Speaking of Original Material...

After reading the interesting and insightful comments (and leaving a comment of my own), on the Dead Blog entry, I was a bit reluctant to post this link.

But I decided to go ahead anyway because it's such a great story of UAE innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.

I love the fact that the cartoon is centered around women, and that Mohammed employs mostly women writers, whom I would guess are UAE Nationals.

Thanks to the folks at Wildpeeta for leading me (via twitter BTW) to the NYT story here:

Dubai Superheroes: Little Old Grannies Who Wear Veils.

(Photo credit: NYT pic of Freej creator Mohammed Saeed Harib)

Freej Folklore

Just to let you all know that Freej Folklore, the major Arab theatrical production that's running at the Madinat Jumeirah Arena from the 8th-17th January, is offering two tickets for the price of one up until Thursday. We're blogging the run-up to the event here and the official website's here.