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The language of snakes
Okaz newspaperA Saudi expert in Turkish affairs who speaks fluent Turkish told me how lucky we are that we do not understand the Turkish language. He told me that many Turkish people speak in a very degrading and disrespectful way when they are dealing with tourists from GCC and Arab countries, especially Saudis.I am not surprised at this treatment of Arabs by Persians and Turks. The two have always felt this way about Arabs throughout history. Even when they converted to Islam, they still felt that way.If ignorance of the Turkish language is a blessing for GCC, Arab and Saudi tourists when visiting Turkey, then what can we say about the so-called Arab nationalist and mercenaries who speak our language and talk against us.We have always dealt in good faith with these haters whether they...
December 24, 2018

The language of snakes

A Tale of Two Cities again: London and Paris!
It was as if the famous British novelist Charles Dickens was once again back to write his masterpiece “A Tale of Two Cities” about London and Paris with the famous opening line: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Paris for the fourth consecutive week faced a storm of furious and violent protests with the government still not able to appease the street demonstrators, with many of them calling for the downfall and dismissal of French President Macron himself.In London, British Prime Minister Theresa May is facing what could be described as the toughest and most difficult challenge in the upcoming parliament vote on a British exit plan from the European Union known as Brexit. The initial signs indicate that she will not receive adequate parliamentary support, and...
December 24, 2018

A Tale of Two Cities again: London and Paris!

Saudi intellectuals meet with the Minister of Culture
In a calm voice, Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr Bin Abdullah Bin Farhan Al-Saud told a group of intellectuals that their meeting would be held outside the walls of the ministry, precisely at Prince Omar Bin Saud Heritage Palace in At-Turaif in the historic Ad-Diriyah, so that it would have a symbolic significance along with a civilized dimension.‏After that, the young minister picked up his notebook and pen, and said, with a smile on his face: “This will not be the last meeting and we will be meeting periodically.” He urged the intellectuals to speak freely about their hopes and aspirations.‏In the ensuing discourse, some of them stressed the importance of separating the concepts of entertainment and culture while others underscored the need for enlightenment from...
December 23, 2018

Saudi intellectuals meet with the Minister of Culture

Mattis exit makes the world more volatile
For Washington’s national security community and overseas allies, the departure of US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is a nasty surprise. President Donald Trump started 2018 with a triumvirate of respected current and former generals seen as central to restraining his wilder foreign policy instincts. Now that constraint will soon be gone, leaving US international relations hugely less predictable.Here are four of the most immediate implications of the Mattis departure:One: Trump is now making his own foreign policy.It began earlier this year with the ousters of national security adviser Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and continued this month with the announced departures of White House Chief of Staff John Kelly and now Mattis. All four individuals...
December 23, 2018

Mattis exit makes the world more volatile

The US Senate’s unjustified stand
Okaz newspaperThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia did well in responding to the United States Senate through an official statement. It was important to issue that statement using direct and strong language expressing the Kingdom’s official stand, which is also the official stand of the Saudi people.The Saudi people do not accept any foreign interference in their local affairs. Their country is strong with its own sovereignty and dignity, and the Saudi people want to see it respected both at home and abroad. They realize that their strength is derived from the strength of their country.The United States Senate has crossed a line by interfering in the internal affairs of the Kingdom and targeting its leadership and policies. The Senate has relied on accusations and charges that are false, which...
December 23, 2018

The US Senate’s unjustified stand

Riyadh rejects US Congress intervention
Saudi Arabia’s response to the two resolutions recently adopted by the US Senate requires no explanation. One of these resolutions targeted Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman while the other called on the US Administration to end its cooperation with the Saudi-led Arab Coalition to restore stability and legitimacy in Yemen.The Kingdom’s response was absolutely necessary and clear when it comes to matters such as interfering in internal affairs, undermining sovereignty, affecting the Saudi leadership, in addition to an attempt to influence the leading role played by Riyadh in regional and international arenas, especially its pioneering role in leading the Arab and Islamic worlds.Those who follow the American policy must take into account some very important observations. The Senate’s...
December 22, 2018

Riyadh rejects US Congress intervention

Ad-Diriyah ABB Formula E: A drive towards the future
Last weekend in Riyadh, I attended Ad-Diriyah ABB Formula E, the opening round of season five. The event attracted more than 40,000 people from all over the world. Many activities and large-scale concerts were held along with the actual race, but what resonated with me the most was witnessing all of these technological advancements while still experiencing the historic atmosphere of Ad-Diriyah.The Ad-Diriyah Gate Development Authority opened the gates to At-Turaif, which is one of five UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Saudi Arabia, for the first time since it was accorded its UNESCO status. At-Turaif was transformed into an interactive zone that included museums, live cultural performances and a chance to experience the traditional life at the time of the formation of the first Saudi state....
December 20, 2018

Ad-Diriyah ABB Formula E: A drive towards the future

Difference between winter in Sweden and in Yemen
OkazAs we all know the history of the Houthi group, we believe that when they engage in peaceful dialogue and negotiations in the search for a political solution in Yemen, it is not because of their patriotism or because they have recovered their senses or that their conscience has suddenly awakened.It is instead due to two main reasons. The first is the huge military pressure applied by Yemeni forces supported by coalition forces to support legitimacy. Second, and most importantly, the negotiations have guaranteed that the Houthis have transformed from an outlaw militia, as they were classified before, into a political party that is recognized internationally. This is a huge win for them and their plan B, as it means that if they cannot control Yemen, then there is no problem in becoming...
December 20, 2018

Difference between winter in Sweden and in Yemen

Moments that defined 2018
From the rapprochement between North and South Korea at the Winter Olympics in January to December’s frantic news agenda, 2018 has had no shortage of surprises. Below are my key picks for the defining moments of the year.Elon Musk, Mars, and a roller coaster year for billionairesOn Feb. 6, Elon Musk’s Falcon Heavy rocket blasted into space from Florida and sent a cherry-red Tesla roadster hurtling toward Mars. It was a powerful statement about the influence and ambition of a new generation of tech billionaires.Overall, however, 2018 would be a rough year for the group, and Musk was no exception. By July, he was embroiled in a high-profile spat with a British cave rescue diver over a miniature submarine he had hoped would help rescue 12 boys trapped underground in Thailand, just one of...
December 20, 2018

Moments that defined 2018

Resistance to occupation is not terrorism. It’s a national duty.
It was a surprise for many observers that the United States recently failed in its bid to pass a resolution in the United Nations General Assembly to label the Palestinian resistance as terrorism. The US resolution, championed by Ambassador Nikki Haley, fell short of the required two-thirds majority.The United States forgot the fact that the UN General Assembly has passed hundreds of resolutions condemning Israel for its repeated aggression against the Palestinians, and that these resolutions were adopted by an overwhelming majority. Only Israel, the United States and a handful of other countries voted against these resolutions.It is a known fact that the decisions of the General Assembly are nonbinding, but they do have legal and moral value and carry some political weight. If the US...
December 19, 2018

Resistance to occupation is not terrorism. It’s a national duty.

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