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A Facebook buddy of mine sent this to me, and I have to say that I didn't quite know what to do with it. I've watched it four times and really like it.

I have a lot of friends in Saudi Arabia who read this blog, and I'm grateful to them for doing so. Next time I'm over there though, I'd love to meet these guys.

-- Steve Clemons

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Posted by Adil, Jun 12 2009, 1:29AM - Link

That's real fun - Thank You for that!
Take care and best regards
Adil

Posted by Maha, Jun 12 2009, 3:10AM - Link

Are you sure these people are Saudi, and not dressed up as Saudis!??
If Saudi, are you sure they are dancing in Saudi Arabia!??
The video seems a bit doctored to me, and they probably are not be dancing to Michael Jackson but to a folk Arabic song... like a Dabke.

Posted by Steve Clemons, Jun 12 2009, 7:15AM - Link

A very good BBC reporter has looked into this and sent me some fascinating clips that were the underlying video -- without the Michael Jackson music. The Jackson music must have been applied after by someone. I still find the clip charming -- but also acknowledge that some of those in the video may be less than thrilled, and perhaps offended by the clip. Not sure -- have not heard from them.

Later today (Friday), I will get the other clips up on the blog....all very interesting.

best, steve

Posted by Khaled, Jun 12 2009, 10:24AM - Link

The video is REAL. You will find more interesting saudi videos on
youtube these days (that are not street skating)...