#MENA region

[poetessinthepit]

Some facts for those who want to purplewash Palestinian society and portray it as anti-women:

- Palestine has one of the highest percentages of educated women in both the MENA region and the world. Palestinian culture encourages women to get university degrees, and this is not a recent development but something that has become the norm over the last 50 years.

- Women across Palestine have had active involvement in resistance movements for over a 100 years, and during the first Intifada, the women's liberation movement played a vital leadership role with women fighting both for their rights as women and as Palestinians. Palestinian women during the first intifada invented some pretty ingenious organizing strategies, such as disguising their political meetings as homemaking groups and hiding their political pamphlets in loaves of bread.

- There is no mandatory hjiab anywhere in Palestine aside from some high school dress codes in Gaza.

None of this is to say that Palestinian society is not a patriarchal society deserving of feminist critique, but it is to say the picture of Palestinian women painted by Israeli propaganda is not accurate, and any assumption that it is accurate is easily impressed upon ignorant westerners who see muslim majority nations as a total monolith.

[kick-a-long]

i feel crazy. i think Biden might have done a dark Biden that no one has noticed. i'm playing around with it as a conspiracy theory, but it's not something that's ever going to be proven one way or the other.

it's very weird for biden, an old guy who has been in american politics forever/lived through the iranian hostage crisis, and harris, married to a jew and a lawyer with experience with criminals and victims, both democrates, to not support Israel. it's pretty much a given if you know the situation and voter opinion among hard core christians, that all american politicians support israel. even if you want to say, "no, israel is the aggressor and biden was ashamed to support them." in an election year? against attention whore, liar and lower than mud, trump? you think he would alienate much more reliable older and more conservative dem voters who have been adults during the trump and obama years (a much more conservative time) and who are much more supportive of israel regardless of facts? you trust politicians to do the moral thing even if it ends up with trump reelected? that's the definition of letting the devil win for a pyrrhic victory.

so why were they so weakly supportive on it, especially considering that the far left wasn't really a place to pick up votes? this sounds crazy but did biden intentionally give lukewarm support for israel because 1. it's pretty hard for an anti-authority movement to keep rolling when it gets support from the authorities, taking the air out of the anti israel protests. 2. as a way to show that israel is more independent than the rumors. that israel is a middle eastern country first and an american ally/lapdog a far second. 3. that even without an american administration's media support or direction, israel can handle it's own war tactically and offensively.

the pagers thing was a level of flashy and effective that's very rare in war. that kind of move usually only works once. it takes a huge amount of leg work and burns contacts but isn't as realistically effective as just doing a normal war. the pager bombs were a psychological attack as well. first it's impressive, clever and intimidating to the right americans and MENA muslims. it's pretty hard to go back to work as a terrorist when you are hearing exaggerated or real stories about dudes like you losing their dick and balls, especially as a macho man who wants to die for the cause not loose his balls for it. it's even harder to convince you're wife and parents that they are risking grandkids. idk if that's a cultural thing that carries over but i know for a lot of parent, the kid is an adult and you could care less if they live or die (especially if you are cool with martyrs) but you need grandkids like crack.

anyway. israel is taking hezbollah out like it's been planning the war for ten years. it's quite the message to send lebanon, who hates hezbollah and also hates israel, and american muslims, who probably hate hezbollah much more than israel even if they have been taught to hate israel, that israel is maybe, just might be, a potential liberating force from iran and can put together slick war shit in under a year. that americans are "skeptical" of israel. it's not like the dems were going to bleed jewish support after trump has been an open antisemite and supported literal neo-nazis CONSTANTLY.

maybe the surprise was that hamas was even involved since the IDF assumed hezbollah was the one's who were going to attack on oct 7? there's no way hamas's attack wasn't a surprise. the loses were too high putting it mildly, and terrorist attacks always make israel unpopular.

idk. maybe I'm coping because i don't love how wishy washy about antisemitism harris has been. it makes voting for her a bitter responsibility rather than a celebration of voting for hopefully the first female president. i also have a bias because i like to think that biden is a tactical genius. i like to think that harris is also on that level of tactical, given her history i wouldn't be surprised. I've known lawyers like that. smart about logic but also the tactics you need to move up.

well, if wishes were fishes... it would be pretty cool if it were all a thought out plan. real A team. time will tell if they get elected and there's peace (or peace adjacent) in the middle east. i don't think anyone will ever know if biden planned or nudged or just wanted to appeal to the hip younger generation.

I'm going to head cannon it as my personal conspiracy theory in any case if Harris does get elected and if a few MENA countries suddenly don't hate Israel as much. It's all so confusing and there's so little info i know about arab and/or Lebanese/Syrian/Yemeni/Iranian culture. especially what those terrorist orgs are actually like internally and what the citizens of those countries really feel about them. i know some history but that doesn't tell you what they think is funny or rude, ya know? whatever.

vote harris 2024.

[totallyhussein-blog]

Join The Wolf of Baghdad on a journey into Iraqi-Jewish history

In the 1940’s, a third of Baghdad’s population was Jewish. Within a decade nearly all of Iraq’s 150,000 Jews had fled. The Wolf of Baghdad is a graphic memoir of a lost homeland and a wordless narrative for a home never visited, with its own original soundtrack of Judeo-Arabic and Iraqi music recorded by the ground-breaking band 3yin.

The Wolf of Baghdad is a unique audio-visual journey through a Jewish family’s memories of their lost Iraqi homeland and speaks to audiences about the little-known story of Iraqi Jews and the NAZI inspired pogrom known as The Farhud. This music based and visual narrative is illuminated by the words and portraits of Carol Isaacs own family, whose stories provide a fascinating insight into the experiences of Baghdadi Jews.

The Wolf of Baghdad film is based on Carol Isaacs book of the same title, which was published by Myriad Editions. The Wolf of Baghdad was included in the Guardian's best graphic novels of 2020. Sandi Toksvig also described it as a book "where you actually fall inside the story. It's wonderful.' Pictured is Carol signing copies at the Manchester Jewish Museum.

The Wolf of Baghdad film had its world premiere in New York in 2020 and it's first screening in Manchester, England, on the 4th Nov 2021. Visitors at the Manchester Jewish Museum were transported from Carol Isaacs current home in London, to her ancestral home in the old Jewish quarter of Baghdad. Audiences encountered ghost-like inhabitants and got to explore Baghdad through their memories.

The Manchester Jewish Museum provided the ideal setting for The Wolf of Baghdad film, especially with the former synagogue having such strong ties with Manchester's Iraqi community. Opening its doors in 1874, as the first Sephardi synagogue in Manchester, Iraqi's who worshipped there included the family of the famous World War One poet Siegfried Sassoon, who came to Britain from Basra in 1858.

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Holocaust Memorial Day takes place on 27th January. You can learn more about the Holocaust at the Auschwitz Museum. You can also develop your understanding of The Farhud at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum and learn more about the Jewish experience in North Africa at Yad Vashem. 

[lemedstudent2021]

im honestly ashamed to call myself a human being in the 21st century.

i live in a world where robots are learning to diagnose and cure diseases, unparalleled advances in medicine and technology are being made everyday and scientific breakthroughs have never been more abundant, among many, many other achievements.

all of this knowledge and wonder exists in the same world where middle aged idiots with god and/or superiority complexes reign supreme and can and will obliterate half of the planet whenever they deem necessary.

why? just why?

The US and UK are now bombing Yemen because the country had the courage to fight for Palestine and stop the genocide by targeting the ships on the sea that provides weapons to Israel. The cruelty of the US is immeasurably evil and petty because this is also the same empire that backed the UAE/KSA coalition that bombarded Yemen and starved the people forcing the children to suffer from malnutrition for years and now decides to bomb the same country again so Israel can continue unabated in committing genocide and ethnic cleansing.

[agentfascinateur]

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#the Roman empire separated religion and state

#get with the times

[terrorismvictimsday]

Transnational Repression in the MENA Region: The Role of Regional Organizations Engaged in Counter-Terrorism.

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is witnessing a troubling trend of transnational repression, with regional organizations often exacerbating human rights abuses. These abuses often target and silence activists, dissidents and human rights defenders under the guise of counterterrorism laws and other measures inconsistent with international human rights standards.

Watch the Transnational Repression in the NEMA Region: The Role of Regional Organizations Engaged in Counter-Terrorism!

[watchthisentertainment]

STARZPLAY Announces Exclusive Launch of Season 4 of the Hit Series “Snowpiercer”

STARZPLAY, one of the leading streaming services in the MENA region, is thrilled to announce the exclusive launch of the highly anticipated fourth and final season of the hit series Snowpiercer. Fans can re-enter the world of Snowpiecer by watching seasons 1-3 before they start streaming the new season on July 21, 2024, coinciding with its release in the United States, with new episodes dropping…

[brazenmena]

leading digital PR agencies in Dubai with top provided services

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Edelman Middle East:

Strategic digital communications

Social media strategy and management

Digital storytelling

Influencer engagement

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Brazen MENA:

Integrated digital marketing and PR

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Content creation and distribution

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APCO Worldwide:

Digital advocacy and engagement

Social media monitoring and analysis

Digital crisis communication

Online stakeholder engagement

Content development and distribution

Four Communications:

Digital strategy development

Social media management

Content marketing

Digital advertising

Online community management

Cicero & Bernay Public Relations (C&B):

Digital PR strategy development

Social media marketing and management

Influencer engagement and partnerships

Online reputation monitoring and management

Crisis communication planning

Impact Porter Novelli:

Digital brand strategy

Social media content creation and management

Online reputation monitoring and management

Influencer marketing campaigns

Digital crisis communication

Memac Ogilvy:

Digital PR campaign planning and execution

Social media strategy and management

Content creation and distribution

Influencer partnerships and activations

Online community management

Hill+Knowlton Strategies:

Digital brand positioning

Social media management

Digital storytelling and content creation

Influencer engagement

Crisis communication and management

Grayling:

Digital PR strategy development

Social media marketing and management

Content creation and distribution

Digital advertising

Online reputation management

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Social media management

Influencer marketing

Online reputation management

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These agencies offer a range of digital PR services tailored to meet the diverse needs of clients in Dubai and beyond. Whether it's social media management, influencer marketing, online reputation management, or digital crisis communication, these agencies have the expertise to deliver effective digital PR solutions.

[lemedstudent2021]

Have you heard about Carbombya, a canon Middle Eastern country in Transformers?

Boycott Transformers.

Transformers: Bigots in Disguise

TIL what Carbombya is, and that its population is 4000 people and 10,000 camels, and frankly i dont know if i should laugh or cry.

apparently the franchise has an extensive history of being racist and promoting problematic stereotypes, this is merely one example.

i honestly have no idea what the people who greenlighted this bs were thinking, especially since their audience is kids 6 and above.

[nouhabelaid]

Let's Explore Media in #MENA: The 5th Most Important Media Events in the Middle East

In the ever-evolving media landscape in the Middle East, a series of events stand out as transformative milestones, shaping the narrative and fostering innovation within the industry. From the distinguished Saudi Media Forum to the eagerly anticipated Global Media Congress, each annual gathering plays a vital role in continually advancing regional media practices. In this article, we delve into…

[my-patron-saint-is-jimmy]

Ngl I'm really confused about Yemen's politics. I've read about the Houthis, and I thought they were the leading group of Yemen now? But so many news articles are still referring to them as the Houthi Rebels. I also see so many tags about Houthis being terrorists, and I've heard some about their anti-Semetic violence against Jews in Yemen, but I haven't heard anything else. To someone who knows and has the energy, can you please guide me to some resources or give me the quick and dirty?

[sai-view]

Let's talk about PMC and MENA

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is buzzing with excitement as it embarks on a series of mega projects that are set to revolutionize the landscape and propel economic growth. From innovative city-states to sustainable tourism destinations, these projects are capturing the attention of both local and international stakeholders. In this blog post, we will delve into eight MENA mega projects that are generating anticipation and excitement for the region's future.

Don't miss out on this thrilling ride of innovation and progress and check out PMC, offers Turnkey MENA recruitment solutions, sourcing candidates from Australia for the MENA region. PMC Original Article: https://www.pmconsolidated.com/articles/mena-mega-projects-to-be-excited-about

[gowiththevibe]

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