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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Qatar: Country’s woes not expat labor’s fault
Posted on September 16, 2009 by shabina921
Comments ranged from scornful to incredulous upon the release of a government study blaming underskilled expat laborers for Qatar’s falling productivity rate. Shabina Khatri taps into the discussion and brings us the latest buzz.
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Qatar reflects on spirit, practice of Ramadan
Posted on August 28, 2009 by shabina921
Residents of Doha, Qatar acclimate to Ramadan and the special perks and restrictions that come with it.
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Qatar: Media Freedom Centre Head Resignation Mourned and Celebrated
Posted on June 24, 2009 by shabina921
After a tumultuous eight months as director-general of the nascent Doha Centre for Media Freedom, Robert Ménard announces his resignation. The centre, which will also lose three department heads, will continue to operate. Bloggers from Qatar weigh in. Doha bloggers, many of whom have been closely watching the DCMF’s movements for signs that the region is finally moving toward media freedom, are expressing mixed emotions about this outcome – some, utterly delighted, while others, completely dismayed.
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