The View From Fez

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

 The View From Fez

A Taxing Tale: Low-Cost Airlines Reject Morocco

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.

 American Bedu

‘Hissy Fit’ Lands Saudi Student in Big Trouble

‘Hissy Fit’ Lands Saudi Student in Big Trouble

AMERICAN BEDU: What will earn you a few ‘tuts’ on a Saudi plane will land you an appointment with the FBI in the U.S as a student has just found out.

 James M. Dorsey

Qatar Alcohol Ban Underlines Internal Tensions

Qatar Alcohol Ban Underlines Internal Tensions

JAMES M. DORSEY: Alcohol has been banned on the Pearl Qatar, dubbed the ‘Arab Riviera’. It’s the latest manifestation of internal discord.

 James Mullan

News Analysis: Emirates and FIFA To Split?

News Analysis: Emirates and FIFA To Split?

Emirates Airline is one of the top sponsors of the football World Cup. But the less than sure-footed management of the beautiful game by FIFA means the two parties may be about to part company.

 James M. Dorsey

Etihad’s Controversial $642m City Deal

Etihad’s Controversial $642m City Deal

JAMES M. DORSEY: The agreement dwarfs Arsenal FC’s 2004 deal with Dubai’s Emirates Airways that was valued at $144 million over 15 years.

 Crossroads Arabia

Facebook: The Medium of Choice for Saudi Gripes

Facebook: The Medium of Choice for Saudi Gripes

CROSSROADS ARABIA: It’s fingers on the keyboard rather than ‘feet on the street’ that are exercised by Saudis fed up with their lot.

 Mishaal Al Gergawi

A Call to the GCC: ‘Together You Can Save Yemen’

A Call to the GCC: ‘Together You Can Save Yemen’

MISHAAL AL GERGAWI: Yemen’s problems could be solved, in part, by the GCC coming together with member countries taking what they are best at, and imparting know-how to the Gulf’s poorest country.

 Steve Royston

Saudi Arabian’s Captain Hits Media Turbulence

Saudi Arabian’s Captain Hits Media Turbulence

STEVE ROYSTON: Arab media seldom uses unflattering images, especially on dignitaries who are part of the establishment, as Mr Al Molhem is…

 Steve Royston

Could the Middle East Revitalise the Fading Charm of British Airways?

Could the Middle East Revitalise the Fading Charm of British Airways?

STEVE ROYSTON: At what stage does the market value of British Airways become so depressed that it becomes an attractive takeover target for the likes of Qatar, Emirates or Etihad?