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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.

Antibiotics: The Middle East’s Cure-All

Antibiotics: The Middle East’s Cure-All

SARA CHADI: It seems to be the default prescription for every ailment. No wonder antibiotics are losing their potency

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.

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.

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.

‘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?

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…

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.

Saudi Arabia: Aids, and the Opening Up of the Kingdom

Saudi Arabia: Aids, and the Opening Up of the Kingdom

AMERICAN BEDU: Things are changing and opening up in the Kingdom: Aids, for example, had been one of the subjects that was not discussed…