The Veiled Drivers redux

picture credit: Al-Wasat Newspaper Two Islamist MPs Adel Al-Moawadah (Asala – Sunni) and Abdulla Al-A’ali (Independent – Shi’i) had a verbal fight in the parliament yesterday, the former accusing the latter of hindering the bill even though he is a “man of religion! Al-A’ali is opposing the law allowing veiled women to drive, saying that …

Riots a sad surprise

As a long time western resident of Bahrain, I find the recent riots a complete and saddening suprise. I do, however find it quite amusing as I read the letters sections (GDN October26 ) from Bahrainis complaining of the “Taliban” mentality of certain MPs. As United States forces were liberating Afghanistan everyone in Bahrain was …