Category: bahrain
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3 Years After The Arab Spring
It has been almost three years since the Arab Spring zoomed across the Arab world, into each and every country in the region and in the periphery as well. As I suspected from day one, the so-called ‘spring’ had no good promises. While it was supported by almost everyone outside the region, the intellectuals…
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Western vs Arab Starbucks
The chairs in Starbucks are so close to each other, but who cares, since we enjoy listening to different conversations, whether they are your friends, or not! I couldn’t help it the other day, the only way I would prevent myself from eavesdropping on the nearby table was to stand up and leave. And…
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Triathlon and Beyond!
Today I am beginning a new chapter in my life. I’ve been appointed as the President of Bahrain Triathlon Association, a newly established association that overlooks the sport of triathlon in the nation. It is really an honor, with tremendous responsibilities. First and foremost I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to His…
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Creating 1000+ Jobs in One Signature
Photo courtesy of http://www.instagram.com/bahrainidiots New York City, what a nice city. Have you ever been there, walking, shopping, restaurants, and all? Just an amazing city, isn’t it? What about London, have you ever been there too? Or Paris, or any other great Western city, have you been there and enjoyed all the great stuff…
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The Story of the Rational Farmer
Perhaps there are many unanswered questions when it comes to the uncertain future we are moving towards. When we look at the environment, it promises a much harsher life with all the diminishing resources we are using like oil, wood, and food. When we look at the income inequality indices they are showing gaps…
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Misguided Al-Fateh Youth?
I can’t hide from the fact that I get really frustrated when I face a situation like the one I faced few days ago on Twitter. Years of study, reading, and research in Political Science with the highest qualifications and certificates were made to jam up in 140 letters. (Including spaces) It all started when…
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His Name Was Willy
His name was Willy, and sat next to me at seat 1C en route to Frankfurt via Bahrain’s Gulf Air. Five years ago, while his son was at his girlfriend’s house in Las Vegas, her ex-boyfriend jealously burst into her house with a baseball bat and struck him 20 times on the head. He was…
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Lost in Bahrain’s Paradise
No doubt that Bahrain is a lovely island-nation where people from all over the world pay much to visit or live here. It is a relaxed small Kingdom that everything can somehow be found. Even by GCC standards, many would rather visit Bahrain instead of busy and fast Dubai. What’s not to love in a…
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Bahrain, Summer Summer Time!
In few weeks, most schools will shut, and kids will enter the annual black whole phase. In this phase, from the age of 4 all the way to 18, kids and young men use it to define their character. Therefore, it is an extremely important chapter in their lives, and essential in defining the future…
Dr. Saqer AlKhalifa 