Arabic re-Renaissance

Very few Arabs and Muslims; who had been gifted the capacity to scrutinize righteous from wrongdoing..  Despite how delicate to address the mostly emotional and passionate topics related to religion and mythical beliefs; these knowledge-warriors are symbols of the divine verdict to enable the nation to survive.. This survival is not meant to hurt, disgrace or defeat any other school of thought or belief, but was necessary to balance the evil powers from stimulating desires and soft spots within the humane fabric..

Prior to September 2011, there were no security domination worldwide, apart from routine criminals and outlaws.. Rare events of terrorism were easy to control and defuse; without depriving the principle rights, interests and concern of the public.. Since September 11, billion were invested in security operations and precautions that already provoke most rights.. Certainly, blames of this spiral phenomenon are pointed to Muslims..

Inside KSA

 

KSA is mysterious, unknown and amusing for many people, even Arabs themselves..

However, inevitable changes are slow yet confirmed; despite the hurdles created by an area where civic officers were short to plan for the future..

Corrupt processes, plans, and officers are the true enemies for the hopeful new generations.. On parallel, there are many politicians, community leaders and enthusiastic ones who boost the change and modernization

A "Women's Conference" in Saudi..

 

A picture of a conference in Saudi Arabia on 'women in society' – attended by men only – has gone viral. As absurd as it sounds, it reminds Louisa Peacock of a typical UK business conference.  

No room for girls at a 'women's conference' in Saudi: Is this ridiculous spectacle real?

By Louisa Peacock

27 Jun 2013

It's a good gag by whoever's come up with it – a room full of Saudi Arabian men supposedly coming together to talk about 'women in society'. Without any women present.

No wonder the picture's currently doing the rounds on Twitter – both men and women are laughing at the absurdity and hypocrisy of it.

And yet, is it really that absurd? We don't actually know if the photo is real. But this is a country where women are not allowed to drive, women cannot vote or be elected to high political positions – oh, and stoning them to death if they try to leave their husbands is still OK.

It's not too hard to make the leap, then, that Saudi Arabia would seriously, actually, run a conference about 'what to do with all these women' – those who are rising up, who are starting to disobey the 'norms'. Post the Arab spring and this 'new world' of politics – it's possible women may want a change in culture in the Middle East. And the men don't like it.

Regardless, even if it is just a picture of any old get together – to talk about business or politics – it still screams alarm bells at you: the fact that no women are present is telling.

Perhaps it was, literally, a man's only event and the originator of this gag is just making a point.
Come to think of it, his or her point is well heard. I have been to many a business conference in the UK over the years that may as well be men-only: a sea of grey suits and balding, middle aged men doesn't help to inspire the new generation, especially women, into industry.

If it seems absurd that Saudi Arabia would host a male-only event excluding women, perhaps it is just an exaggerated version of what goes on in the Western world?
But before the UK Government is tempted to launch an Inquiry into said problem, let's just enjoy this photo for what I believe it is: a good gag.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/womens-life/10145736/No-room-for-girls-at-a-womens-conference-in-Saudi-Is-this-ridiculous-spectacle-real.html

Tiran Bridge..

I can understand the feasibility and added value to strategic connections and transportation between East and West Arab states, and the tighter control on Gulf of Aqaba..

I wonder why the layout is not perpendicular on Sinai from Jazierat Tiran, to drop near the Airport, away from beaches, Tourist center and shorter to only 20 km instead of 50.. This would not only maintain the eco system, but also would have urban viability.. Cuting down the cost from $3bln to only 1..

In addition, which is interesting to know: Is any information available on why President Mubarak had earlier rejected the project..?

http://www.greenprophet.com/2012/03/bridge-to-connect-saudi-arabia-and-egypt/#comment-85005

Makkah 2020

A great wishful and praised concept; unless provoked by obvious land policies, exaggerated economic drive and showcase of monetary capability..!

Why keeping useless royal waqf?

Why turn surrounding into tourist-use?

Why a $-Trillion investment, while 70% of Muslims are distressed..?

Political Utopia..

During the last 15 months, which had the nickname Arabic Spring; lots of serious debates and hilarious hypocrisy had enabled the outstanding (and profitable) circulations of both old and new media.. Many names came out as commentators, analysts and journalists.. Several hundred became overnight notable political activists, while dozens of others became overnight leaders-in-charge.. However, such chaos reflects decades of bizarre ideology creation and transformation.. Arabs had that articulation in 1970th, whereas all political mandates and sociopolitical characteristics had changed..

Despite how the dream of Utopia was agreed to be unrealistic and symbolic; it had conceived with the inevitably-realistic politics; and delivered mass confusion and uncertainty.. People, particularly the youth, had turned their gatherings in streets, cafes, clubs, institutions and Facebook into race for assumptions, rumors and imputed facts.. The high rates of cultural deficit and isolation; had made it easy to translate the domains, and fill the context by inadequate local substances.. Both intelligentsia and commons were easy prey by professional monopolies and distractions; and by their own Political Utopia..

The devil was locally made by a supposedly intellectual elite, whose exposure to the world is limited.. Linguistic barriers, poor translation-production, and natural resilience of local stigmas (compared to the world); had collectively isolated the events from cold (external) critiques or support.. People loved the hot and exciting events of demonstrations, assassinations, retaliations, biographies and Utopias.. As how most Arabs were always attached to their personalized media, locally or abroad (apart from the Turkish drama); as how their epistemic realizations are intellectually challenged.. The unspoken Arabic priggism is a Preserver of identity, a Product of history, and a Protector against globalization.. Nevertheless, Utopia has to be global, as each “Self” needs the “Other” to knows itself..

Only Tunisians had safely sailed with their “Jasmine”; by their cross border debates, while all other Arabs are fractured, distracted and disarray.. Not only the price of self realization is high, but also the goals become uncertain.. It was not Facebook that ignited the protest, but the unemployment.. It was not the intellectuals who run the upraising, but the radical Islamists.. It was not the nicely written political manifests, but the eye catching banners.. It was not the returned fortune-expatriates, but who shared malnutrition, malfunction and malformation.. All other Political Parties fade by their lack of organization, resilience and devotion.. Despite how the Islamist had ruled Sudan since 1989, Arabic Intelligentsia is proven freakily unconscious, extremely ignorant and severely challenged..

This is not about how Islamists are good or bad, but about how the consensus is.. Certainly, political mechanism will eventually develop a winner, but on what cost..? The concurrent events tells how the public is childish comparable to the administrations.. This supports patriarchy and big-brotherhood advocacy rather than revolt against.. Violence, physical and verbal; interprets the self destruction rather than salvation.. Gradual surrender is commonly growing due to the natural contractions against Change.. Political Utopia is gradually replaced by Maslow’s roles.. As Arabs start to know the true Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his Justice and Development Party, Arabic Spring successfully replaces the Turkish dramas..!!

This article by inspired by Moroccan constitutional changes, Algerian iron fest, Tunisian mature reconciliation, Libyan power struggle, Egyptian epistemic disarray, Sudanese octopus regime, Yemeni fractured elite, Saudi radical victories, Bahraini string-toys, Kuwaiti strong tides, Iraqi politics of greed, Syrian search of leadership, Lebanon trades for prosperity, Jordanian calculated moves, and Palestinian aging breath.. Hemdan's Green Coast carfuly watches and analyzes.. AfroArabs of Mauritania, Somalia and Djibouti are left for Africom for appropriate actions..!!

New Makkah Expansion..

Is it architectural and monetary extravaganzas or fatal added value for Muslim commons..?

Almost two decades since the billions spent on refurbishment and expansions of the holy mosque.. Which had brought lots of praise to King Fahad.. Apparently, it became a trend for Saudi monarchs to celebrate engraving their names in history with outstanding architectural monuments. Despite the wealth KSA enjoys, rates of unemployment, spinsters, illiteracy and poverty are considerably high..

Cathedrals, Hindu Temples and Buddhist shrines were built through many decades, which interpret a contradictive theology to Islam.. They use the finest architects, builders and technical innovations to display both mightiness and fortunes of the religious faith.. Since the Tulunids Dynasty in Egypt (868-905) 1300 years ago, a new trend came in marking the dawn of Urban Islam, as an inevitable companion to Political Islam.. When Ahmed Bin Tulun built his famous mosque in Cairo (the then AlQata’ie city) as a political show off, it had never hosted the mega prayers as he hoped for..!! However, he had started that trend of Muslim Monarchs spending national wealth on lavish and heavily decorated Mosques. Ironically, Islamic referrals never included any definition for a mosque more than a dedicated plot..!

Across the Muslim world, social economic and political fabrics are severely deteriorated due to the general short supply.. Nevertheless, the misuse and abuse practiced by the nomad and unprivileged Muslim pilgrims towards the modern installations; are unlikely rectifiable issues; which send the spend fortunes into black holes.. It should not be building monuments, but building morals and epistemia of a religion that had clearly honored knowledge, insightfulness and social synergy..

Finally, the architectural grid clearly “greets” the Clock Tower, rather than the Holy House itself..!!

When no governance are observed, all are justified in the name of divine of higher ethics..!!