Archive for July, 2011
Cinema Issues In Amman, Jordan Solved Without Protests
It seems that the cinemas problem was solved, both pages of the 2 major cinema companies declared on the ultimate social network, Facebook; saying that new movies will be showing starting today (it was 1 am when I wrote this post), Prime Cinemas promised to release 6 new movies while Grand Cinemas scheduled Harry Potter’s …
“Liking” for a cause! is it?
It surprises me how many social media agencies spread in town, trying to pick on any job just like a tribe of ants that found a piece of bread on the floor. This time, it is different. After my post, I still noticed some people who are trying their best to bypass the promoting guidelines …
It is the 4th week, where are the new movies?
As you probably previously read this. The forth week has started, Grand Cinemas are showing a year old movie as a new release and Prime doesn’t have any updates, I don’t think the new Harry Potter will play at the theaters, unless it plays tomorrow.
Review: Samsung Galaxy SII Review
Samsung Levant gave me the Samsung Galaxy SII to review for 3 days here in Amman, here’s my review: I hope you guys enjoy it.
Jordan Customs, The Straw That Broke The Camel’s Back
I understand that Jordan is a poor kingdom with limited sources… What I don’t understand is the new way of imposing direct and indirect taxes by Jordan customs. A year ago, Nokia N8 mobile phone ads were all over the country, while Nokia stores had no devices to sell? Do you know why? It is …
Because of this… no new films will be shown in cinemas in Amman
UPDATE: CUSTOMS ARE SAYING PRIME IS LYING. DON’T KNOW WHO TO BELIEVE NOW! Break news! Prime Cinemas regret to inform you that for the 3rd consecutive week, No new films will be released in Jordan because Jordanian customs authorities have imposed a new customs charge on film rights. No similar charge is imposed in any …
5 Reasons Why I Hate Facebook “Like” Competitions!
I recently realized how marketing agencies and digital agencies are abusing the “like” function on Facebook just to sell. Basically, most of competitions in our region (as in MENA) are now based on “liking” to win. Which is totally messing up the concept of Facebook promoting
Dead Sea Experience: Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea
As I promised in my last post, here’s an update about this Fridays’ stay at the Mövenpick. I used to visit this hotel at least 5 times every summer, for pool access only! Anyways, I decided to try the Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea located in Swaymeh as well. The rate was great, I …

