· March, 2009

Stories about Kuwait from March, 2009

Kuwait: Cats don't like summer

  24 March 2009

“The poor Qatteri Cat with his luxurious thick furry coat starts getting a little uncomfortable around this time of the year, when the temperatures rise, and by May or June, he starts getting lumps in his fur – no matter how often I comb him,” notes intlxpatr, who lives in...

Kuwait: Keep your bug eyes sunglasses on

  23 March 2009

Kuwaiti Marzouq has a problem with “bug eyes” sunglasses and reflects: “There have been many a times where a woman has taken her sunglasses off and you get that reaction where you think she should have kept them on.”

Saudi Arabia: A Well-Documented Sandstorm

  16 March 2009

Armed with their cameras and video cameras, bloggers in Saudi Arabia documented a massive sandstorm which covered the capital Riyadh, bringing visibility to only a few metres and life to a standstill.

Middle East: Women Looking for a Cause to Celebrate

  10 March 2009

Female bloggers from across the Middle East joined hands in marking the International Women's Day with posts reflecting on the occasion and celebrating the lives and achievements of women who have touched them. In Saudi Arabia, American Bedu admits that while many women in the kingdom may not even be...

Arab World: Birthday Food for Thought

  5 March 2009

Several bloggers from across the Arab World are marking their birthdays online with philosophical posts, describing their lives, hopes, accomplishments and dreams. Here's a selection of posts.