Sultan Al Qassemi

Politics: Emirati Students Abroad Show Way at Home

Politics: Emirati Students Abroad Show Way at Home

SULTAN AL QASSEMI: Qatar, he told me, has one of the most impressive constitutions, as well as the most impressive parliamentary building. “Too bad there’s no parliament to occupy it,” he said.

 Naseem Tarawnah

Dual Citizenship in Jordan: Not Acceptable

Dual Citizenship in Jordan: Not Acceptable

NASEEM TARAWNAH: So now those of us with dual citizenship will be required to give up our non-Jordanian passports if we wish to serve in government. Not a good sign.

 Rob L. Wagner

Saudi Education: The Power Struggle Heats Up

Saudi Education: The Power Struggle Heats Up

ROB L. WAGNER: A new secondary school textbook highlights the struggle between liberals and conservatives within the Saudi Ministry for Education.

 Common Ground News Service

TweetNadwa: 140 Seconds to Say It As You See It

TweetNadwa: 140 Seconds to Say It As You See It

MEHRUNISA QAYYUM, CGNEWS: Inspired by Twitter a grassroots Egyptian organisation has set up an online forum that limits participants to 140 seconds air time.

 Steve Royston

Default: Political Cowardice & Ratings Agencies

Default: Political Cowardice & Ratings Agencies

STEVE ROYSTON: I would suggest that to downgrade US debt while leaving other sovereign debts at a higher rating is a meaningless exercise.

 SuhaibWebb

The Top Terrorist Organisation For the U.S.? Not Muslim…

The Top Terrorist Organisation For the U.S.? Not Muslim…

MUSTAFA OMAR: When it comes to the white-hot issue of terrorists who threaten American citizens perception, unfortunately, is very far from reality.

 Steve Royston

Reasons For, and Against, Working in the MidEast

Reasons For, and Against, Working in the MidEast

STEVE ROYSTON: One year ago I wrote the 10 good reasons to work in the Middle East. I would not change one of them. I have, however, added 10 reasons you may not want to.

 James Mullan

Dubai the Winner in a ‘Game’ of Regional Turmoil

Dubai the Winner in a ‘Game’ of Regional Turmoil

JAMES MULLAN: The city of Dubai remains an island of opportunity for many in the Arab world, and troubles elsewhere only strengthen perceived virtues.

 Rob L. Wagner

Quiet Revolution: The Saudi, Female Brain Drain

Quiet Revolution: The Saudi, Female Brain Drain

ROB L. WAGNER: Saudi Arabia is sending thousands of women to foreign universities to obtain undergrad and postgrad degrees. Job prospects upon returning home are dim.

 Sara Reef

…And Our Survey Says: It’s Good to Talk

…And Our Survey Says: It’s Good to Talk

SARA REEF: A major survey conducted across 55 countries to test the state of relations between the Muslim world and the West…

 Steve Royston

Is Saudi Encouraging its own Brain Drain?

Is Saudi Encouraging its own Brain Drain?

STEVE ROYSTON: Could it be that the next wave of migration will come from the very class of people that Saudi Arabia sees as its future?

 Nabila Ramdani

Doha Debate: Any Burqa Ban Common Ground?

Doha Debate: Any Burqa Ban Common Ground?

NABILA RAMDANI: Though we might not have had an impact on policy, the debate demonstrated people do not need to agree with each other to appreciate that there is another side to every argument.