Blazing Skies: Moroccan Meterorite Up for Sale
THE VIEW FROM FEZ: A perfectly intact meteorite that was ejected from Mars 700,000 years ago and landed in the Moroccan desert last year will go on sale this Sunday
Iranians and Israelis – Really so Different?
CG NEWS: For an Iranian to express such thoughts to an Israeli implies a level of trust that would seem impossible if you believe what the newspapers say.
My Daughter, My Legacy in Struggle for Opportunity
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: Last Thursday was the first International Day of the Girl Child. It made me focus on my own particular role as a mother.
Humour: A Creative, Intelligent Way to Debate Difference
ALICE HACKMAN: In all of the uproar and furore of the past few months in the ongoing West vs Islam narrative a few voices have risen above the heat of rage.
Men Step Up To Combat Egyptian Female Harassment
NIHAL MAGDY, CGNEWS: The issue of sexual harassment is huge in modern Egypt. Men are joining women’s groups to combat the problem.
‘Let’s Paint Dubai’s Ugly, Grey Wheelie Bins’: Why Not?
MICH CAFE: I’d like to see a wonderful idea which has brightened up the streets of Amman implemented in Dubai.
Race in Arab World: Is There a ‘$1 Million Advantage?’
ABU MOHAMMED: Skin colour, according to Jesse Jackson, conferred a significant financial benefit. Is the same true in the Arab World?
Saudi Religious Police Have Their Powers Reduced
CROSSROADS ARABIA: Too often they appear to act as an ill-disciplined militia but their powers have been dramatically curtailed.
Activist Success: Civic Groups ‘Thrive’ in New Tunisia
INES ZGUIDANE, CGNEWS: A new sense of civic engagement has taken root in Tunisia with individuals working together to deal with major societal issues
Israelis and Pakistanis: Unlikely Connections?
DAHLIA SCHIENDLIN, CGNEWS: It was the people rather than the politics that first attracted me to Pakistan. We have a lot in common.
“Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor…’ Or Perhaps Not.
ABU MOHAMMED: Witnessing the plight of a once popular actress reminded me of my own time spent on the streets. The American promise doesn’t always deliver.
Restoring the Glory of Fez: A ‘Capital Idea?’
THE VIEW FROM FEZ: It has enjoyed a glorious past but faces a very uncertain future. There’s a case to be made for restoring Fez as Morocco’s capital city.
‘Muslim’. ‘Women’s’. ‘Rights’. Giving Meaning to Words
SHEHERAZADE JAFARI, CGNEWS: The idea of Muslim women awaiting rescue from their oppressive lives by an injection of Western liberal values is far from reality.
Aleppo: Favourite City Under Attack ‘Familiar Sight’
ALEXANDER MCNABB: As a long term resident in the Middle East you become used to seeing favourite places under bombardment
The Trials of a Modern American-Palestinian Mother
MAI ABDUL RAHMAN: As my daughter leaves to study abroad I’m left pondering the unique challenges that I and my fellow mothers face at this time.
The New Arab Diaspora: Having It Both Ways
NADA AKL: How to stay connected and yet integrate with your new community – it’s a balancing act that many young immigrants are successfully negotiating
My Saudi Heroes: People Who’ve Made A Difference
EMAN AL NAFJAN: They’re individuals who have inspired others with their courage, their humanity and their personal example.
Avoiding ‘Pinkification’: Don’t Stereotype Toys
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: It’s a debate without end it seems – should there be ‘boy’ toys and ‘girl’ toys. I’m quite firm on the matter
Feminist Activism in Arab World: Diverse Approaches
HELEN RIZZO, CGNEWS: There is a surprising degree of commonality between the objectives of Western and Arab feminists
‘Veiled Woman In Water’: What Does It Mean?
SUSIE OF ARABIA: It’s an extraordinary image which made a huge impact when I first saw it. But what’s the photographer trying to say?
