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Articles of the author Samar Fatany
Saudi CSOs rush to apply for licenses
After many years of continuous demands for the establishment of Saudi non-governmental organizations, Saudi citizens are finally celebrating the government decision to allow civil society organizations. The CSO Law was issued in December 2015 and (...)

29 - 04 - 2017
The negative portrayal of Arabs by Hollywood
Regional and global CEOs, CMOs, presidents and vice-presidents attended the Top CEO Conference and Awards held on April 10 and 11 at Bay La Sun Hotel & Marina, KAEC, to address global issues to help businesses overcome challenges, embrace a new (...)

22 - 04 - 2017
King Faisal awards: A beacon for noble work
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman Bin Abdulaziz inaugurated the King Faisal International Prize awards ceremony in Riyadh earlier this month. The ceremony gathered together senior government officials, academics and scientists. (...)

15 - 04 - 2017
Redrafting the curricula for Islamic studies
In order to develop society culturally, educationists today are on a mission to change the rigid mindset that rejects anything that is foreign and refuses to adopt a moderate Islamic approach toward a progressive society. Qassim University recently (...)

08 - 04 - 2017
Condemnation of Israel as an apartheid state
"Arab states would back Palestinian-Israeli peace talks to end the decades-old conflict if it guaranteed the creation of a Palestinian state alongside Israel," according to the 28th Arab Summit communiqué read by Secretary General of the Arab League (...)

01 - 04 - 2017
Saudi training and internship programs need a boost
Increasing employment opportunities for Saudi youth continues to be one of the main challenges facing Saudi Arabia today. Economists urge the need for a more efficient strategy to address the high rate of unemployment. 1.9 million Saudis will enter (...)

25 - 03 - 2017
The Yasmeens and the Danas of Saudi Arabia
Two highly impressive, progressive and determined young Saudi women were among the guests at the Indian Consulate in Jeddah celebrating the international women's day. Yasmeen Al-Maimani, a commercial pilot, and Dana Algosaibi a professional horse (...)

18 - 03 - 2017
Toward a happy Saudi society
Numerous entertainment programs are scheduled to cater to children, families and youths, according to Ahmed Al-Khatib Chairman of the General Authority for Entertainment (GAE) implementing the Kingdom's Vision 2030 to provide a quality life, and (...)

11 - 03 - 2017
Preparing Saudi students for life after school
Preparing students for life after school and the general well-being of our children are major national concerns. One of the most significant initiatives of Saudi Vision 2030 is the Irtiqaa program that measures the effectiveness of Saudi parents' (...)

04 - 03 - 2017
Innovative strategies to raise the level of education in Saudi schools
Prominent British educationist and writer Tony Swainston spoke about developing a culture of growth mindsets and highlighted the possibilities of success in schools, during the Leaders Meet event organized by the British Council on Feb. 23 at the (...)

25 - 02 - 2017
The revolt of radical European Muslims against their parents
According to French political scientist Professor Olivier Roy of the European University Institute in Florence, Italy, the revival of religions today is mainly due to the separation of culture and religion. American evangelical movements, Protestant (...)

11 - 02 - 2017
Threat to US from Muslim terrorists exaggerated
President Donald Trump has imposed a temporary travel ban on citizens from seven Muslim countries (Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen) and placed an indefinite ban on Syrian refugees. He claims that this will help protect the US from (...)

04 - 02 - 2017
A new strategy to raise educational standards
Francis Ricciardone, the President of the American University in Cairo (AUC), held talks with senior officials in the Ministry of Culture and Information in a bid to develop a new strategy to increase academic cooperation with partners in the (...)

28 - 01 - 2017
A move to revive Arab art and culture to combat terrorism
A high-powered delegation of Saudi culture and heritage enthusiasts and connoisseurs of art joined Shaikha Mai Al- Khalifa the Minister of Culture of Bahrain to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Shaikh Ebrahim Bin Mohammed Al-Khalifa Center for (...)

21 - 01 - 2017
Reshuffle of Councils signifies an inclusive, moderate direction
In a Royal Decree on December 2, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman reshuffled the country's top religious body, the Council of Senior Scholars, and the consultative Shoura Council. New members of the Council of Senior Scholars include (...)

10 - 12 - 2016
Saudi women diplomats can be agents of change
Empowering the role of women in politics can be critical for peace. A woman's perspective can have a positive impact in negotiations for peaceful resolutions. In times of war, it is important from a humanitarian point of view to allow women the (...)

03 - 12 - 2016
Saudi role critical for Middle East stability
Saudi Arabia can play a significant, global and regional role to bring about peace and defeat Daesh (the self-proclaimed IS) and all other terrorist organizations. It commands the religious authority to promote moderate Islam and expose the (...)

26 - 11 - 2016
KAICIID needs to get its noble message across
The King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International Center for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID) has recently stepped up its efforts to play an effective role in addressing the critical situation in the Middle East. KAICIID has formed an (...)

12 - 11 - 2016
Letter from America
If you are in the USA these days you do not have to go to a movie or watch a comedy show for entertainment. The elections coverage on television will provide you with excitement, humor and drama. Both presidential candidates, Hillary Clinton and (...)

05 - 11 - 2016
Delivering on the promises of Saudi Vision 2030
The Saudi Vision 2030 transformation plan can succeed, if it is implemented within a structured, less aggressive and well-balanced process. Enforcing so many changes all at once without proper assessment of the ramifications of each change could (...)

22 - 10 - 2016
Free Palestine: A Saudi national goal
Saudi Arabia's active participation in the Arab political and diplomatic process is critical to regain the rights of the Palestinian people and eliminate the threat of terrorism and regional conflicts. The national security of Saudi Arabia and its (...)

15 - 10 - 2016
Global youth radicalization
The vilification of Saudi and Muslim youth continues to dominate the news in the United States. American Islamophobes and irresponsible individuals, such as Donald Trump and company, are on a mission to demonize all Saudi and Muslim youth labeling (...)

08 - 10 - 2016
JASTA and the house of glass
UNFORTUNATELY, the Justice against Sponsored Terrorism Act (JASTA) Bill has been passed in spite of President Barack Obama's veto and many objections from within the United States and abroad. The implications of JASTA are an issue of great national (...)

01 - 10 - 2016
Collective action to change confrontational course critical
MANY people around the world remain skeptical about the role of the United Nations to serve humanity and to achieve global prosperity. World leaders gathered at the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 12, 2016 to address global terrorism and (...)

24 - 09 - 2016
A renewed reading of Islamic texts
Many religious scholars still adopt a rigid stance against renewed readings of Islamic texts. They remain in confrontation with modernity. However, in recent years some moderate Muslim scholars have gained popularity among many young Muslims who (...)

10 - 09 - 2016
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