Service With A Grunt: Par for Course in UAE
SARAH WALTON: I’ve done the hard yards in the service industry so I feel entitled to comment on the appalling nature of service in restaurants here.
‘Genetic Imperialism’: The UAE Takes A Stand
ALEXANDER MCNABB: Genetically modified food is becoming a battleground between large U.S corporates and small states. The UAE is on the side of ‘right’.
Definitions: What Exactly Is Islam and What Is It Not?
ABU MOHAMMED: There is a great deal of misunderstanding concerning the nature and practice of Islam. Here are some key points.
‘Civil Initiatives’ vs ‘Politics’: Lebanese Youth Decide
NADA AKL, CGNEWS: Many young Lebanese people from all sides are disillusioned with sectarianism and violence. The recent bomb proved a catalyst for change
How Israel Starves Gaza: The Facts Revealed
JONATHAN COOK: Evidence has recently emerged of the programme that Israel initiated to manufacture further Palestinian despair.
Palestinian Footballer Relives Horror of Detention
ANDREA LUCHETTA: Mahmoud Al Sarsak’s detention became an international cause celebre. He has recounted his experience in Israeli jail
Wasted Potential: Let’s Revolutionise Education
STEVE ROYSTON: The ‘Education Industry’ as I call it is failing to deliver and everywhere you look there is clear evidence of same. I have some ideas
Libya: The CIA’s Waterboarding Hot-Spot
ALICE ROSS, INFORMED COMMENT: A new report from Human Rights Watch reveals the true extent of Libya’s involvement as a CIA facilitator
Is Rachel Corrie the ‘Anne Frank’ Of Our Time?
JENNIFER LOEWENSTEIN, MONDOWEISS: Both individuals wrote diaries about their experience of oppression. Only one, however, is globally celebrated.
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
Jordan Facing Food Price Rises
VIDEO: Last year as protests spread across the Arab world, people in Jordan also protested about the price of food. It is still an issue in Amman.
The Great and Not-So-Great About Ramadan
SUSAN AL SHAHRI: As the Holy Month draws to a close I find myself contemplating the various aspects of a modern day Ramadan
Sweden’s Muslims Tough Ramadan Test
VIDEO: Refraining from food and water is a challenge for many, but it is more difficult in countries like Sweden where the days are longer.
Jordan Makes World’s Biggest Falafel
VIDEO, ITN: Made in Jordan – the biggest falafel in the world. And it’s official: It’s in the Guinness World Records and weighs more than 70kg.
Is It Possible to Have an Eco-Friendly Ramadan?
RYAN STROM, CGNEWS: There are many practical steps that Muslims can take this Ramadan to help preserve and protect the planet.
Fasting: The Challenges Facing Muslims This Ramadan
THE VIEW FROM FEZ: Whether it’s the longer daylight hours or because you’re an Olympic athlete there are particular challenges for Muslims this Ramadan
Blood-Letting & Freak Shows: The Dhofar Festival
SUSAN AL SHAHRI: The first drops of rain tell me that the Dhofar Festival is not far away. If you’re up for the weird it’s a great destination
Magic Cook: There’s Something About Mary
SARAH WALTON: Every Friday she cooks for her husband we frequently receive ‘surprise’ visits from friends who are in thrall to her dishes.
Review: Would You Like an iPad With That, Sir?
ALEXANDER MCNABB: The food had been very good indeed. But we had picked our way carefully around an outrageously expensive menu and wine list.
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
