The View From Fez

‘Exotic’: Orientalist Cliches Still Used to ‘Sell Morocco’

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: If a family of Moroccans were to find themselves on Bondi Beach they’d find it ‘exotic’. But that’s not a word used to sell Australia

 Editor, MEP

Dubai Expo 2020: Worth Fighting For

Dubai Expo 2020: Worth Fighting For

Should Dubai win Expo 2020 it would be a significant, significant boost to the city – economically, socially and in terms of global recognition.

 Steve Royston

Reasons For, and Against, Working in the MidEast

Reasons For, and Against, Working in the MidEast

STEVE ROYSTON: One year ago I wrote the 10 good reasons to work in the Middle East. I would not change one of them. I have, however, added 10 reasons you may not want to.

 Steve Royston

Returning to ‘the New Bahrain’: It’s a Sadder Place

Returning to ‘the New Bahrain’: It’s a Sadder Place

STEVE ROYSTON: The past two weeks have witnessed enormous upheaval in the tiny island of Bahrain. On my return from holiday the changes are immediately evident.

 Steve Royston

Egypt: A Role Model for the ‘Have Nots’

Egypt: A Role Model for the ‘Have Nots’

STEVE ROYSTON: Regional fallout from the events in Tunisia and Egypt is expected. But other countries around the world have been watching.

 Steve Royston

A Ceaucescu Moment: Protest Coming to a Head

A Ceaucescu Moment: Protest Coming to a Head

STEVE ROYSTON: The Egyptians are lovely people. It’s heartbreaking to see heads breaking and eyes white with hatred. Please God it ends soon.

 James M. Dorsey

Money Talks: Qatar’s WC Bid Fits SWF Strategy

Money Talks: Qatar’s WC Bid Fits SWF Strategy

JAMES M. DORSEY: Flush with cash, Qatar spared no cost in its campaign to win the bid the World Cup. But are there ethical questions here?