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Saudi women in the driver’s seat
Following the announcement of the royal decree of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman lifting the ban on women driving in the Kingdom, people now wake up to a different Saudi Arabia.The news of allowing women to apply for a driver’s license by June 2018 has created a new sense of hope, independence and empowerment for women in the Kingdom. Allowing women to drive as of the summer of next year means that women will be in control of their daily lives and are no longer restricted or dependent on the availability of a male driver to take them around.In alignment with Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman’s Vision 2030, boosting the economy relies on diversification and the contribution of citizens, both male and female, for a brighter, stronger and modernized Saudi Arabia of tomorrow....
October 05, 2017

Saudi women in the driver’s seat

Driver’s licenses for women was not a sudden decision
On Tuesday, September 26, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman issued a royal decree lifting the ban on women driving in the Kingdom, which took both Saudi and non-Saudi women by surprise. They were excited and could not believe the breaking news because they never expected this change to happen so fast. They were thrilled because they could not wait to get behind the wheel of a car on Saudi roads. Now, even though they know that they will need to wait until June 2018, their excitement is not diminished. They are overjoyed to know that they do not need the consent of their guardian to obtain a driver’s license and that they can drive alone.In fact, this was not a quick decision taken by the Saudi government. It came after thousands of male and female voices were raised in the...
October 05, 2017

Driver’s licenses for women was not a sudden decision

Shabbir Thingna
The dreamworld of Sheikh Chilli
Once there was a man named Sheikh Chilli who lived in a village somewhere in Asia, who was lazy and a daydreamer. One hot summer afternoon, while he was lying under a tree taking a nap, a rich businessman happened to pass by with his goods. Since the businessman was rich and a stranger in the village, he offered Sheikh Chilli one gold coin if he would carry his goods for him to his destination. The businessman did not mind parting with a gold coin if that would save him time and labor.Sheikh Chilli who had never seen gold before, immediately got up and agreed to do whatever the businessman asked him to do. The businessman while promising him the gold coin also warned him that since the goods in the basket were heavy, precious and fragile, Sheikh Chilli would have to be very careful with...
September 28, 2017

The dreamworld of Sheikh Chilli

Safi H. Jannaty
Rohingya people – Indian government's stand
At times, it seems to us that we are living in an alien world or a planet full of barbarism, spite and savagery. Amid volumes of books and talks, both spiritual and non-spiritual, which highlight and signify the values of humanity, peace and brotherhood, we find the world entangled in inhumanity, violence and hatred.One such situation is the merciless persecution of the poor and helpless Rohingyas in Myanmar. Although, from the Vatican city to the African continent, several prominent leaders including Pope Francis and Desmund Tutu have condemned the killing of Rohingyas and pleaded with Aung Su Kyi to stop the genocide in Myanmar, the world is doing very little to stop violence and torture against the Rohingyas.The argument of the Myanmar government that the army is waging a war against...
September 22, 2017

Rohingya people – Indian government's stand


Adel Al-Sulami
Reconstruction of Saudi youth
SAUDI youth are going through a transitional phase. They are changing and breaking old stereotypes about being lazy and unproductive. About 15 years ago, if you were to ask someone who was born in the 80s about what they wanted to do with their lives and what jobs they wanted to work, you would be amazed by the answers. At that time, the first entry-level job they wanted would be nothing less than a top-level management position.That mode of thinking that a person does not have to build himself or herself up from scratch is exactly what kills a career before it even begins. These individuals who are attracted to top jobs are not lured by the work, but by the possibility of having a fully furnished office with fancy decorations, a personal assistant, power and the ability to order...
September 21, 2017

Reconstruction of Saudi youth

Mohannad Jabrah
UNSC: A history of ceaseless silence & lack of humanitarian intervention
MOST nations and critics have called for the United Nation Security Council (UNSC) to undergo reform in an inclusive manner, describing the current Council as backward and reflecting the post-Cold War era status quo. The Security Council consists of five permanent members – China, France, Russia, United Kingdom and United States – with veto power, with some arguing for its enlargement to accommodate more members as the current Security Council does not reflect the geopolitical reality of this era. It can be argued that there has not been an incident of regional conflict since World War II, alluding to its effectiveness. However, considering recent conflicts around the world, the Security Council has failed in its mandate to maintain global peace.The failures of the Security Council are...
September 21, 2017

UNSC: A history of ceaseless silence & lack of humanitarian intervention

Hussam Almayman
We are all humans regardless of who we are and what we believe in
Hussam Al-MaymanISLAMOPHOBIA, rife in the United States and the West, was not used as an excuse by the Muslim community in Houston Texas to turn their face away from humanity. They showed with their actions that though branded by a segment with the word, the community showed that it did not affect the human heart. As many who have been following the destruction wrought by tropical storm Harvey, the worst to hit the Lone Star state, that left many communities flooded and destroyed in its wake. That would not faze the Muslim community in Houston to help their neighborhoods and fellow man regardless of race, creed or religion.A group of more than 100 Muslim youths hit the streets to help Houston residents during the storm. The volunteers passed out food, water, other supplies, they were on...
September 15, 2017

We are all humans regardless of who we are and what we believe in

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Greed of pet shops and struggle of shelters in Kingdom
By Sohoub BaghdadiHAVING a pet in the house has a positive impact beyond the psychological and physical well being of the individuals. It is undeniable that many animal lovers in Saudi Arabia do not know the struggle of animals behind the scenes of fancy pet shops.Cats are being sold at an average price from SR1,000 to SR3,000 depending on the cat breed. The arising question here is why do buyers spend that high a price on a furry friend while they can adopt one for free?In fact, there are many shelters and initiatives in every city in the Kingdom from where they can adopt their furry friend. Bear in mind, pet shops know pretty well that their customers lack awareness and truthful information concerning their inhumane activities.In this matter, I met with an extraordinary person who owns a...
September 15, 2017

Greed of pet shops and struggle of shelters in Kingdom

Iran and terrorism: Two sides of the same coin
Since the establishment of the Republic of Iran, after the success of the Khomeini revolution, which overthrew the Shah’s regime in 1979, it has adopted the policy of exporting revolution. This terrorism-based policy was not only for the purpose of promotion, but was also a terrorism-based project targeting the Middle East in general.After Khomeini established his regime, he commenced with his project and targeted neighboring countries. In Bahrain, his loyalist Shiite minorities started setting fires and sabotaging public property in order to destabilize security. At the present time, they are still playing the same role; in 2011, they even attempted to overthrow the government, but the intervention of the Peninsula Shield Force prevented that from happening.Kuwait also suffered from...
August 25, 2017

Iran and terrorism: Two sides of the same coin

Volunteering: A sociopolitical vision
In a world where globalization is desired and perfection is sought, one of the keys to doing so is to feel more compassionate and responsible and through the dedication of time and effort to show support or to help those in need. This defines one of the most culturally specific phenomena today - volunteering. Studies have shown that the number of volunteers all around the world is on a constant rise, making it a more culturally “popular” activity.This is apparent in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, where one of its “An Ambitious Nation” goals is to increase the number of volunteers from 11,000 currently, to an outstanding 1 million yearly. According to the World Bank, the number of volunteers currently represents a staggeringly low 0.034 percent of the Saudi population.While the...
August 25, 2017

Volunteering: A sociopolitical vision

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