It has Always been My Way
May Way [1] By Paul Anka And now, the end is near And so I face the final curtain My friend, I’ll say it clear I’ll state my case, of which I’m certain I’ve lived a life that’s
It has Always been My Way
May Way [1] By Paul Anka And now, the end is near And so I face the final curtain My friend, I’ll say it clear I’ll state my case, of which I’m certain I’ve lived a life that’s
صباح النور أيتها المدينة
صباح الخير أيتها المدينة!!! أحمد قرقناوي ها أنا أشاهد ذرات النور تفر من قبضة الظلام… لترسم في السماء ملامح يوم جديد؛ أحلاماً جديدة، آمالاً جديدة بطعم النبيذ تذوب فيه نجوم الليلة الفائتة وما حمّلناها من خذلانات وحكايات
صباح النور أيتها المدينة
صباح الخير أيتها المدينة!!! أحمد قرقناوي ها أنا أشاهد ذرات النور تفر من قبضة الظلام… لترسم في السماء ملامح يوم جديد؛ أحلاماً جديدة، آمالاً جديدة بطعم النبيذ تذوب فيه نجوم الليلة الفائتة وما حمّلناها من خذلانات وحكايات
U + R
U + R Beautiful Minds Fly like birds Facebook faces Smile with Likes Who are we? If not souls and places What are we? If we don’t take chances Where are we? If not in-between like Bridges Let in
U + R
U + R Beautiful Minds Fly like birds Facebook faces Smile with Likes Who are we? If not souls and places What are we? If we don’t take chances Where are we? If not in-between like Bridges Let in
Anonym
Anonym Always the same anonym, I am. Despite people, Who come and go, Or go not. Step on my heart with their feet, Or step not. Victory or defeat, People are nature, And nature is heartbeat, And offbeat. For
Anonym
Anonym Always the same anonym, I am. Despite people, Who come and go, Or go not. Step on my heart with their feet, Or step not. Victory or defeat, People are nature, And nature is heartbeat, And offbeat. For
Changing Fonts and Letters: Towards Bold and Uppercase
CHANGING FONTS: From Italic to Bold By Fatima AlBanawi ………………………………………. Favoritism is obscene There was no defense Until in my terrain It revealed The indication of care To preclude my essence From its fundamental nature to dare Provoke me For
Changing Fonts and Letters: Towards Bold and Uppercase
CHANGING FONTS: From Italic to Bold By Fatima AlBanawi ………………………………………. Favoritism is obscene There was no defense Until in my terrain It revealed The indication of care To preclude my essence From its fundamental nature to dare Provoke me For
My Way[1]: Explained My Way
My Way[1]: Explained My Way I am going to throw here some Stardust, so pardon my language. I have been listening to Frank Sinatra’s songs lately, mainly because it was one of the CDs I pulled out of my 15
My Way[1]: Explained My Way
My Way[1]: Explained My Way I am going to throw here some Stardust, so pardon my language. I have been listening to Frank Sinatra’s songs lately, mainly because it was one of the CDs I pulled out of my 15
Flames of Mind and Heart: http://bit.ly/up5DQZ
I suggest that the cause of this high level of anxiety we all experience may be explained by high connectivity characterizing our modern condition. We live in a highly connected world through so many means, both digital and physical. This
Flames of Mind and Heart: http://bit.ly/up5DQZ
I suggest that the cause of this high level of anxiety we all experience may be explained by high connectivity characterizing our modern condition. We live in a highly connected world through so many means, both digital and physical. This
Everything 2.0
World 2.0 + City 2.0 + Web 2.0 + Mind 2.0 → Arab World 2.0 + Jeddah 2.0 + Networks 2.0 + Muslim Mind 2.0 = Ziad Aazam 2.0
Everything 2.0
World 2.0 + City 2.0 + Web 2.0 + Mind 2.0 → Arab World 2.0 + Jeddah 2.0 + Networks 2.0 + Muslim Mind 2.0 = Ziad Aazam 2.0
The Two Worlds of Rizq vs. Risk: Is it an Opposition or an Opportunity for a Third Word/World?
The Rizq Principle vs. Risk Principle is a subject worth investigating in terms of meaning and cultural differences. I read once in some scholarly work that the English word ‘Risk’ is, in fact, comes from the word ‘Rizq’ in Arabic.
The Two Worlds of Rizq vs. Risk: Is it an Opposition or an Opportunity for a Third Word/World?
The Rizq Principle vs. Risk Principle is a subject worth investigating in terms of meaning and cultural differences. I read once in some scholarly work that the English word ‘Risk’ is, in fact, comes from the word ‘Rizq’ in Arabic.
Money Follows Knowledge
Wealth, in today’s world, is not only monetary-based but also knowledge-based. According to Alvin Toffler in Revolutionary Wealth (2006, page 23, see link below): ‘If the First Wave wealth system was chiefly based on growing things [agrarian], and the Second
Money Follows Knowledge
Wealth, in today’s world, is not only monetary-based but also knowledge-based. According to Alvin Toffler in Revolutionary Wealth (2006, page 23, see link below): ‘If the First Wave wealth system was chiefly based on growing things [agrarian], and the Second
Greatness and Interest vs. Responsibility in Integrative Thinking Process: A Discussion of a Principle
Greatness is a measure of magnitude; responsibility is an essence of action. Thinking, feeling and doing, in my opinion, are all actions at different levels of manifestation, where thinking and feeling preceded doing. We can’t do, if we can’t feel
Greatness and Interest vs. Responsibility in Integrative Thinking Process: A Discussion of a Principle
Greatness is a measure of magnitude; responsibility is an essence of action. Thinking, feeling and doing, in my opinion, are all actions at different levels of manifestation, where thinking and feeling preceded doing. We can’t do, if we can’t feel
To Those Who Don’t Know What it Means to Have a Heart: الى من لا يعرف معنى أن يكون هناك قلب
شارع قابل عام 1920 – جدة القديمة – المصدر: جدة القديمة، مدينة عربية إسلامية تاريخية Old Jeddah – Gabil Street Year 1920 – Source: Old Jeddah, A Traditional Arab Muslim City From Gabil Street to the Heart: To
To Those Who Don’t Know What it Means to Have a Heart: الى من لا يعرف معنى أن يكون هناك قلب
شارع قابل عام 1920 – جدة القديمة – المصدر: جدة القديمة، مدينة عربية إسلامية تاريخية Old Jeddah – Gabil Street Year 1920 – Source: Old Jeddah, A Traditional Arab Muslim City From Gabil Street to the Heart: To
A Game of Viva Convivencia
Encounter by M. C. Escher To play the game, you need to put your emotions aside and read the following text. Extremists whether fundamentalists or liberals consider ‘change’ as the ultimate objective. The pursuit of change is not by
A Game of Viva Convivencia
Encounter by M. C. Escher To play the game, you need to put your emotions aside and read the following text. Extremists whether fundamentalists or liberals consider ‘change’ as the ultimate objective. The pursuit of change is not by
من شارع قابل الى القلب
من يذكر مدينة جدة القديمة لابد وأن يذكر شارع قابل وسوق العلوي، ومن يمعن النظر في هذه المدينة العربية الإسلامية يعرف دون الرجوع الى كتب التاريخ وتقارير التطوير العمراني وأعمال الترميم المعماري أنها مدينة ذات أصول ثقافية تحمل تراثا
من شارع قابل الى القلب
من يذكر مدينة جدة القديمة لابد وأن يذكر شارع قابل وسوق العلوي، ومن يمعن النظر في هذه المدينة العربية الإسلامية يعرف دون الرجوع الى كتب التاريخ وتقارير التطوير العمراني وأعمال الترميم المعماري أنها مدينة ذات أصول ثقافية تحمل تراثا
One-Click Away Knowledge: Local-Global Flow of Islam and Other Bits
A statement from a friend indicated that if it was not for the ‘Digital Network’ connectivity, the people of the Saudi kingdom would have been ‘the most secluded nation from the rest of the world despite [their] strategic location. [They]
One-Click Away Knowledge: Local-Global Flow of Islam and Other Bits
A statement from a friend indicated that if it was not for the ‘Digital Network’ connectivity, the people of the Saudi kingdom would have been ‘the most secluded nation from the rest of the world despite [their] strategic location. [They]
On Meaningful Contribution to a Worthy Cause
I was told by a friend that ‘meaningful contribution to a worthy cause‘ is a key statement in today’s world. I felt the need to discuss this. It might not be a pressing issue for a discussion, but I thought the analysis
On Meaningful Contribution to a Worthy Cause
I was told by a friend that ‘meaningful contribution to a worthy cause‘ is a key statement in today’s world. I felt the need to discuss this. It might not be a pressing issue for a discussion, but I thought the analysis
Are We a Boiling Frog?
Boil water slowly, the frog will die. Throw the frog in boiled water, the frog will jump out safe. We are the frog, the boiling water is the political condition and the boiling is the political action. The process starts
Are We a Boiling Frog?
Boil water slowly, the frog will die. Throw the frog in boiled water, the frog will jump out safe. We are the frog, the boiling water is the political condition and the boiling is the political action. The process starts
Of Love and Lovers in Islamic Culture
I was asked: why isn’t the concept of male and female ‘Romantic Love’ featured strongly in Islamic culture? To answer the question, I recommend reading the following text first: الإشارة بالعين: ثم يتلو التعريض بالقبول، إذا وقع القبول والموافقة، الإشارة
Of Love and Lovers in Islamic Culture
I was asked: why isn’t the concept of male and female ‘Romantic Love’ featured strongly in Islamic culture? To answer the question, I recommend reading the following text first: الإشارة بالعين: ثم يتلو التعريض بالقبول، إذا وقع القبول والموافقة، الإشارة
Just Say No قل … لا
قل … لا لا … لجدة بلا تصريف مياه الأمطار السطحية لا … لجدة بلا قنوات تصريف مياه السيول لا … لجدة بلا بنية تحتية لا … لجدة بلا طرق وأرصفة سليمة قل … لا Just Say No To a
Just Say No قل … لا
قل … لا لا … لجدة بلا تصريف مياه الأمطار السطحية لا … لجدة بلا قنوات تصريف مياه السيول لا … لجدة بلا بنية تحتية لا … لجدة بلا طرق وأرصفة سليمة قل … لا Just Say No To a
جدة خير … ها في أهلها
كل ساكن فيها هو من أهلها كل من أحبها هو من أهلها كل من ساعد أهلها هو من أهله
جدة خير … ها في أهلها
كل ساكن فيها هو من أهلها كل من أحبها هو من أهلها كل من ساعد أهلها هو من أهله
Jeddah Toggles between Goodness and Good ‘Less’
Hope has drifted with the flood. The natural disaster has been artificially created. People have died. Properties have been destroyed. Jeddah and its people have been damaged. Wednesday 26th of January 2011 is another Black Wednesday for the ugly
Jeddah Toggles between Goodness and Good ‘Less’
Hope has drifted with the flood. The natural disaster has been artificially created. People have died. Properties have been destroyed. Jeddah and its people have been damaged. Wednesday 26th of January 2011 is another Black Wednesday for the ugly
Grand Matrix
This whole thing we call ‘life’ with all its outer and inner manifestations of matter, energy, universe, earth, human life and culture, technology, religion and history is one grand matrix of relationships (network) in a constant compilation and flow that
Grand Matrix
This whole thing we call ‘life’ with all its outer and inner manifestations of matter, energy, universe, earth, human life and culture, technology, religion and history is one grand matrix of relationships (network) in a constant compilation and flow that
مظاهرة ألف شاب وشابة
التضافر يتشكل. اللاعبون تحولوا الى نسيم. بارك الله الرياح. زياد أعظم إن “مظاهرة الألف شاب وشابة” الصاخبة في تيدكس هي في حقيقتها مظاهرة (معاونة) صامته وغير معلنة، تعني بالتنوير وفتح باب التحرك الفردي والجماعي، ونشر فكر اللاأنانية والإتفاق الضمني
مظاهرة ألف شاب وشابة
التضافر يتشكل. اللاعبون تحولوا الى نسيم. بارك الله الرياح. زياد أعظم إن “مظاهرة الألف شاب وشابة” الصاخبة في تيدكس هي في حقيقتها مظاهرة (معاونة) صامته وغير معلنة، تعني بالتنوير وفتح باب التحرك الفردي والجماعي، ونشر فكر اللاأنانية والإتفاق الضمني
TEDx Arabia-Jeddah: Young Moments (Part 1)
Congratulations TEDx Arabia, Jeddah. You have done it. We are proud. Ideas worth spreading is not only a TED innovation started out in 1984 in the US, coinciding with the title of George Orwell’s 1984 as a gesture to
TEDx Arabia-Jeddah: Young Moments (Part 1)
Congratulations TEDx Arabia, Jeddah. You have done it. We are proud. Ideas worth spreading is not only a TED innovation started out in 1984 in the US, coinciding with the title of George Orwell’s 1984 as a gesture to
Reflection on Reflection
We need each other to reflect. We dry up, if the sky is not laden with rainfall. Haven’t we often sought inspiration from places and people around us in time of drought? To not reach out is to place an
Reflection on Reflection
We need each other to reflect. We dry up, if the sky is not laden with rainfall. Haven’t we often sought inspiration from places and people around us in time of drought? To not reach out is to place an
Jeddah is Goodness
We have been saying for years: جدة غير ‘Jeddah is Different’, which alludes to positive and negative connotations at the same time. After last year’s flood disaster, negativity surfaced along with pessimism. We are giving now, ground up, a definite
Jeddah is Goodness
We have been saying for years: جدة غير ‘Jeddah is Different’, which alludes to positive and negative connotations at the same time. After last year’s flood disaster, negativity surfaced along with pessimism. We are giving now, ground up, a definite
Remembering My Past Self
It was a cool autumn day, Saturday the 23rd of October 2010 at precisely 1:53 pm, when I sat down in the shade of a big overarching tree at Café De L’Opera in La Rambla, a pedestrian street that
Remembering My Past Self
It was a cool autumn day, Saturday the 23rd of October 2010 at precisely 1:53 pm, when I sat down in the shade of a big overarching tree at Café De L’Opera in La Rambla, a pedestrian street that
What is it we do that makes us what we are?
What is it we do that makes us what we are? We think, we say what we think, we act on what we say and we respond to consequences of our action by revisiting our thoughts, the words we have
What is it we do that makes us what we are?
What is it we do that makes us what we are? We think, we say what we think, we act on what we say and we respond to consequences of our action by revisiting our thoughts, the words we have
Stardust
We may give our hearts a break from life’s flow, but today’s world carries on breaking hearts with every flaw. What keeps me going is not hope, for hope is not a strategy in life. Hope is good for wining campaigns and simulating a general anesthesia. Yet, I am not in despair. I have just broken the task of living into bits and pieces, like stardust with a wish spell.
Stardust
We may give our hearts a break from life’s flow, but today’s world carries on breaking hearts with every flaw. What keeps me going is not hope, for hope is not a strategy in life. Hope is good for wining campaigns and simulating a general anesthesia. Yet, I am not in despair. I have just broken the task of living into bits and pieces, like stardust with a wish spell.
