Saudis’ Water Consumption ‘Unsustainable’
CROSSROADS ARABIA: Advances in solar power and nuclear plants will help Saudis address their energy issues but water consumption is a major issue. …
‘Khalas’: Saudis Halt Unemployment Scheme
CROSSROADS ARABIA: The Saudi authorities appear to have shut down the Hafiz programme launched with much fanfare last November…
Into The Dark: Jordanians protest Media Law
ALEXANDER MCNABB: Jordan's smart and technically capable young people deserve better than muckle-headed legislation hewn from granite by politicians.…
Underground Rail Next Stop for Jeddah
CROSSROADS ARABIA: The challenge building underground where water can be inches below the surface is considerable, but not insurmountable… given enough money.…
U.S Fines: Another Blow to Morocco’s Tourism Industry
THE VIEW FROM FEZ: As if the fall-out from the battle with low cost airlines isn't bad enough the Moroccan authorities have now picked a fight with the U.S Department of Transportation…
Syria: We All Have 20:20 Vision in Hindsight
SYRIA NEWS WIRE: Eight years ago the prevailing opinion about the future of Syria was optimistic. A British journalist knew better than everyone apparently…
Dead Tweets: Citizen Journalists Pay the Price
MICH CAFE: With traditional media officially locked out of Syria since the start of the revolution there in March 2011, citizen journalism has taken over the mantle, at a great cost.…
Top 10 Reasons White Terrorists Are Different
JUAN COLE: Number 8 - Nobody thinks white terrorists are typical of white people. But other terrorists are considered paragons of their societies.…
A Taxing Tale: Low-Cost Airlines Reject Morocco
THE VIEW FROM FEZ: First it was Ryanair, now it's Easyjet. The outlook for Morocco's tourism industry looks grim. …
MidEast Journalism: Whatever it Was, It Never Happened
CROSSROADS ARABIA: These stories serve as a useful reminder: Be very skeptical about any reporting coming out of the Middle East.…
