7.5 billion USD space tourism industry is set to take off. The Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST) and US-based Bigelow Aerospace recently signed a memorandum to establish a … [Read more...] about UAE ready to fuel space tourism