Like so many people here in Qatar, I was glued to the Internet and television over the weekend watching the events unfold across Egypt. At times, information coming out seemed very sporadic. Updates were sparse, especially when it appeared as though Internet was cut in places and, of course, social media sites were blocked. Resourceful […]
25 Jan
So I have hinted about this on Twitter, but it is official – Anthony Williams, co-author of Wikinomics will be coming to Doha as part of ictQATAR’s Connected Speakers Series on March 8, 2010, 6 p.m. at the Ritz Carlton. Wikinomics, and now the follow-up book, Macrowikinomics, are redefining how people are thinking about business, […]
20 Jan
Twitter, community and raising money for a local charity – what better way could there be to spend a Thursday afternoon in March? I can’t think of many things, which is why I am encouraging all of Qatar to come together on Thursday, March 24, 2011 for the country’s first Twestival. Twestival (or a Twitter-festival) […]
17 Jan
12 Jan
There are few things I have missed more since moving to the Middle East than Pandora. For those of you who don’t know, Pandora is a free online music streaming service that lets you create your own “stations” based on artist or songs you like. It’s an amazing way to discover new music and perfect […]
30 Jan