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Muslim Prayer in Toronto Schools: Social Engineering vs School Board Policy

Muslim Prayer in Toronto Schools: Social Engineering vs School Board Policy

A debate is raging in Toronto this week about Muslim elementary students conducting Friday prayers at Don Mills public school. The issue at hand is whether the practice of girls praying behind boys is a discriminatory [...]

Thank You, Sir. May I Have Another?

Thank You, Sir. May I Have Another?

Yemenis are suckers for punishment. In psychology, Stockholm Syndrome is a term used to describe a real paradoxical phenomenon wherein hostages express empathy and have positive feelings towards their captors; sometimes to the point of defending [...]

A Tax Free Zone in Halifax

A Tax Free Zone in Halifax

Here’s an idea: A tax free zone somewhere on the Halifax waterfront for (insert industry). Some major factors that attract foreign companies are: Availability of skilled labour (of all ages and experience levels), and an environment [...]

Yemeni Youth Organizations Unite to Spark Historical Regime Change

Yemeni Youth Organizations Unite to Spark Historical Regime Change

Umbrella group Civic Coalition of Revolutionary Youth (CCRY) releasing list of demands for immediate transfer of power. SANAA, YEMEN – Youth activist group Civic Coalition of Revolutionary Youth is calling for continued protests in advance of [...]

Yamli.com: A Dominant Force in Arabic Search and Transliteration

Yamli.com: A Dominant Force in Arabic Search and Transliteration

I thought I’d provide a quick update on Yamli’s status. A little over three years ago I wrote about the launch of Yamli.com (Yamli: The Next Billion Dollar Google Purchase), predicting that Yamli will be acquired [...]

Yemen Protests: Where’s the Value Proposition?

Yemen Protests: Where’s the Value Proposition?

The Yemen Times recently interviewed Leslie Campbell, the National Democratic Institute‘s (NDI) Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), who is currently in Sana’a on a mission to mediate between the ruling (led [...]

Masdar Zero-Carbon City: Where Are They Now?

Masdar Zero-Carbon City: Where Are They Now?

For those who are not familiar with this initiative, Masdar City is the United Arab Emirates’ signature induction into the world stage as a global leader in clean energy, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. And what a [...]

Yemeni Youth Demand Inclusion in Terrorism Talks

Yemeni Youth Demand Inclusion in Terrorism Talks

Resonate! is a youth initiative aimed at convincing world powers to involve youth representatives in discussions about combating terrorism in Yemen. A detailed description (in English and Arabic) of the initiative can be found on its [...]

Is the Canadian Maple Leaf A Recognizable International Symbol?

Is the Canadian Maple Leaf A Recognizable International Symbol?

For those of you who do business internationally and who wonder if using the Maple Leaf alone is sufficient to associate their brand with Canada (and all the assumed ‘good vibes’ from that association), here is [...]

Do Kidnappings Make Yemen Too "Risky" For Tourists?

Do Kidnappings Make Yemen Too "Risky" For Tourists?

The most recent kidnapping incident in Yemen involving a Dutch couple brought back the old question about how safe is it anyway to visit the Middle East, specifically Yemen. Questions about tourism security in Yemen are [...]