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An IDF-supplied photo shows Israeli soldiers inside the Al-Shifa hospital complex in Gaza City
Ceasefire demands will grow without proof of Hamas HQ at Al-Shifa
By Jeremy BowenLONDON — It is now days since Israeli forces entered Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, and what appears to be happening on Friday is that they are continuing their search for evidence of this being a key Hamas command center.We have to remember that there is no independent scrutiny inside the hospital; journalists cannot move freely into Gaza, and any who are reporting from the site are working under the aegis of the Israeli military.The evidence Israel has produced, so far, I do not believe to be convincing in terms of the kind of rhetoric Israelis were using about the set-up at the hospital, which suggested this was a nerve centre for the Hamas operation.If there was a nerve centre there — and there has been speculation about that possibility since 2014 — then the...
November 17, 2023

Ceasefire demands will grow without proof of Hamas HQ at Al-Shifa

Sadaqa Yahya Fadel.
An open letter to President Biden from his Saudi student
The recent barrage of letters from fellow Arab political analysts to US President Joe Biden prompted me to write this open letter to the leader of the world’s most powerful nation.The letters, especially in the midst of Israel’s relentless aggression on civilians in Gaza, painted a disturbing picture of the president’s stance. His visit to the region to reassure Israel and applaud its ability to “defend itself” against the Palestinian invaders, particularly after the “Flood of Al-Aqsa” on Oct. 7, 2023, bewildered many.As I write this, Mr. President, the proverb “Whoever teaches me a letter, I become his servant” comes to my mind. So, with utmost respect and gratitude, I extend this letter to you. In 1980, at Claremont University in California, I, a political science...
November 05, 2023

An open letter to President Biden from his Saudi student

Eliminating intermediaries, bureaucracy and waiting: The remarkable tale of Saudi e-Governance
By Waseem AbbasiImagine how much simple life would be if you could handle tasks like obtaining a land record, reporting to the police, consulting a doctor, baking and selling goods from home, or even applying for a passport, all from the comfort of your own home. This dream has become a reality in Saudi Arabia, where you can accomplish all these tasks with a simple smartphone app. Surprisingly, many people are unaware of how rapidly Saudi Arabia has advanced in e-governance in the years following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, surpassing many developed nations.During a visit to Saudi Arabia, I and three other Pakistani journalists were pleasantly surprised when we saw the latest Internet 5G mark on our local SIM cards as soon as we arrived in the capital city of Riyadh. This was our...
October 24, 2023

Eliminating intermediaries, bureaucracy and waiting: The remarkable tale of Saudi e-Governance

Fox News and the new political landscape: A sociological perspective
By Dalal A. Bin Hamdan, Ph.D.Recently, the world witnessed a momentous event when Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS) had his first conversation in English with Fox News channel. This engagement with a local American TV channel, known for its strong support from the Republican Party, marked a significant milestone for both Americans and Saudis alike.It was a momentous occasion, not just due to the time differences that made it either a “BIG DAY” or “BIG NIGHT,” but because it provided insights into the intellectual prowess of MBS as he engaged in what’s often referred to as “English Framework Thinking.”Americans have a particular fascination with the concept of “thinking like them when you’re speaking their mother tongue.” This...
September 24, 2023

Fox News and the new political landscape: A sociological perspective

Towards a fair perspective on Saudi Arabia
By Jamil Al-DandanySaudi Arabia has been in the news lately for the wrong reasons. This time it is the transfer of star footballers to the Saudi Pro League, as well as the merger of PGA and LIV golf. Most of the commentary about those two events reveals again that Saudi phobia is well entrenched, as it peddles the notion that the driver for those sporting developments lies in a sinister plot of “sport-washing.”Reasonable people can disagree on the merit and effectiveness of both exercises: is this the way to create a sporting culture amongst a young population (who make up the majority of Saudis), to draw attention to the domestic football league with the hope of financial rewards and an enhanced quality of life in the country, or to generate global good will? Or is it necessary to...
August 23, 2023

Towards a fair perspective on Saudi Arabia

Catherine Corm-Kammoun, Consul General of France.
July 14 is a moment of pride and national unity
By Catherine Corm-KammounAs Consul General of France, it is my great honor to celebrate the French National Day, "Bastille Day", here in Jeddah, with our compatriots from the Western province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with our Saudi friends. Celebrated since 1880, July 14 is a moment of pride and national unity, which brings together all citizens to honor their history, remember what gives meaning to the republican pact, and look ahead to the future.Celebrating July 14 in Jeddah is also an opportunity to celebrate the friendship between French and Saudis, which is based on solid and ancient foundations, and has grown stronger over the years. Since the dawn of the relationship between France and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in the year 1839, about two centuries ago, when...
July 16, 2023

July 14 is a moment of pride and national unity

Prof Dr. Qusay Mansoor Al-Turkey
The etymology of 'Shmagh'
In view of the discussions on social media about the word "shmagh", I feel it is important to familiarize Arab and international audiences with the true meaning of the word and its origin. The word originated from the languages ​​of Mesopotamia and the ancient Near East when the Akkadian language was the diplomatic lingua franca in the 14th century BC.I will quickly clarify the correct pronunciation of the word Shmagh as it is often mispronounced: The word Shmagh in the Sumerian language consists of two syllables, AŠ = ‘Ash’+ MAḪ=‘makh’, which many think means "the head cover".My research into ancient languages has led me to believe that the popular understanding of this word is incorrect. The first phoneme, AŠ =Ash, has several meanings in...
July 07, 2023

The etymology of 'Shmagh'

Leonardo Costa, Italian Consul General in Jeddah.
Italian-Saudi relations grow stronger
By Leonardo Costa, Italian Consul General in JeddahIt is a great honor for me to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the Italian Republic in Jeddah. Italy and Saudi Arabia celebrate this year the 91st anniversary of diplomatic relations, as in 1932 Italy was among the first countries in the world to establish official relations with Saudi Arabia.Since the beginning, our bilateral relations have built on a close friendship, empathy and sympathy between our people.Today, also thanks to the new and endless opportunities opened in the Kingdom by the Vision 2030, our relations are growing stronger and stronger in all sectors every day.From my perspective, since my arrival in Jeddah, last year, the Consulate General has expanded its activity with the aim to contribute to this very positive...
June 04, 2023

Italian-Saudi relations grow stronger

Asim Abdulfattah
The future of aviation sector in Saudi Arabia
By Asim AbdulfattahThe aviation sector in Saudi Arabia is witnessing an exponential growth associated with several changes in the infrastructure, starting with the ultimate goal of localizing all aviation related jobs, developing airports, and creating national airlines.The movement of localizing jobs is being administered by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA). In January 2021, GACA launched the initiative to empower the Saudi aviation sector by localizing 10,000 jobs.This approach serves the aspirations of Vision 2030 and opens doors for qualified Saudis to work in the field. In response to localization, Saudi Arabian Airlines has recently announced that all its first-officer pilots are Saudis and other carriers are on the same path.Another major development is the expansion...
March 01, 2023

The future of aviation sector in Saudi Arabia

Bruno Hardegger
Saudi Arabia a place to live like no other
By Bruno HardeggerOn the occasion of three centuries of time for the establishment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the unification of its lands and raising its flag with a flapper, I would like to thank the Saudi leadership and people for the wonderful experience in the Kingdom.And the transformation that it witnessed over the decades of elevation, stability and development. Especially during the era of King Salman, may God protect him, and his faithful Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, the architect of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and the owner of the great transformation, placing the name of our beloved Kingdom in the ranks of the great powers and a number that no one in the East or the West can surpass.I have been blessed with the opportunity to work and live in the Kingdom of Saudi...
February 21, 2023

Saudi Arabia a place to live like no other

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