After less than four months of searching, MTV has found what they consider the right partner to launch their Arabic channel. The new channel will start broadcasting during the first half of next year, Asharq Al Awsat reports.
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In the Spirit of…
Tuesday, December 26, 2006 – 14:37
Some bloggers here have expressed their anger and disgust after finding Christmas decorations stuff in some supermarkets in Riyadh. Their reasoning: “we are not responsible for bringing joy to Christians who live among us because Christians in other countries are killing our Muslim brothers.” I have to say that I was totally disturbed by this [...]
Homegrown vs Imported
Tuesday, December 26, 2006 – 14:32
I wonder if anyone in the local blogosphere has written about the recent Asian Games that took place in Doha earlier this month. The Qataris have managed to organize a really great sports event, and they are already talking about bidding to host FIFA World Cup in 2018. I don’t have much to say about [...]
Lebanon is Sinking
Friday, December 15, 2006 – 16:50
As much as I admire Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah as a person and respect the achievements that he has led the Lebanese resistance to achieve over the years, I find myself quite displeased with the situation that he and his allies have created in Lebanon during the past few weeks. Hizbollah have accepted to become a [...]
Jeddah Food is hoping to become a major point of c…
Friday, December 15, 2006 – 16:49
Jeddah Food is hoping to become a major point of call for all those wishing to find out about the latest restaurants and hot spots in Jeddah.
Dr. Abbass Mustafa, head of research section at Ab…
Friday, December 15, 2006 – 16:49
Dr. Abbass Mustafa, head of research section at Abu Dhabi TV, has posted his study on Arab blogs. Worth reading.
Prioritization (or the lack thereof)
Thursday, December 7, 2006 – 19:31
When asked about issues such as women’s driving and providing more entertainment outlets for youth, some decision makers here say: this is not a priority for us in the present time. Very diplomatic, but also very alarming because these officials don’t bother to tell people their other priorities, if there was any of course. I [...]
