by Mohammed Al-Jazairy | Jan 15, 2006 | Opinion
An interesting news article discussed the launch of the ‘Star Afghan’ television show similar to the popular international entertainment program, ‘Fame Academy’. The show is attracting a wide audience especially amongst the Afghan youth....
Former Syrian vice-president Abdel Halim Khaddam speaks during an exclusive interview with the Dubai-based Al-Arabiyya channel (AFP)
by Mohammed Al-Jazairy | Dec 31, 2005 | Opinion
A while back, the BBC hosted four young Arabs in one of its English programs. Among the youths was a young Saudi named Nawaf Obaid and this particular episode focused on whether oil has been a curse or a blessing for the Gulf. When the western media refers to the...
by Mohammed Al-Jazairy | Dec 3, 2005 | Opinion
How surprised can one be when a Saudi high school student, when asked about the kind of books that he has at home, answers “some big, some small!” This question was put to 60 high school students, half of whom admit that they do not have a collection of books at home,...
by Mohammed Al-Jazairy | Nov 21, 2005 | Opinion
First, let me ask you a question: When was the last time you committed yourself to any charity work? The answer is probably that you cannot remember. Why is it that Arab societies have the poorest records of human solidarity? I am unaware of any valid reasons for this...
by Mohammed Al-Jazairy | Nov 14, 2005 | Opinion
By the end of the holy month of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia, video footage had circulated via the Bluetooth service on mobile phones of a teacher beating a young student. The clip was ruthless, especially with the painful cries of the student who pleaded his teacher and...
