Susie of Arabia

Women ‘Making Inroads’ Into Saudi Workforce. Slowly.

Women ‘Making Inroads’ Into Saudi Workforce. Slowly.

SUSIE OF ARABIA: The furore over the decision to employ women as waitresses in the fast food restaurant Hardees illustrates that progress comes slowly

 The View From Fez

Moroccan Souks Under Threat: Retail Boom Bites

Moroccan Souks Under Threat: Retail Boom Bites

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: The big boys from Europe are moving aggressively into the Moroccan retail space and they’re squeezing the profit margins of souk operators.

 SlimGulfie

Bahrain: Five Burning Questions Needing Answers

Bahrain: Five Burning Questions Needing Answers

SLIMGULFIE: Over half a million Bahrainis who share the same religion are now thoroughly divided by their two sects. It’s heartbreaking.