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3D Projection Mapping of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi

by on 10. Jan, 2012 in Dubai, Videos

In celebration of 40th UAE National Day 2011. Projection and design by San Francisco based Obscura Digital. 44 projectors with a combined brightness of 840,000 lumens were used to cover a surface 600ft wide x 351ft high. I recommend watching the video in HD.

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Watch Hajj Live on YouTube

by on 04. Nov, 2011 in Islam, Videos, World

It seems like YouTube has tapped into Saudi Arabia’s LIVE video Hajj feed. Thanks to Google, you can watch the entire Hajj ritual live from Mecca when it starts November 5. Here’s the live feed:

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Saudi women can vote but can’t drive to vote

by on 28. Sep, 2011 in Internet, Islam, Middle East, Politics

Whenever there is a news that comes out of Saudi Arabia, I feel like I am in 14th century. Oh wait, according to them, it is the 14th century. It’s 21st century when it comes to bulldozing historical sites for new 5-star hotels but when it comes to laws, it’s a whole different game. It’s [...]

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