Is it possible that the people who don’t know any Muslim Americans are more likely to oppose Park51? If that’s the case, perhaps there is a really simple way to resolve this mosque hullaballoo.
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Stormy Foundation: Service, in a social way
Posted on August 24, 2010 by shabina921
Founder of expat community service group urges Doha residents to get off their couches and get involved.
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Exiles in Qatar
Posted on April 2, 2010 by shabina921
M.F. Husein, Omar Bin Laden, Khaled Mishal. Qatar has a tendency to attract some of the world’s most famous (and infamous) politicians, artists and their families. Besides humanitarian reasons, the nation’s informal, controversial open-door policy has served a greater purpose in helping the country establish itself as an international player. Shabina S. Khatri reports.
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Attend: Panel discussion of female Muslim bloggers
Posted on March 1, 2010 by shabina921
Panel discussion of female Muslim bloggers to discuss free speech, creative writing, balancing career and family and other topics.
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Qatar: Artist MF Husain trades Indian passport for Qatari one
Posted on February 27, 2010 by shabina921
Reactions on the Internet ranged from shock, dismay and delight as MF Husain, one of India’s most celebrated and reviled artists, is offered Qatari citizenship – and accepts.
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Mudawanat: All About Blogging
Posted on December 24, 2009 by shabina921
Shabina S. Khatri speaks at the Mudawanat blogging conference in Doha, Qatar.
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Qatar: Critiques bristle; calls to shut down popular online forum
Posted on December 21, 2009 by shabina921
A series of scathing posts on Qatar Living, an popular online forum, prompts locals to call for site’s demise. Campaign not against all expats, says founder of anti-QL Facebook group.
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Cheap eats in Doha
Posted on November 3, 2009 by shabina921
It’s possible to stuff yourself in Doha without breaking your budget – here’s a list of 10 meals around town that will run you QR15 or less – and won’t make you sick!
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Raising Awareness – Whatever it Takes
Posted on November 2, 2009 by shabina921
Charity seeks to influence positive change through art and help Qatar reduce its carbon footprint.
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