An island chain off the coast of Yemen is home to many species found nowhere else on the planet, drawing a growing number of tourists, climbers and trekkers. But the battle between making money and preserving Socotra's biodiversity has conservationists worrying about the impact of tourism on its fragile environment. Al Jazeera's Hashem Ahelbarra reports from Socotra. [More] [Less]
Climate change talks in Mexico seem to be heading nowhere, with a legally binding deal on reducing carbon emissions, looking highly unlikely. It's disappointing news for scientists trying to save some of the world's rarest flora and fauna. Like this one: the dragon's blood tree. It's home is an isolated island. Part of the Yemeni territory, Socotra is described as the most alien-looking place on earth. Al Jazeera's Hashem Ahelbarra explains why its indigenous species are now in danger of being wiped out. [More] [Less]
This is a short video on my Nokia N91 of the beautiful court yard of the Saleh (President) masjid in Sana'a - Yemen. It is the largest mosque in Yemen, beautifully constructed, resembles and is similar to the masjid Nabawi in Madinah in architectural terms because of the open court yard, lamps outside, the chandeliers inside (maybe the same ones) etc In the poorest country in the Middle East - many are very undecided about the masjid besides it's beauty. Worth a visit at least once if you are in Yemen, but do check out the other historical and more significant masjids such as the one by Mu'ad ibn Jabal in Taiz and the Old City. [More] [Less]
This interview with Naseem Hamed was following his knockout win over Augie Sanchez. Pure Hamed at his cocky best. Check out Foreman at the end laughing within himself afterwards. Will Hamed return? I'd watch him just for his interviews at the end!
الكليب من كلمات الأستاذ / ماجد الجبري وألحان أ / خالد زاهر أداء المنشد : عبدالمجيد الفوزانوالكورال :من اليمن فاطمة مثنىمنال مثنى عمار جعدانأحمد مثنىمن مصرأحمد عفت مؤمن أحمدمحمد هانيإشراف وتسجيل الكورالسليمان العراقيهندسة الصوت عمارخاطرومن إنتاج سلمان الخثلانالروابط الفيديو كليب بجودة عالية وبحجم 23 ميغابايت [More] [Less]
This interview with Naseem Hamed was following his knockout win over Augie Sanchez. Pure Hamed at his cocky best. Check out Foreman at the end laughing within himself afterwards. Will Hamed return? I'd watch him just for his interviews at the end!
