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Accountability is the new buzzword
Khaled Almaeena The Ministry of Health still occupies prominent space in local papers, which have reported that several health officials in Jeddah were relieved from their posts for shortcomings in their performance. These people were medical doctors holding administrative positions. ...
The other Saudis that many do not know
Khaled Almaeena In over two decades as editor of two English papers and a long experience interacting with the expatriate community,  I came across many people who had the wrong assumptions and lacked a proper understanding of the Saudi mindset. ...
Saudi action in Yemen
Khaled Almaeena Much has been written about the Saudi action in Yemen. Many political analysts have given different views and there are many contradicting assessments of the present situation. However, the Kingdom has been very clear in its position and ...
Why I write
Khaled Almaeena What compels writers or journalists to write? It is not money that motivates them. Perhaps Dani Shapiro sums up the answer well: “To shine a light, to right a wrong, to shape chaos into art, to pose difficult ...
Let justice and order prevail for everyone
Khaled Almaeena I have written articles on the raids on “violators” of iqama (residence permit) regulations and labor laws, in which I asked who the real violators are.  These articles in English and Arabic brought many responses, especially those written ...
Growth without reform can never be achieved
Khaled Almaeena All over the world, we see huge movements of young men and women across all levels of society. They have made their mark and impact on education, politics, economics, banking and sports. Add to that the entertainment industry. Achievers ...
Who are the real violators of residency and labor laws?
  Khaled Almaeena     OVER the past couple of weeks, several headlines regarding “illegals” have appeared in newspapers. It is a hot topic of discussion in every household. Major General Sulaiman Al-Yahya, Director General of Passports, said last week that a crackdown on ...
MOH needs a major reshuffle
Khaled Almaeena The Ministry of Health needs a major reshuffle. Minister Ahmed Al-Khatib would do well to read Ali Musa’s column published last week in Al-Watan daily. The writer addresses some of the negative aspects that harm ministries  and affect ...
Only civic society can make our cities safe
Khaled Almaeena Lately there have been several articles written criticizing municipal services in Jeddah. The most common complaint is  related to the municipal campaign targeting eating places and coffee shops around the city. I was one of the many who ...
Can Prince Khaled Al-Faisal make Makkah a world-class metropolis?
Khaled Almaeena Makkah Emir Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, who is also advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, stated that Makkah should be the most beautiful city in the world. “Makkah, Makkah and Makkah is at the ...
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