James M. Dorsey

Saudi ‘Female Soccer Controversy Leads To Major Discussion

Saudi ‘Female Soccer Controversy Leads To Major Discussion

JAMES DORSEY: The attendance of American female senators at a soccer match in Riyadh has sparked a massive debate

 Rob L. Wagner

‘Busted!’ Major Crackdown on Illegal Workers in Saudi Arabia

‘Busted!’ Major Crackdown on Illegal Workers in Saudi Arabia

ROB L. WAGNER: Although it had been widely anticipated the scale of the recent crackdown in the Kingdom has surprised many people

 Crossroads Arabia

‘Little Green Men vs Arabs’: Simple Choice for U.S Readers

‘Little Green Men vs Arabs’: Simple Choice for U.S Readers

CROSSROADS ARABIA: Selling Arabic literature, in translation, to a U.S audience is particularly challenging

 Steve Royston

‘Wadjda’ – A Beautiful, Nuanced Evocation of Saudi Life

‘Wadjda’ – A Beautiful, Nuanced Evocation of Saudi Life

STEVE ROYSTON: It’s the story of a young girl’s everyday life in Riyadh. How many Saudis, though, will give up the chance to see the latest CGI blockbuster to view it?

 Crossroads Arabia

Expensive Kingdom: Why Projects Cost So Much More in KSA

Expensive Kingdom: Why Projects Cost So Much More in KSA

CROSSROADS ARABIA: Corruption, nepotism, the ridiculous cost of real estate in Saudi Arabia. These are just some of the reasons projects in the Kingdom cost so much

 Abu Muhammed

The Good, Bad and Interesting of Life in Jeddah

The Good, Bad and Interesting of Life in Jeddah

ABU MOHAMMED: Life’s more expensive than the capital, Riyadh, but Jeddah provdes a haven of outdoor art and it’s close to the sacred sites.

 Crossroads Arabia

Strike: Pressure on Saudi Expat Workers Telling

Strike: Pressure on Saudi Expat Workers Telling

CROSSROADS ARABIA: A substantial number of expat workers went on strike in Riyadh this week. It’s indicative of larger issues beneath the surface

 Crossroads Arabia

2012: The Year of the Inane Political Fatwa

2012: The Year of the Inane Political Fatwa

CROSSROADS ARABIA: They came thick and fast throughout the last year. Many of them, though, just serve to devalue the meaning of a religious edict

 Ahmed-Al-Omran

Riyadh’s DQ: The Oasis that Became A Ghetto

Riyadh’s DQ: The Oasis that Became A Ghetto

AHMED AL OMRAN: It was supposed to be a model to inspire the development of modern Riyadh. So what’s gone wrong with Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter?

 Ahmed-Al-Omran

Was ‘Girls of Riyadh’ Raja’s ‘Rooster’s Egg’?

Was ‘Girls of Riyadh’ Raja’s ‘Rooster’s Egg’?

AHMED AL OMRAN: Her book caused an inevitable furore when it first appeared. So why haven’t we heard more from Raja Al Sanea?

 Steve Royston

Tim Mackintosh-Smith: Is He A ‘Yemeni National Treasure?’

Tim Mackintosh-Smith: Is He A ‘Yemeni National Treasure?’

STEVE DORSEY: I had the privilege recently to spend time in the company of the renowned British travel writer who lives in Sana’a. A truly impressive evening.

 Abu Muhammed

Race in Arab World: Is There a ‘$1 Million Advantage?’

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?

 Steve Royston

Healthcare in Saudi, the US and UK: Who does it Right?

Healthcare in Saudi, the US and UK: Who does it Right?

STEVE ROYSTON: In one respect he is fortunate: Saudi has abundant resources to throw at these problems, unlike the US and the UK, where health services are competing for funds.

 Crossroads Arabia

Could Saudi Arabia become a Net Oil Importer?

Could Saudi Arabia become a Net Oil Importer?

CROSSROADS ARABIA: If the rate continues as it is going, Saudi Arabia could be a net importer of oil in 17 years’ time. That’s plausible, based on the figures, but unlikely…

 Crossroads Arabia

Saudis’ Water Consumption ‘Unsustainable’

Saudis’ Water Consumption ‘Unsustainable’

CROSSROADS ARABIA: Advances in solar power and nuclear plants will help Saudis address their energy issues but water consumption is a major issue.

 Crossroads Arabia

Defamation Case Awaits Shahrkani Hate Tweeters

Defamation Case Awaits Shahrkani Hate Tweeters

CROSSROADS ARABIA: Her father ought not have a hard time winning cases against those posting false and defamatory information on Facebook and Twitter.

 David Roberts

U.S Power: The Ultimate Guarantor for Gulf States

U.S Power: The Ultimate Guarantor for Gulf States

DAVID ROBERTS: The Saudi authorities have been actively promoting a union of Gulf states but with little success. There’s a clear reason why.

 Crossroads Arabia

U-Turn: KSA to Support Women Olympiads

U-Turn: KSA to Support Women Olympiads

CROSSROADS ARABIA: In March Saudi announced it would support women athletes. In April it reversed its position. Now June, and it appears female athletes will receive support.

 Crossroads Arabia

Women Only ‘Industrial Cities’ For Saudi Arabia

Women Only ‘Industrial Cities’ For Saudi Arabia

CROSSROADS ARABIA: The announcement of four industrial cities to be staffed entirely by women marks a further step in the ‘separate but equal’ doctrine

 David Roberts

The Death of Crown Prince Nayef, What Next?

The Death of Crown Prince Nayef, What Next?

DAVID ROBERTS: That the Saudi Royal family has suffered another key death within a year is concerning but can come as no surprise.

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