Al-Watan hits the racks

We have a new daily newspaper in Bahrain called Al-Watan (The Nation.) It’s first issue was released yesterday, unfortunately I couldn’t get a copy, however although it had good articles, and promises that it will do more investigative journalism and fresh opinion pieces, I am left unimpressed. Maybe because it just “bought” some journalists already …

Aircruiseliner

This can’t just be called an airplane, it should have a new word invented for its exclusive use, like the aircruiseliner or something like that. Just LOOK at the diagram and revel in a whole deck of first class, one below that is a full deck of business class (the cattle is lower still), restaurant, …

American Islamic Congress Launches International Essay Contest on Civil Rights in the Middle East

“Dream Deferred Essay Contest” open to American and Middle Eastern youth under age 26; Celebrity judges for contest include Saad Eddin Ibrahim and Gloria Steinem. CAMBRIDGE, MA – The American Islamic Congress (AIC) today unveils the “Dream Deferred Essay Contest” on civil rights in the Middle East. The contest, which offers prizes up to $2,000 …

Labour Pains

Labour reform is this season’s hot controversy on the Arabian Peninsula. Much of the debate revolves around one key question: how can unemployment among locals, rising numbers of expatriate workers, calls for international standards in workers’ rights, and economic competitiveness all be reconciled?