I was privileged to have attended the glittering prize ceremony held by the King Faisal Foundation in Riyadh this week. This stunning annual event marks the awarding of several prizes in a variety
On the heels of her presentation at Abu Dhabi’s Festival of Thinkers and before leaving the Gulf Region, last Thursday Debra Amidon met with a small group of local business leaders in Bahrain to introduce
More than ever before, individuals, institutions, organizations and countries perceive English as an essential ingredient for growth and advancement. The basis for this assertion is that English is
A woman from Morocco recently wrote to me about her problems. “I read your columns regularly though I do not always agree with you. Now I am confused and I do not have anyone else to ask for
CAIRO, 15 April 2005 — Egyptian actor Mahmoud Al-Jundi and actress Abla Kamel, who have been married for two years, have divorced. The divorce was done in complete secrecy. Both Abla and Mahmoud
CAIRO, 15 April 2005 — Egyptian singer Shireen Abdul Wahab has filed a complaint at a Cairo police station against the producer of her latest album for violating the conditions of their contract. Shireen
