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The Grand Moofti Speaks
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Imran Ahmed is a Pakistani-Singaporean who writes about all things from Pakistan and Singapore and anything else of relevance ... to him.
Recent Posts
Dubai – is it flu or a cardiac arrest?
Everyone needs a rest from time to time. Even cities need a break. Dubai was a city on steroids during the last decade. On doctor's orders, it is in the midst of a breather. Without this lull, the city may have suffered a serious cardiac arrest and ...
The Grand Moofti pulls out his flying carpet
Dear Friends, The Grand Moofti is travelling the next few days. The next article will be posted on Thursday, December 10, 2009. Thank you very much for taking the time from your busy schedules to visit the Grand Moofti Speaks. I hope to see you back ...
SISTIC, an update on the numbers
In my article on SISTIC published on November 25, I speculated that SISTIC was extremely profitable and enjoyed a monopolistic position in the area of ticket distribution. I also conjectured that SISTIC was owned by the Singapore government. Thanks t...
Abu Dhabi, Dubai and the Basel syndrome
Residents of the Swiss city of Basel continually grumble that few outside of the pharmaceutical industry are aware of their city's existence. They point out that Basel is Switzerland's second largest metropolitan area, larger than Geneva and second o...
Singaporeans, pepper crabs, JB and the ‘Golden Years’
The Singapore government has established a Special Needs Trust Company. Families who are worried about the fate of relatives with disabilities can contribute to the Trust which will take care of the individual once the current care giver passes away....
The Gulf’s Disneyland under pressure – the ‘Tallest Building Index’ is back
Singapore may not be the only real life Disneyland in the world. The crown was contested by Dubai, the surreal emirate in the Gulf. Dubai is a city where ski slopes and man-made palm islands are constructed. Twenty million dollars are spent on a hot...
