“Finding Nouf” A novel by Zoe!

By a chance, I’ve landed into Amazon and noticed the title of “Finding Nouf by Zoe Ferraris” which is an Arabian name (Nouf) specifically from the Gulf Countries. The name has attracted me because of its origin and novel written by an American writer. However, I’ve never experience a well tolerated writer would produce a fair novel until I read some of this novel which I am still in the process.

American media and journalism are always taking the lead to betray the American public about the Saudi society, culture, people etc.. but surprisingly, I found this novel somehow is being tolerated with a mix of emotion throughout the pages. I’ve been through lots of Amazon review to books and some other blogs where I found these people always stress on the headscarf (Hijab) and women driving. Hijab has a very religious perspective which I truly believe in and appreciate but would disagree with women being able to drive because it Continue reading

Claiming “World’s Most Influential Arabs”?

Arabian Business is a commercial magazine based on Dubai, UAE; its main concern is about the Arabian Economies, Stock Markets, Real Estate, and Islamic Banking. I used to be a regular reader to this magazine since I hold some interest toward the financial markets and economy, also, I’ve enjoyed some of their lists and top stories.

However, I was surprised by the recent “The World’s Most Powerful Arabs List”? which they have claimed that these people are the most “Powerful, Influential” Arab people in the world?

I would partially agree with some of the characters they Continue reading