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Re: Ayna Adds Satellite Imagery To Mobile Version Of Ayna Maps

Hiconomics — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:04:57 -0000

This is a good move but more is required. As far as maps go, I find Ayna beats the likes of Google Maps and Microsoft (erm... Bing) maps for some of the more obscure Arabic cities (Damascus). But when it comes to Doha or Dubai then it's a bit behind.

While having it in the palm of your hand is a strong move... I think it needs to be more ambitious... and help develop an ecosystem around the Arabic world's maps.

Anyone know if Ayna maps has an API or is planning to launch one? I'd love to add it to a project I'm working on.

Re: Google, AT&T, Automattic and Twitter Executives Visit Iraq

Hiconomics — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:55:38 -0000

Hmm... not sure what to read into this...

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for technology advocates (especially those based on 'open' models)... showing the world how it could be a better place with efficient use of Web2.0, Cloud Computing and a number of other ways.

But why Iraq? There are many other countries in the Middle East and around the world that are ripe for this sort of involvement and would be able to take immediate action and truly benefit from the solutions being show-cased and presented. No disrespect at all to my Iraqi brothers, but surely there are more fundamental aspects of Iraqi life and infrastructure that need to be resolved first?

Does anyone else think this is just as another way for US companies to get local contracts? or am I reading too much into it.

Is this likely to make any difference whatsoever to the lives of the Iraqi people...?

Re: How will the current economic crisis affect Arab online startups? [Poll Results]

Hiconomics — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:33:14 -0000

Somehow I missed the poll, but overall I think I agree with the fact that the recession should prove positive for Arabic startups...
The recession and loss of funds in the west is likely to be a wake-up call for investors so it's likely that more money will be invested locally where it can be better controlled. Not to mention it seems a lot of well educated and experienced human capital is returning to their home nations...

Re: The BBC uses Seesmic to talk about the Credit Crunch

Hiconomics — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:47:29 -0000

The beeb continues to demonstrate that they are ahead of the pack when it comes to having an understanding of UGC...
Nice one seesmic!