by Adel Al Toraifi | Jan 26, 2012 | Opinion
In the summer of 1989, my family decided to spend the summer holidays in Syria. The plan was for the family to spend some time in Damascus, then move on to stay in one of the country houses overlooking the orchards in Zabadani. My elder brother and I were filled with...
by Adel Al Toraifi | Jan 13, 2012 | Opinion
Four years ago, the Moral Guidance Department of the Yemeni Armed Forces published a three-part journal entitled: “Diary of President Ali Abdullah Saleh (1978 – 2007)”. The book contained written records of the Yemeni President’s cables, meetings and decisions...
by Adel Al Toraifi | Jan 5, 2012 | Opinion
On the 8th of August 1988, the price of foreign currencies and gold in Iran collapsed to the point that dozens of Iranians committed suicide because they were unable to settle debts or had lost their wealth, as the newspaper Keyhan reported at the time. Some...
by Adel Al Toraifi | Dec 29, 2011 | Opinion
With regard to the electoral gains made by the Muslim Brotherhood in the “Arab Spring” elections, opinions are broadly divided between those who are optimistic, those who are pessimistic, and those who are simply confused. Of course, such differences is...
by Adel Al Toraifi | Dec 22, 2011 | Opinion
There are some people who can catch your attention with their vast knowledge and sharp wit, but only a few can use words to vividly depict the tales, characters, thoughts, and scenes of the lives of the greatest and worst of men. These are the people who can challenge...
