A Happy Accident: The Undiscovered Joy of Doha
SARAH WALTON: If you happen to find yourself in Doha by accident, and a lot of people do, here's a guide to the high-spots. …
Grilled Loin of Hyena: A Surprising Saudi Delicacy
CROSSROADS ARABIA: It may not feature high on the menu at many restaurants around the world but Saudis have a taste for hyena…
“Everything’s Up For Discussion”: Open Debate in Oman
SUSAN AL SHAHRI: Arab Spring, employment issues, relations with other countries - nothing was off the agenda during a discussion with a senior government minister…
Ka-Choo! Sharjah’s Mystery Radar Shooter Still At Large
As eagle eyed observers will recall from earlier posts, Sharjah has been…
‘Forza Arabia’: Italians Show Growing Interest in Arabic Literature
M. LYNX-QUALEY: Diving in the Red Sea is not the only pleasure from this region that is proving appealing to Italians. There is a growing interest in its literature. …
Outdated: Rote Learning Is Wrecking GCC Childrens’ Future
ABU MOHAMMED: It's an open secret that the education of the majority of nationals in GCC countries is a disaster. What's to be done about the situation/ …
So What Exactly Is The Brotherhood’s Definition of Culture?
M. LYNX-QUALEY: Egypt's new culture minister has been spelling out what fits the ruling party's view of where arts and culture fit within society in a series of interviews…
Dubai Puzzle: ‘When’s A Gardener Not a Gardener?
ALEXANDER MCNABB: And the answer is - when he washes your car! Dubai developers are becoming ever stricter in maximising revenue opportunities…
Crying Islamophobia: The Sure Route to Victimhood
EMRE KAZIM, CGNEWS: Muslims, particularly in the UK, need to be much more pro-active in seizing the narrative of their own lives …
