The 22 countries of the Arab League – whose population stood at 349,558,392 – only have two medals between them! To date; Qatar got a bronze while Egypt got a silver. Bas. That’s it. Khalas. Why this dismal showing? Any ideas? I’m flummoxed.
In a unaccustomed move, the United Arab States – a federation of 23 countries with ancient histories and shared language and values – voted yesterday to adopt the resolutions put forth by Bahrain – which chairs this year’s session – to end the 60 year occupation of Israel, cede control of Jerusalem to become a …