Life

 Dhofari Gucci

Unwanted Advice in Dhofar: It’s a ‘Love Thing’

Unwanted Advice in Dhofar: It’s a ‘Love Thing’

DHOFARI GUCCI: On a recent visit to a supermarket I was confronted by someone I didn’t know who wanted to change my life. It’s an all too common occurrence

 mai abdul rahman

Invisible: The Plight of Arab-American Women

Invisible: The Plight of Arab-American Women

MAI ABDUL RAHMAN: They have played, and continue to play, a vital role in U.S society but their voices go unheard.

 Crossroads Arabia

‘Hirsute Fury’: Tweet About Saudi Beards At Your Peril

‘Hirsute Fury’: Tweet About Saudi Beards At Your Peril

CROSSROADS ARABIA: A Saudi woman has had to go into hiding following her comments on social media about varying beard styles in the Kingdom

 James M. Dorsey

Saudi ‘Female Soccer Controversy Leads To Major Discussion

Saudi ‘Female Soccer Controversy Leads To Major Discussion

JAMES DORSEY: The attendance of American female senators at a soccer match in Riyadh has sparked a massive debate

 Crossroads Arabia

Believe It Or Not: Saudis Not Getting Enough Sun

Believe It Or Not: Saudis Not Getting Enough Sun

CROSSROADS ARABIA: A deficiency in Vitamin D is a serious issue for a significant portion of Saudi society. What’s going on?

 Alexander McNabb

Topless Butlers in Dubai? Just Another Ho-Hum

Topless Butlers in Dubai? Just Another Ho-Hum

ALEXANDER MCNABB: Hoping to provoke an ‘official investigation’ into a ‘scandal’ a Dubai-based newspaper was sadly disappointed

 Dhofari Gucci

Immune to ‘Planning’: The Curious Dhofari Disease

Immune to ‘Planning’: The Curious Dhofari Disease

DHOFARI GUCCI: If the Swiss are at one end of the planning spectrum then my fellow Dhofaris at the furthest extreme

 Crossroads Arabia

‘Stop Female Harassment!’ Saudis Support Stiff Penalties

‘Stop Female Harassment!’ Saudis Support Stiff Penalties

CROSSROADS ARABIA: A new poll reveals widespread public support for stronger action against individuals who abuse women in the Kingdom

 Naseem Tarawnah

Fatherhood: The Ultimate Cure for Writer’s Block

Fatherhood: The Ultimate Cure for Writer’s Block

NASEEM TARAWNAH: There seemed no point in committing my thoughts, views, opinions feelings to print until now.

 Alexander McNabb

Traffic Increase, Property Prices Rocket: Dubai’s ‘Groundhog Day’

Traffic Increase, Property Prices Rocket: Dubai’s ‘Groundhog Day’

ALEXANDER MCNABB: We appear to be back in the, ah, ‘glory days’ of 2006 and 2007 if recent reports are to be believed. Oh joy.

 Shelina Zahra Janmohamed

Believe It: There’s a Latent Superhero In All of Us

Believe It: There’s a Latent Superhero In All of Us

SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: The daily duties and responsibilities may grind down our inner superhero but the flame lives in every Muslim woman

 Dhofari Gucci

Women’s Rights in Oman: A Depressing Conversation

Women’s Rights in Oman: A Depressing Conversation

DHOFARI GUCCI: A workplace discussion with two educated young men regarding the role of women in my country left me distressed and sad

 James Mullan

‘The Cai-Bai Ring’: Egypt’s ‘New Civilisation’, Made in UAE

‘The Cai-Bai Ring’: Egypt’s ‘New Civilisation’, Made in UAE

JAMES MULLAN: There’s a surprising sense of optimism abroad in ‘New Cairo’ where many young returnees from the UAE are now based.

 Alexander McNabb

‘Dubai Landlords, Beware: We’re Up To Your Tricks’ – Authorities

‘Dubai Landlords, Beware: We’re Up To Your Tricks’ – Authorities

ALEXANDER MCNABB: As the price of Dubai’s rents heads to the stratosphere some robust plans have been put in place to protect tenants

 Dhofari Gucci

Maghboor: A Little Light Rant Against Oman’s Dowry System

Maghboor: A Little Light Rant Against Oman’s Dowry System

DHOFARI GUCCI: It’s illogical, unfair and costly so maybe it’s time to look anew at the “maghboor’, Oman’s dowry system

 Eman-Al-Nafjan

The ‘Society’ Excuse: Sorry, It No Longer Washes

The ‘Society’ Excuse: Sorry, It No Longer Washes

EMAN AL NAFJAN: When women are stopped driving in Saudi Arabia it’s generally a policeman who does the stopping.

 Steve Royston

‘Sex and the Citadel’: Author Lifts Lid on Taboo Subjects

‘Sex and the Citadel’: Author Lifts Lid on Taboo Subjects

STEVE ROYSTON: Shereen El Feki takes on a subject of huge importance in her recently published book.

 Crossroads Arabia

Women Driving in Saudi Arabia: It’s Heating Up Again

Women Driving in Saudi Arabia: It’s Heating Up Again

CROSSOADS ARABIA: Another major protest is being organised for 26th of October and both sides are beginning to air their views

 Shelina Zahra Janmohamed

The Influence of The Father: Strong But Varied Views

The Influence of The Father: Strong But Varied Views

SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: The influence that ‘the father’ has exerted over leading female politicians has varied considerably

 Abu Muhammed

Packed Malls and Road Rage: Hajj Break in Kingdom

Packed Malls and Road Rage: Hajj Break in Kingdom

ABU MOHAMMED: Many of us on the Hajj break are slaves to our cars, busy transporting our loved ones from beach to mall to play center

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