The View From Fez

Restoring the Glory of Fez: A ‘Capital Idea?’

Restoring the Glory of Fez: A ‘Capital Idea?’

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: It has enjoyed a glorious past but faces a very uncertain future. There’s a case to be made for restoring Fez as Morocco’s capital city.

 Common Ground News Service

‘Cooking For Peace’: Discovering Shared Values

DAVID AMITAI, CGNEWS: In the fevered environment that exists between Palestinians and Jews finding ways to encourage dialogue requires creativity.

 Alexander McNabb

Aleppo: Favourite City Under Attack ‘Familiar Sight’

Aleppo: Favourite City Under Attack ‘Familiar Sight’

ALEXANDER MCNABB: As a long term resident in the Middle East you become used to seeing favourite places under bombardment

 mai abdul rahman

Israel: Erasing the Beauty of East Jerusalem

Israel: Erasing the Beauty of East Jerusalem

Palestinians whether Muslim or Christian believe they are witnesses of an unwritten Israeli agenda: Erase all traces of non-Jewish heritage.

 James Mullan

News Analysis: Sarkozy and Obama’s Gaffe

News Analysis: Sarkozy and Obama’s Gaffe

NEWS ANALYSIS: As if life isn’t difficult enough for President Sarkozy now he has to contend with the consequences of a leaked ‘private’ conversation.

 James Mullan

News Analysis: Hackers Target Palestinian Internet

News Analysis: Hackers Target Palestinian Internet

Internet service throughout the Palestinian territories disappeared altogether or was running very slowly on Tuesday. A sustained, well-organised attack?

 James M. Dorsey

Gulf States Seek to Tap Massive Sport Investments

Gulf States Seek to Tap Massive Sport Investments

JAMES M. DORSEY: Spain is rapidly emerging as a model for the offsets Qatar, Dubai and other energy-rich Gulf states hope to reap from their massive investments.

 The View From Fez

‘Liquid Gold’ Threatened by Hollywood Stars’

‘Liquid Gold’ Threatened by Hollywood Stars’

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: The many properties and benefits of Morocco’s Argan Oil have been known for a very long time but they’ve suddenly come to the attention of film stars and other celebrities. Good news?

 Common Ground News Service

Education is key to creating ‘culture of peace’ in Egypt

Education is key to creating ‘culture of peace’ in Egypt

JOSEPH MAYTON, CGNEWS: Sectarian interpretation of the country’s history is a big problem in Egyptian education. An approach that recognises and celebrates the contribution of ‘the Other’ is long overdue.

 Crossroads Arabia

Old Jeddah: UNESCO Can’t Save it, so who will?

Old Jeddah: UNESCO Can’t Save it, so who will?

CROSSROADS ARABIA: It’s been rejected by UNESCO as a ‘World Heritage Site’ due to neglect. Will the authorities rescue ‘Old Jeddah’?

 Michael J. Totten

Libya: People are People, Even When World’s Apart

Libya: People are People, Even When World’s Apart

MICHAEL J. TOTTEN: Two years ago I spent time in Libya. It seems like a good time to revisit my experience of a kind people but an overarching, clamping presence.