‘Welcome Indeed?’: ‘Huge Growth’ In Muslim Refugees
FAHAD FARUQI: The Arab Spring is just one of the many events that has led to a massive growth in refugees throughout the Islamic world.
Moroccan Alcohol Ad Ban: Only The Beginning
THE VIEW FROM FEZ: The PJD is beginning to deliver on its promises to attack any public references to alcohol. There’s a lot more to come
A Muslim and Jew ‘Navigate the Tectonic Plates’
COMMON GROUND NEWS: Two individuals confronted their own prejudices in a bid to help others from their side do the same.
“I Eat Kids”: The Meaty Delights of Dubai’s Asado
SARAH WALTON: A weak joke with your offspring perhaps but Asado offers some seriously tasty dishes for confirmed carnivores.
A Helpful Guide On How To ‘Drive Saudi’
ABU MOHAMMED: It’s a severe test of all of your senses, powers of observation and self-control – yes, driving in Saudi Arabia is an experience
Salalah Summer: The Thobe Before the Rains
SUSAN AL SHAHRI: It’s a staple of every woman’s wardrobe in southern Oman and it comes with its own mythology
Manal Al Sharif: The Woman Who Divides Saudi Arabia
EMAN AL NAFJAN: She is a woman of undoubted moral courage who once again has come under sustained attack within the Kingdom.
The Ivy: Yet Another Dubai Disappointment
SARAH WALTON: An imported brand that hopes to sell gastro-pub at inflated prices. Hey ho, we’re used to this sort of thing in Dubai.
Emirates ID Card: The Saga Continues and…
ALEXANDER MCNABB: Let me run you through a typical conversation with the Emirates ID Card people.
The Beauty of Trash: Dubai’s Breath of Fresh Air
MICH CAFE: Whether it’s trash cans with prints of tulips or the vibrant arrangement of flowers along key areas Dubai’s done a great job in prettifying the city
Initial Conclusions on the Qatar Mall Tragedy
DAVID ROBERTS: It’s too early to say what exactly happened but it’s possible to make some educated observations on the Villagio tragedy
Confrontation in a Riyadh Mall: Nail Polish v ‘Virtue’
EMAN AL NAFJAN: The video’s gone viral but what’s the real meaning of the ‘Battle of the Riyadh Mall’?
Commemorating Both Sides: A Difficult Choice
EINAT LEVY, CGNEWS: A ceremony that celebrates the sanctity of life rather than death leaves one feeling strengthened rather than fearful
‘Freedom for Freedom’s Sake’: What Binds Arabs
RAMZY BAROUD: Euphoria has given way to hard truth throughout the Arab world. It’s difficult to generalise but there are certain commonalities
A Woman’s Defiance of Saudi Religious Police
VIDEO: A lone woman takes on the religious police in a Saudi Mall. “Get out? I’ll show you who’s getting out…”
One Middle East Certainty: The Blood Keeps Flowing
DANIEL M. VARISCO: Whether it’s Syria or Yemen the bloodshed just seems to go on. It’s always been so.
Not For the Squeamish: The Power of Bawl
ABU MOHAMMED: Older Saudis know it as an elixir of good health. Their modern counterparts take a bit of persuading, however.
‘Drifting Into Danger’: Young Saudis’ Cult
AMERICAN BEDU: Driving in Saudi Arabia is hazardous at the best of times but young Saudi men have introduced an extra element of danger
Manal’s Speech: Three Lines of Attack by Saudis
EMAN AL NAFJAN: The 17 minute speech that Manal Al Sharif delivered on receiving the Vaclav Havel Prize last week has unleashed a hail of vitriol
‘Slaves to Occupation? No!’: ‘Non-Violence? Yes.’
MUSTAFA BARGHOUTHI, MONDOWEISS: The recent hunger strike should be a wake up call for Palestinians.
