Saudi Consumer Debt A “Cause for Concern”
ROB L. WAGNER: There has been a staggering increase in consumer loan and credit card debt in the Kingdom.
Finally: Saudi Olympic Breakthrough For Women
ROB L. WAGNER: It was a very welcome surprise - the announcement that Saudi Arabia will have at least one woman at the Olympics…
Internal Division Pushing Iran to Brink
ROB L. WAGNER: There is a massive internal power struggle within Iran and a battle to shore up the crumbling faith of its people…
Saudi University Demos ‘Unnerve Authorities’
ROB L. WAGNER: The normally tranquil King Khalid University has seen violent demonstrations over recent days. …
Arab Spring ‘Good For Women’? The Jury’s Out
ROB L. WAGNER: They played a leading role in the early stages of the Arab Spring. But have women seen concrete benefits yet? …
‘My Heart Says Stay, My Head Says Go Home’
ROB L. WAGNER: Female students returning to Saudi Arabia from studies abroad are finding they have limited, restrictive…
Religious Comment Plus Political Activism Equals Trouble
ROB L. WAGNER: His religious comments were ill-chosen but they are not the only reason that he is…
Abu Dhabi vs Dubai: There’s a Clear Winner
ROB L. WAGNER: Don't be fooled by the 'smooth noises' each emirate makes about the other when the…
Abu Dhabi’s Cultural Designs: Revived But Relevant to Whom?
ROB L. WAGNER: The Abu Dhabi authorities surprisingly announced the resurrection of their three-museum project. Who's it…




