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How a Middle East startup took on Uber—and won

October 15, 2018 by JJ Kamp

Uber was supposed to take over the world. Investors dueled to stake billions in the company on the assumption it would become the global market leader—the Google- or Facebook-style winner-take-all of the ride-hailing industry. … [Read more...] about How a Middle East startup took on Uber—and won

Creating comics for the Middle East

May 1, 2009 by Jurriaan Kamp

Comic book artist Suleiman Bakhit looks for stories and role models that will empower and inspire a new generation of comic book readers in the Middle East. Marco Visscher | May 2009 issue Ever wondered why Superman isn’t popular in the Middle East? “We don’t like our heroes to … [Read more...] about Creating comics for the Middle East

The making of Aranim Media Factory and Emotional Content comics

May 1, 2009 by Jurriaan Kamp

Aranim Media Factory and Emotional Content are redefining comic books, reaching out to new audiences and reshaping heroes. Get a glimpse into the process by viewing their sketches and original artwork here! Ode Editors | May 2009 issue Emotional Content Emotional Content, which … [Read more...] about The making of Aranim Media Factory and Emotional Content comics

I defeat my enemy when I make him my friend

January 21, 2007 by Jurriaan Kamp

Three stories about people who have confronted tragedy yet managed to see a way to get beyond rage and revenge and move toward reconciliation. Elik Elhanan | May 2008 issue Learning to speak How one Israeli man lost his sister in a terrorist bombing and found his voice to fight … [Read more...] about I defeat my enemy when I make him my friend

Arab journalists struggle for press freedom

January 21, 2007 by Jurriaan Kamp

Despite interference from Arab regimes and the U.S., hope can be found in the internet, satellite dishes and the "Al-Jazeera effect" Marco Visscher | November 2004 issue A joke circulated recently at a meeting of editors from the Middle East noted that their work was being … [Read more...] about Arab journalists struggle for press freedom

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