So I am just over a week away from finishing my Arabic class at Eton Institute, it was a special offer for Ramadan and I have to say, apart from being confused a lot of the time, I have really enjoyed learning some of the language as well as a great deal about the culture.

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Author: Cat Russell
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my homework
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not my job
There is a vacant lot in Tecom that has obviously been used as a parking lot by tenants of the surrounding offices and apartment blocks.
I had to have a chuckle when I drove past the other day – the bulk of the lot has been cleared of tar except for two spots where cars have been parked, and abandoned.


Its going to be a lot more tricky moving these vehicles now don’t you agree – I wonder why they didn’t just tow them to the side of the street before they started?
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Ramadan Kareem
To all my readers may this Ramadan bring you joy, wealth and health.

[thanks to blog.karachicorner.com for the stunning wallpaper]
I am hoping that next year I will be able to write this myself – I have just started learning Arabic so hold thumbs… -
weird and wonderful
Spinneys, our local supermarket, is carrying some very interesting veg these days.
Anyone know what you do with these two exotic items?

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iphone 1 blackberry 0?
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority have handed iPhone users a reason to feel smug – Blackberry services (messenger, email and web browsing) will be suspended in the UAE from the 11th October, according to today’s sad news.
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