Not too long ago, Western diplomats kept a relatively lower profile. Ambassadors acted as a representative of their governments to their hosts’s government. Then, Wikileaks happened and the landscape changed. While most cables did not reveal anything people didn’t already know or suspect, it confirmed them. Confirmation is not to be taken lightly. As unrest [...]
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Let there be profit in education
Education is often seen as a noble endeavor. One that respects the tutor and the student. It is also a sector that appears to be one of the most depressing casualties of war and instability in Sudan. Universities while increasing in number in the past two decades, have only managed to produce unemployable graduates. As [...]
UAE: 10 years for spreading false rumors
As an expat in the UAE, I have grown accustomed to accepting laws and regulations that wouldn’t necessarily sit well with me if I were a citizen. I’m constantly reminded that I am not a stakeholder but rather, a guest. I knew the deal coming in, so I have no qualms about it. As a [...]
Is Ramadan business friendly?
Ramadan is a month that Muslims around the world look forward to. It is supposed to be a month of reflection and self-evaluation. A time to abstain from some symbolic pleasures in life (like food, sex, etc.). Some even consider it an opportunity to cleanse your body and start afresh. But I’m not here to [...]
