About Riyadh Al Balushi
I work as a legal researcher for the government of Oman. I am interested in technology, intellectual property, and law. I run a number of other websites such as Blue-Chi.com (my personal blog), Republic of Code (a Flash development resource), myITLawyer (an IT Law blog), and the OmaniCuisine (a blog about eating out in Oman).
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October 11th, 2009
Oman: Bloggers Swine Flu Dance Off
As part of their on-going online and offline initiative to raise awareness about the H1N1 virus, Omani bloggers organized a new roadshow event in which sanitizers and information leaflets were given to the visitors of a mall in Muscat. One blogger posted some footage on YouTube.
October 9th, 2009
Oman: Twitter Meet Up
Oman had its first Twitter gathering last night. More than 25 Twitter users attended the event and here are blog and Twitter reactions to how it went.
October 8th, 2009
Oman: Swine Flu Campaign Update
The recent initiative taken by Omani bloggers to help raise awareness about the spreading swine flu in the country managed to attract media attention and raise money to help take the initiative further.
September 22nd, 2009
Oman: Eid on Twitter
(Photo credits: alucard187)
Oman celebrated the first day of Eid al Fitr yesterday, a day after most of its neighboring Gulf states. The celebration, which culminates the end of Ramadan - the month of fasting, is determined after the sighting of the new moon, and not all countries, or sects for ...
September 21st, 2009
Omani Bloggers Take the Streets To Combat Swine Flu
Omani bloggers have started their Swine Flu Awareness Campaign yesterday by going through Souq Matrah to spread the message and educate people.
September 19th, 2009
Omani Bloggers Swine Flu Campaign
Omani bloggers are joining hands to prompte more awareness and protect their people from the dangers of swine flu. So far, 16 people have died from the disease in the Sultanate, the highest amongst its neighbours.
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