Archive for September, 2008

Thank you to everyone who joined in

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who came to yesterday’s event. It was such a moving gesture, and to all those who didn’t come but wore something yellow or kept Al Majed in mind, it’s greatly appreciated. With one person’s death, let’s try to make Qatar and the world a better and more tolerant place.

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Wear something yellow – Stand up Speak up

Just in case some people don’t know about this although it was on the main page, there’ll be a little 10-15 minute walk from 4:45 at the Sheraton side of the Corniche.

Al Majed’s family will be there and expats from all over Qatar will be gathering in order to show solidarity. If you can’t make it, or even if you can, please wear something yellow to symbolize the fact that you’re thinking of them.

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Ramadan isn’t just for Muslims

Nope Ramadan isn’t just for Muslims. It’s for everyone. In fact, I encourage everyone in Qatar to participate in events and enjoy the huge lavish dinners that happen all around Qatar.

Enjoy it! Each country participates in Ramadan in their own special way :)

It’s all about unification and appreciating life and everyone can do that. So join in on the festivities.

Investment #1

Lesson number 1 for investment: If someone wants you to invest today, run away.

It means that if someone says “Invest now! There’s no time! You’ll make money”. Stay away. A good investment will give you time to think.

Freedom of Expression

    Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which the Qatari Government is a signatory of states: Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any medias and regardless of any frontiers.

    The Emiri Decision Number 86 of the year 2007 on the establishment of the Doha Free Information Centre marked yet another step towards establishing a State of rights and freedom of speech. The decision stipulated that the Centre be a non-profit organization, headquartered in Doha City, and have the authority to establish other affiliated centres inside and outside Qatar. It is worth mentioning that His Highness the Emir issued a decision in 1998 annulling the ministry of information, giving birth to a new era of freedom of speech where censorship was removed from local media.