Rob L. Wagner

The Saudi Arabian Electoral ‘Experiment’ Continues

The Saudi Arabian Electoral ‘Experiment’ Continues

ROB L. WAGNER: There has been a lot of criticism of Saudi Arabia’s upcoming municipal elections. Some groups, however, know how best to work the system.

 Zeinobia

Is this Al Ahram? Official Paper Gets Teeth

Is this Al Ahram? Official Paper Gets Teeth

ZEINOBIA: The changing face of Egypt’s official newspapers, and reports into the whereabouts of Mubarak’s millions…

 James M. Dorsey

Reform in Saudi Arabia: A Battle of the Fatwas

Reform in Saudi Arabia: A Battle of the Fatwas

JAMES M. DORSEY: Abdullah appears to be gaining the upper hand in his battle to push through sweeping legal reform and codification of Saudi law to meet World human rights standards.

 Eman-Al-Nafjan

Saudi Education – A Fight to Enter the 21st Century…

Saudi Education – A Fight to Enter the 21st Century…

The ministry has big plans for education but also mountainous challenges. The religious establishment, in control for so long, are in almost every office… This control goes way back to 1960 when girls were allowed to get an education.