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To Debut: The Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

by Arabia, Intro, Somethin' Diff • Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Construction in the Qatari capital, Doha

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We are looking forward to the debut of The Arab Museum of Modern Art, Mathaf, on December 30th, 2010 in Doha, Qatar. The press preview will be on Tuesday December 14, 2010. The inaugural exhibition to be featured is Sajjil: A Century of Modern Art curated by Dr. Nada Shabout. Sajjil meaning ‘to record’. This museum is worthy to note in the region as it is an institution that is focused on growing the region’s appreciation of the arts in a manner that advocates local talent rather than the franchising and branding of museums. We also like this museum as the Chief Curator, Wassan Al-Khudhairi, posted no restrictions on art work that includes nudity or political scenes. The institution aims to be a location for people to visit and start a dialog with others and thus challenging the people’s though process.

Designer from UAE debuts splendid men’s collection

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by Brit Brit Brit, Clip, D Is For Design, Fash, The DXB • Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Glad to see some local names surfacing on the fashion platform. Qasimi is a young fashion desgner living in London. He graduate from Central Saint Martins in 2007 and embarked on a career in the industry that is bound to both titillate and a provoke attention. He is not afraid to cut around the lines or recreate designs as displayed by the promo video above. Keep an eye out for Khalid AlQasimi as he continues his style journey. Visit  his site here.

Do not vote for ignorance…

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by Meanies, Politik, Somethin' Diff, The Q & The 8 • Tags: , , , , , ,

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With all this voting bonanza going I am hearing all kinds of advocates left and right and although I have very little candidates I like and a whole lot of crap-hustlers, I am amazed at how people are willing to support a candidate on a one point-of-view basis. I mean, candidates should be multi-faceted and the voters should dig deeper if they are endorsing anyone. Pseudo-liberals are touting candidates who have had not-so-progressive stand points in the past and that doesn’t seem to factor into the scheme of candidate-choice.

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Kuwait Crime: Transsexual Bonanza

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by The Q & The 8 • Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

 

 







 cross-dressers held






Kuwait : Three cross-dressers who were arrested by police in Salmiya have been referred to the concerned authorities, reports Arrouiah daily.
 According to security sources police acting on information rushed to a well-known café in Salmiya and whisked them away to a police station.
 They have been identified as a bedoun, a Kuwaiti and an Iraqi. At the time of arrest they were wearing a heavy make-up and dressed like women.

 

Really? What is the reason for the arrest? Too much make-up? Or just having some taste?

I don’t why people are being locked up for a victimless “crime.” This just goes to show how backwards a society is.

Kuwait becomes more corrupt

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by Politik, The Q & The 8 • Tags: , , , ,

 I cannot believe this new corruption index. 

The worse thing is: nobody is talking about it.

Some random facts about Kuwait’s place in the new index:

1. Kuwait drops 5 places from last year

2. Kuwait is more corrupt than Namibia and Cape Verde.

3. Kuwait is tied with Cuba.

4. Kuwait was # 35 in 2003 and tied with Italy.

5. Qatar is #28, UAE #35, Oman #41 and is Bahrain #43.

6. In 5 years Kuwait lost a whole point (5.3 to 4.3).

7. Saudi Arabia is a point away at #80 (3.3).

8. Wealthy countries allow corruption to go unchecked.