Monthly Archives: December 2012

Which event in the Middle East & North Africa region had the biggest impact in 2012?

Dear Pita-consumers: We know that there are many more events that should be mentioned…please feel free to add your thoughts.  The only catch is that it must rhyme :)!  Our new year’s resolution is to promote political and social satire … Continue reading

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Happy Holidays: Reflecting on the Lands Where Christianity Began…

Dear Pita-Consumers: PITAPOLICY would like to wish you all a happy holidays…and to our Christian Pitapals, a very SAFE merry Christmas. We look forward to hearing your Christmas reflections on the holy lands where Christianity began and other pita-consuming countries … Continue reading

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2nd Round of Egypt’s #Referendum Vote: Interviews by Bessma Momani and Bassem Youssef

Analysis: Interview by an Academic and a Satirist Regards Elections in Egypt CTV News Interview of Dr. Bessma Momani, Professor of Political Economy at Waterloo University & Fulbright Scholar: http://www.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=832630&binId=1.810401 Second round of voting for #Egyptians Egyptian VP #Mekki resigns? … Continue reading

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Strategically Change Tactics — Document Rape as a War Crime

This week on PITAPOLICY, we feature an article by PITAPOLICY Founder Mehrunisa Qayyum on a serious war crime: rape.  What is the role of the media and the Arab diaspora in documenting this crime as a “weapon of war”, specially … Continue reading

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Egypt’s Constitutional Referendum & Other Election Issues #Egypt

Greetings Pita-Consumers! December 15th marked Egypt’s vote on the Constitutional Referendum.  Before PITAPOLICY posts up any opinions or analysis, we wanted to share a civic education video produced by Qabila Productions.  We just spoke with Perihan Ab0u-Zeid, who co-founded Qabila, … Continue reading

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Notes from the ‘Capital of Innovation’

Last week, PITAPOLICY shared with you tips on managing your business during the year-end holiday season by PITAPOLICY Consulting Founder Mehrunisa Qayyum.  This week we wanted to share with you addition tips on innovation and entrepreneurship via this article found on … Continue reading

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PITAPOLICY Attends @FollowDD – “Dictators & Dissidents” #FDDWF2012

Greetings Pita-consumers: Washington, DC – PITAPOLICY is glad to attend the Foundation for Defending Democracy (FDD) at the Newseum Building.  The theme was “Dictators & Dissidents”: Should the “West” Choose Sides?  (PITAPOLICY is still perplexed by the term ‘West’ and … Continue reading

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Small Business Tips to Fight Holiday Stress

November 24th, 2012 marked Small Business Saturday in the United States.  Shoppers were encouraged to shop at small businesses for this day.  PITAPOLICY Consulting Founder Mehrunisa Qayyum identified a four tips that small business owners like herself can follow to deal … Continue reading

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PITAPOLICY Attends 5th AMPalestine Conference in Chicago

Note: PITAPOLICY would LOVE to thank the La Kazbah establishment that has continuously supported our efforts by letting us blog endlessly from their restaurant. They serve the BEST Moroccan food in Washington, DC and are located at 2147 P Street, … Continue reading

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