you knew I never been to an Arabic coffee shop, I prefer Turkish coffee over Arabic one
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Your statement makes no sense, lol and is a oxymoron. Turkish coffee derives from Arabic coffee and is basically a copy of Arabic coffee rebranded under a new name but without the cardamom flavor and variety of Arabic coffee. Turks were exposed to coffee thanks to the Arabs after all. The same Arabs that invented and first used coffee as a brew in Sufi monasteries of Arabia in what is modern-day Yemen and Southern KSA many centuries ago.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabic_coffee
Not just in here back in 2012-2013 I used to enjoy a lot of websites but
Any were taken down like anthrocivitas, militaryphotos, Arab aviation forum and many others I can’t find
Yes, most Arabs have long ago moved to Twitter, Reddit and many other platforms, me included, but some Arabic forums (traditional bulletin boards) are still going strong. Few things stay static nowadays.
Fortunately I have many other interests in life and can only spend so much time devoted to one type. So I participate in a couple of boating and fishing forums and since I had a pretty complex modification I did on our boat and documented the entire thing, it took up a lot of my time as well as running a business does take up the other half of one's time. If it wasn't for this stay at home order, I might not have made this quick stop by here to be perfectly honest with you. But it's always good to check in on things every once in a while, especially when there's big news in one's country like the recent acquisition of the 26 Su-35s for the EAF. That's usually worth a quick visit to see the reaction, especially by the haters loooool. That's always a fun thing to do.
That is encouraging to hear brother. I love the outdoors as well and have been fishing, hunting, hiking, exploring nature (mountains, deserts, marine life - yachting, skiing etc.) since a young age so I can relate.
Too many interests from my part and too little time.
I remember you talking about a ceramic (correct me if I am wrong?) business where you made your own stuff? Recall you posting some of your works here. Very cool. A family member of mine is a painter and artist (as a hobby of hers but she has been selling some of her works in the Arab world and the West) and I always loved art myself. Once I fully establish myself (still young), I will start collecting art and antiques as it runs in the family.
I can imagine that you share a similar interest.
Anyway I have mostly been busy with "real life" until the Covid-19 nonsense as I graduated not long ago and was/I am working for a large company in Europe (chemical engineering is my field) to gain valuable work experience and to improve my CV before a potential return. Since I have legs in both worlds and family, I am somewhat of a nomad and divided. Far from alone on this front though even here (PDF).
What is driving me insane though is the lockdown, inability to train (all fitness centers are closed) and the only thing I have at home are 2 weights and a small Kilberry home gym with no serious weight (below 100 kg) but better than nothing, I guess. Borders closed as well so obviously no travel.
Zero sport (I am a huge football as in soccer not American football that I barely watch, sorry mate) and NBA "fan". As in I like watching it, especially the playoffs. Things stopped when everything became interesting and as long-time Laker fans I had high hopes of us winning our first title since 2010 with LBJ, AD and a rejuvenated Dwight Howard.
Anyway a few days ago I watched "The Last Dance" on Netflix. MJ was something special.
I was too young to ever see him play but the guy is the alpha king of sportsmen!
He is also the wealthiest sportsperson to date. Good for over 1 billion USD! Not bad.
Yes, Egypt's recent purchases are rather impressive to put it mildly, at least on paper. However what would be even better (in an ideal world - goes for the entire Arab world as a whole) would be to have an active role in the Arab world and neighborhood to ensure ones own interests and that of the wider Arab world.
One of my favorite sayings on PDF is "Arab problems require Arab solutions" and that is spot on.
Sadly for various reasons that we both are well aware of, the current situation is far from ideal but I am hopeful for the future.
Maybe not in our lifetimes but eventually the Arab policymakers/leaders will reflect the will of their people and that will manifest itself in the internal and external policy.
As for PDF, well, I already covered that and understood your hint.
@Hack-Hook
You turn blind eye to chemical weapons use against Syrians but trying to present yourself as morally superior. This is two faced- justice of yours. If you are proclaimed just people then it needs to show everywhere. Not one just act for every 100 unjust ones.
Anyhow is everyone's Ramadan going so far? How are you doing brother
@Indos ?
Messed up sleeping pattern (natural) but until 2 days ago I deliberately cut off all social media (for spiritual reasons and due to work that I needed done) and only read the news. Looking forward to Eid al-Fitr and all the food and "socializing" due to a certain pandemic.
@Indos
Stay safe brother.
Wishing everyone a blessed Eid.