Dr. Khaled M. Batarfi

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Iran in Yemen and Syria — interesting times!

WHENEVER I gave a presentation about the Middle East during my higher studies (1994-1999) in US schools, I was often asked: Why all these troubles have been persisting in the Middle East for so long? My usual answer would be: ...

Saudi-UAE alliance: Where is it headed?

“We have a historic opportunity to create an exceptional Arab model of cooperation. Our solidarity and unity protect our interest, strengthen our economies and build a better future for our peoples,” Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed said at the end of ...

New ministers — new state and market partnership!

After years of miscommunication between the private sector and the labor ministry, hopefully the new minister would be able bridge the gap and resolve the disagreements between them. This prospect alone, would be enough to boost market confidence and bring ...

Volunteering — the art of giving!

How do we make more of such a gift? The Saudi Vision 2030 has plans. It envisions a society that encourages volunteering works. Charities and non-profit organizations, as well as civic and state institutions are already absorbing lots of volunteers. ...

Social responsibility — who’s responsible?

Teach me how to fish, instead of giving me a fish everyday. Social responsibility is not about giving cash and food to the poor. There are organizations and individuals who do that. Saleh Kamel, Mohammad Abdulatif Jameel, Abdullah Bugshan and ...

Out Iran... free Iran!

The flaws of the nuclear agreement became all too present and clear as Iran’s ballistic missiles’ program has been advanced and used against Saudi Arabia. Its research facilities are hidden in military bases. Its expansionist strategy reaches the Mediterranean Sea, ...

Kingdom of Justice, equality and education!

As for developing and reforming societies, the first step starts at home, at school, at mosque, at library and museum, in street and playgrounds by families, teachers, religious scholars and civic society organizations. In short, the whole project begins in ...

New Saudi Arabia — sophisticated, moderate and happy

Now, it is high time we awakened our legacy and fired up our torch that was stolen for decades by narrow-minded, shallow-thinking, self-serving topologists. They reinterpreted our holy Qur’an, re-wrote our Islam, and redefined our mission. Instead of enlightenment they ...

The new age of Saudi railways!

Other cities will follow. Railways are to connect Riyadh with the Port of Jeddah, and the mountainous towns of Taif and Khamis Mushait. Future plans include a costal line from Jeddah to Jazan. Railroads connecting Riyadh and Dammam to Qasim, ...

Messages to Iran — ‘The Way Out for Dummies!’

If all the above messages were not enough, or regarded as foreign, the mullahs should at least listen to their own people, who revolted against them over and over again. They called for immediate withdrawal from Arab countries, and concentrate ...