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What do you think of the new Nissan Car Ad? Offensive or Inoffensive? The Ad was developed and aired in Israel showing wealthy Gulf Arabs attacking and cursing the car for being fuel efficient. The ad sparked furore amongst Arabs in the Gulf region resulting in a suggestion to boycott Nissan sales. Check out the ad on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rM4tQ2ibEk&feature=related

Posted on 11.08.2008 4 comments | 322 views

It's a Saudi Guy Thing... Ad agency Impact BBDO released a study on daily rituals of different demographic groups globally and how corporations and ad agencies can play in to these groups to brand their products. The most recent study focused on men in Saudi Arabia with some interesting and funny observations such as "The Saudi Working Man cannot start the day without his hair gel". Check out full article.

Posted on 16.09.2008 4 comments | 62 views

Nothing travels faster than light, with the possible exception of bad news, which follows its own rules. Douglas Adams (1952-2001) English author of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" series

Posted on 24.09.2008 0 comments | 52 views

Jordan's Growing Pains. With a $5bn new port at Aqaba out to bid and the expansion of Queen Alia International Airport planned, Gulf developers are being drawn to Jordan. But they face crippling inflation and energy resources already stretched to the limit. Read full article here: http://www.arabianbusiness.com/531494-jordans-growing-pains

Posted on 21.09.2008 2 comments | 51 views

The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you're still a rat. - Lily Tomlin (1939 -) American actress & comedian

Posted on 12.11.2008 1 comment | 43 views

"Technology is taking over human connection. We live in a world that's never been so wired, yet has never been so disconnected." Robin Sharma, author of "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari".
What do you think?

Posted on 15.11.2008 4 comments | 39 views

Fashion Police in the US... Did you know that in several US cities like Delcambre, Louisiana and Florida the law banning so-called "saggy pants" was approved by city voters and is now being implemented where offenders can be fined up to 500 USD or jailed up to six months. Dallas, Texas, Atlanta and Georgia are considering to do the same.

Posted on 17.09.2008 2 comments | 29 views

Want to see how President Bush ducks as shoes are thrown at him? Watch the video http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7782422.stm. An Iraqi journalist was wrestled to the floor by security guards after he called Mr Bush "a dog" and threw his footwear, just missing the president. George Bush says being pelted with shoes could be one of the 'weirdest' moments of his presidency

Posted on 14.12.2008 4 comments | 28 views

Buddha (Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta, founder of Buddhism): "There is nothing more dreadful than the habit of doubt. Doubt separates people. It is a poison that disintegrates friendships and breaks up pleasant relations. It is a thorn that irritates and hurts, it is a sword that kills."

Posted on 09.12.2008 2 comments | 25 views