This is an old thread that got lost in the shuffle, but I am posting it again. I took the following pictures during a trip to Dubai last June.
It hurts, doesn't it?
E-Government: They Do It, They Don't Spend 10 Years Talking About It.
Compare and contrast with Kuwait's Ministry of Energy, an entity that cannot guarantee water or electricity to all citizens and would rather blame its own citizens for water and electricity usage in 55 degree heat during August than accept responsibility.
The Ministry Of Information Would Make Life Miserable For Any Major Bookstore In Kuwait.
An Authentic Rating System For Films Instead Of Banned Releases In Kuwait Such As THE OMEN And THE DA VINCI CODE.
A Festival Of Western Singing
You Can Settle Your Traffic Tickets Or Renew Papers At any 'Dubai Police Traffic Services' Outlet Available In Most Malls.
Promoting Commerce And Tourism
Good Old-Fashioned Customer Service And Courtesy
Eat You Heart Out, 'Marina Mall'. The 'Water And Electricity Authority' Builds Ice Rinks In Malls For The Public During The Summer
Comments (17)
sorry, but i dont see the images :/ i dunno, maybe its only me?
Posted by snookie | October 14, 2006 7:16 AM
Posted on October 14, 2006 07:16
you got me at Borders !!
:(
Posted by DiiGMaa | October 14, 2006 8:56 AM
Posted on October 14, 2006 08:56
I don't see the images...
Posted by Menon | October 14, 2006 10:01 AM
Posted on October 14, 2006 10:01
I cant see the images...
Posted by Menon | October 14, 2006 10:01 AM
Posted on October 14, 2006 10:01
Unfortunatly, I can't see any of the pics! It keeps giving me the Forbidden page! I will have to check them out from a different computer or connection!
Posted by The Stallion | October 14, 2006 10:06 AM
Posted on October 14, 2006 10:06
no pics ;______;
Posted by Aquarius | October 14, 2006 11:21 AM
Posted on October 14, 2006 11:21
Okay redoing all those again.
Edit - Should be okay now. Let me know.
Posted by amer | October 14, 2006 3:42 PM
Posted on October 14, 2006 15:42
We can only hope :(
Their getting Borders !? lucky bastards!
Posted by howahkan | October 14, 2006 3:44 PM
Posted on October 14, 2006 15:44
yeah...dubai and bahrain are leading the e-gov in ME...but what are we doing?
Posted by CyberRowdy | October 14, 2006 5:13 PM
Posted on October 14, 2006 17:13
4 years on after the 'historic' and 'productive' Asian tour we are still discussing ways and means with Singapore on how to build and operate E-government.
Posted by amer | October 14, 2006 8:37 PM
Posted on October 14, 2006 20:37
eGoverment, more like a La'Goverment.
Posted by Don Veto | October 14, 2006 9:49 PM
Posted on October 14, 2006 21:49
THE ANSWER IS REALLY PLAIN AND SIMPLE:
Majlis al-Umma is the reason we dont move ahead. Why? I will tell why: does dubai got a MAJLIS???
Thats what i mean, they got a one man show, we on the other hand, have to play with 50 losers in parliament.
Now that sucks.
Posted by SHADOW | October 17, 2006 7:31 PM
Posted on October 17, 2006 19:31
You know Amer, its really sad that Kuwait has to be the country that sits silently in the back while other countries like the UAE show off the rest of the world. Their electricity and water ministries are building ice skating rinks for the public, yet our ministry fails to provide a proper electric grid to power the city. The list of reasons why Kuwait is so far back in time is endless, and I cannot stress this point enough, it really honestly is sad.
Also, though I am currently living in Kuwait, I was raised in Boston, so the introduction of Borders to the Middle East is really exciting. I hope Barnes & Noble's tags along soon!
Posted by Bostonian | October 17, 2006 11:38 PM
Posted on October 17, 2006 23:38
Welcome to the Blog Bostonian and thanks for your input.
Sad thing is young people in Kuwait are frustrated. They could use a Borders - a bookstore with a cafe and lounge with thousands of books and magazines where they could read, hang out, study etc - but the Ministry of Information would kill the place, subjecting thousands of books to censorship or delays in getting to the customers.
It would turn into another Kuwait Virgin...limited books, limited DVD etc...having to fill space up with LCD monitors, electronic equipment cultural books...a pale imitation of any other Virgin.
No civilized democratic or semi-democratic nation - whether constitutional monarchy or otherwise - should have a Ministry of Information.
Posted by amer | October 18, 2006 5:26 PM
Posted on October 18, 2006 17:26
The Ministry Of Interior is a national joke. Every ministry is a national joke, not to mention a disgrace and a tremendously annoying obstacle when it comes to the development and advancement of the nation.
Dammit, why cant we have a proper comedy club? or a proper bookstore (NO, JAREER IS NOT A BOOKSTORE)? or a proper national park? or a proper... country?!?!
This country has so much potential yet we accept pathetic 200 KD bribes and shut up instead of standing up against the government for the sake of the nation. I have just given up on trying to get that idea into people's thick brainwashed heads.
I know I know, "itha moo 3ajbik get the f**k out of Kuwait". I'm just saying what I'm saying cuz its true and its for the better.
Kuwait is sitting on a throne made of the money needed to develop this country into one that can rival many modern international cities, so why not go head and do it???
Posted by Bostonian | October 19, 2006 2:16 AM
Posted on October 19, 2006 02:16
Majlis Al Uma is the proud of Kuwait, democracy speaks for its self, the hell with all the goodi goodi things in dubai, GOD BLESS THIS COUNTRY AND ITS PEOPLE.. Shame on those dissing their own country like this... The problem is not within the Majlis or the system.. its the coruption thats with in our system, making us lag behind.. We need a revolution of the minds, educate the people and let the old generation kick back and relaxe as the new talented filled with inspiration from the love of this country to run it and make shine like it did back in Kuwaits "Golden Era".
Posted by Q80_Penguin | October 29, 2006 3:33 PM
Posted on October 29, 2006 15:33
Great pictures of Dubai, Amer.
They sure speak 1000 words, mate. That's all that needed to be said, especially the water/elec stuff.
Posted by Dubai Sunshine | November 11, 2006 12:56 PM
Posted on November 11, 2006 12:56