Health

I have the body of an eighteen year old. I keep it in the fridge. Spike Milligan

 Alexander McNabb

New UAE Anti-Smoking Law: It’s Not Enough

New UAE Anti-Smoking Law: It’s Not Enough

ALEXANDER MCNABB: As an ex-smoker I’ve vowed not to become a frothing-at-the-mouth anti puff ranter. The latest UAE legislation has turned me, however.

 Layla

Desert Elixir: The Miraculous Powers of Camel Milk

Desert Elixir: The Miraculous Powers of Camel Milk

LAYLA: Its healing properties have been known by residents of the Middle East for generations. But there is increasing scientific evidence of its power

 Mich Cafe

Polio: The Latest Disaster to Befall Assad’s Syria

Polio: The Latest Disaster to Befall Assad’s Syria

MICH CAFE: Prior to the civil war its prevalence in Syria was very low indeed but the conflict has seen a spike in polio in the country

 Crossroads Arabia

Camel Milk Woes Rising on MERs Link

Camel Milk Woes Rising on MERs Link

CROSSROADS ARABIA: Saudi Arabia is a great consumer of camel meat and milk. Both have seen a resurgence in the marketplace as ‘good, home-style foodstuffs’.

 Crossroads Arabia

Patenting Disease: Saudi Authorities ‘Must Pay To Protect Citizens’

Patenting Disease: Saudi Authorities ‘Must Pay To Protect Citizens’

CROSSROADS ARABIA: A Dutch laboratory has patented the virus that is currently killing Saudi citizens.

 Common Ground News Service

Syria’s ‘Florence Nightingales’: U.S Medics Go To Front

Syria’s ‘Florence Nightingales’: U.S Medics Go To Front

KIRAN ANSARI, CGNEWS: Tired of watching the horror unveil on television a group of American medics have decided to take direct action

 Susan Al Shahri

Female Genital Mutilation: Still Major Issue in Oman

SUSAN AL SHAHRI: The last time I raised this issue publicly the reaction was overwhelming but ‘woman with the incense burner’ still prowls hospitals in Dhofar

 Susan Al Shahri

The ‘Insha’allah Attitude’ is Killing Oman’s Kids

The ‘Insha’allah Attitude’ is Killing Oman’s Kids

SUSAN AL SHAHRI: I’m amazed at the attitude of the Salalah’s adults to their children’s safety. Once they’re out of diapers the kids are expected to look after themselves

 The View From Fez

Dutch ‘Abortion Ship’ Blocked By Moroccan Navy

Dutch ‘Abortion Ship’ Blocked By Moroccan Navy

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: Up to 700 abortions are performed in Morocco per day, according to activists, even though the practice is illegal.

 Steve Royston

Healthcare in Saudi, the US and UK: Who does it Right?

Healthcare in Saudi, the US and UK: Who does it Right?

STEVE ROYSTON: In one respect he is fortunate: Saudi has abundant resources to throw at these problems, unlike the US and the UK, where health services are competing for funds.

 Susan Al Shahri

My 10-Point Plan To Rid Oman’s Roads of Carnage

My 10-Point Plan To Rid Oman’s Roads of Carnage

SUSAN AL SHAHRI: Enforcement of rules is essential if the daily horror that occurs on Oman’s roads is to be minimised. Here are my suggestions.

 The View From Fez

Women’s Health in Morocco: Huge Advances Made

Women’s Health in Morocco: Huge Advances Made

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: A number of international programmes combined with improved education have led to significant improvements for Moroccan women

 Mich Cafe

Child Brides: Action Is Being Taken At Last

Child Brides: Action Is Being Taken At Last

MICH CAFE: It’s an issue throughout the Arab world and beyond. Finally, it’s being addressed.

 Syria News Wire

Red Cross Issues Urgent Appeal On Syria

Red Cross Issues Urgent Appeal On Syria

NEWS FROM SYRIA: The Red Cross issued a rare political statement on Syria to highlight the critical situation facing citizens there.

 Shelina Zahra Janmohamed

The ‘Baby Dictators’: Throw Their Books Out

The ‘Baby Dictators’: Throw Their Books Out

SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: They’re full of contradictory advice which will only make you feel inept. Forget them.

 Crossroads Arabia

Epidemic: More Than Half of Saudi Women ‘Overweight’

Epidemic: More Than Half of Saudi Women ‘Overweight’

CROSSROADS ARABIA: Add a diet rich in fats and sugars to a lifestyle that actively discourages exercise and you end up with a catastrophic situation that’s only getting worse.

 The View From Fez

It’s Official: Morocco is Now Malaria-Free

It’s Official: Morocco is Now Malaria-Free

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: Bad news for mosquitoes is good news for residents and tourists. Malaria has finally been eradicated from Morocco.

 The View From Fez

‘Liquid Gold’ Threatened by Hollywood Stars’

‘Liquid Gold’ Threatened by Hollywood Stars’

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: The many properties and benefits of Morocco’s Argan Oil have been known for a very long time but they’ve suddenly come to the attention of film stars and other celebrities. Good news?

 Abu Muhammed

Saudi Maternity: Good Business, Bad Medicine?

Saudi Maternity: Good Business, Bad Medicine?

ABU MUHAMMED: I am told that some hospitals and clinics with birthing centers have good reputations in Saudi, but it only takes one to spoil the barrel…

 Crossroads Arabia

The Urgent Need For Physical Education in Saudi

The Urgent Need For Physical Education in Saudi

CROSSROADS ARABIA: With obesity at epidemic proportions it’s essential that the Ministry of Education launches comprehensive physical education programmes.