Abu Muhammed

Ramadan and the Sighting of the Moon

Ramadan and the Sighting of the Moon

ABU MUHAMMED: if you really want to know when Ramadan begins do what many of us do–go out on the 28th of Shaaban just before sunset and look for the new moon.

 Editor, MEP

The New Tallest Tower in the World

VIDEO: At 600m the Skytree is twice as tall as the Eiffel Tower and is the tallest broadcast tower in the world. Report by ITN’s Genelle Aldred.

 American Bedu

Is It Time for Disneyland Saudi Arabia?

Is It Time for Disneyland Saudi Arabia?

AMERICAN BEDU: GCC residents and in particular Saudis are great fans of all things Disney. Will we see one of their parks here?

 James M. Dorsey

Blatter U-Turn Sees Door Closed on FIFA Investigation of Qatar’s World Cup Win

Blatter U-Turn Sees Door Closed on FIFA Investigation of Qatar’s World Cup Win

JAMES M. DORSEY: Sepp Blatter, a month after opening the door to an investigation of the Qatar’s 2022 World Cup bid, has declared “case closed”.

 Alexander McNabb

Benihana: Where Winning Means Losing

Benihana: Where Winning Means Losing

ALEXANDER MCNABB: What amazes me is how utterly, unbelievably stupid Benihana Kuwait is being in pursuing this case – and how idiotic Benihana Tokyo is in allowing it.