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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

VOICES EXPAT DILEMMA
Where do we belong? The dilemma of expatriates in the Kingdom
According to the dictionary, a stranger is a person who does not know, or is not known in a particular place or community. It defines expatriates as strangers when they live in a new country. They are unaware of its culture, tradition or language. But then again, what if they have spent their lifetime in that strange country? Are they still declared strangers? Expatriates who have spent more than two decades in Saudi Arabia, are they strangers? The question is not about the rules and regulations or the needs and requirements of a country and its citizens. The question that affects these individuals is: “Where do we belong?”Four decades ago when people started to come to the Kingdom looking for opportunities to work, they started a life here. Expatriates started from scratch, when there...
August 18, 2017

Where do we belong? The dilemma of expatriates in the Kingdom

Of prejudice
By Sir Syed Ahmad KhanOf all the negative qualities of man, prejudice is the worst. It is such a bad attribute that it overshadows and ruins all his good qualities and actions. A prejudiced person may not admit it, but his behavior clearly indicates that he lacks the fortitude of balance and justice, which are the best of virtues. Once he steps into an erroneous position, he cannot come out of it due to his deep-rooted prejudice. His prejudice does not allow him to heed anything that is against it. Even if he is on the right path, he does not benefit from it, nor does he promote it, because he does not want others to become aware of their faults, or benefit from any rectitude.Prejudice keeps a man from a lot of good deeds. It often happens that a man knows that a certain deed is...
August 11, 2017

Of prejudice

The Final Exit Sale
Just like the catchy tagline of a product, the “Final Exit Sale” is a trending #catchphrase in the Kingdom. Stumbling upon this issue on social media got me thinking about the consequential magnitude of the infamous expat tax. Although the announcement was made earlier this year, the pinch has only been felt now and it has been felt by the masses.So what’s the deal with the tax? Why have the 10 million happy expat beams turned to fuming steams? Well, come along.First, let’s try to understand the government’s point of view and the agenda behind the policy. The fee on the dependents of expats will jump to SR 200 and SR 300 per month per dependent in two and three years, respectively, and by 2020, it will be SR 400. According to the Saudi cabinet, the general budget for the fiscal...
August 04, 2017

The Final Exit Sale

Mohammad Amir Khan
Is India ready for a cashless economy?
The current Indian government’s stance on monetary flow and taxation in the country and the surprise banning of the largest currency bills last year took many by surprise, with many economists skeptical about the success of demonetization. The government endorsement of further digital payment methods has elucidated its perspective. However, one is forced to ask if India is ready to become a cashless economy.With billions of transactions done every day in cash, India is far from being a “cashless economy”. Almost all transactions done through ATMs are for cash withdrawals. The program of financial inclusion launched in 2014 registered millions. However, as per reports by the World Bank, 43 percent of Indian bank accounts are dormant and India is the second most unbanked country in the...
August 04, 2017

Is India ready for a cashless economy?

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