Ten must-read blogs from the Middle East. Top L-R: Mark Makkhoul , Afrah Nasser, Arabist; Bottom L-R: Saudiwoman, Maya Zankoul and Lina Al-Sharif Bloggers are giving insider views which help others interpret political eventsBlogs can offer a fascinating glimpse of everyday life in the Middle EastTell us your favorite Middle Eastern bloggers (CNN) -- Political unrest across the Middle East has increased appetite in the wider world for comment from within the region, and some are turning to bloggers for insider views on the events unfolding on their television screens.
Social media -- including blogging, Twitter and Facebook -- has played an often-crucial role in organizing the protests sweeping the region. But it's not all politics, and blogs about the ups and downs of daily life can offer a fascinating glimpse of real life in the Middle East. Here, we have drawn up an entirely unscientific list of 10 of the most interesting blogs from the region. An Arab man's attempt at bridging the cultural gap. Trying to make a difference, failing a lot, succeeding once in a while. Saudiwoman's Weblog.