The Middle East and their oil production have been an important part of the world’s international business and economy. Oil is one of the most coveted natural resources and the Middle East has held this equity, along with some international power, since the early twentieth century. Oil was first discovered in Saudi Arabia on March 3, 1938; just six years after the territory became the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This discovery would change the world. Over time, Saudi Arabia quickly became the…
Introduction The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Arabian Peninsula in terms of land mass and third most populous in the Middle East after Egypt and Iraq. I hope that Arklan can expand its agricultural goods and generate additional revenue in the near future. Therefore, I believe that there is a gap in the market and as an expanding company we can take full advantage of this. Before developing a relationship with this country, there are a few fundamental factors that are…
Most people have heard the Syrian Civil War being discussed almost daily on practically every information outlet, but do they know what the specific causes which provoked this terrible crisis in the Middle East were? Since this is such a hot topic, it is essential to know the origins of the rebellious uprisings overseas which have threatened and seized countries, governments, and humans worldwide. There are many conflicting and complementary arguments that surround the true cause of the unrest…
Jaber al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-sabah had taken a stand in order to defend his country ,Kuwait, from the wrath of Saddam Hussein. On August 2, 1990 the country of Kuwait was invaded by Iran causing the start of the Gulf War. A massive attack was led by the dictator of Iran ,Saddam Hussein. The raid killed thousands and led to the destruction of over 700 thriving Kuwaiti oil refineries. Saddam’s actions had later constructed the beginning of the gulf war, an international conflict that had…
later, he met one of my subordinates and they started a relationship. I was hopeful that our friendship would continue as her relationship with my father progressed and a few months after they started their relationship, I moved to the United Arab Emirates. I hoped that as the influence of the ex-girlfriend wore off my father would change. He has since stopped drinking and smoking cigarettes, but he still goes into his dark moods. He once came to visit me shortly after I relocated to Dubai. He…
Interviewer: Rashida Badour is a young girl who fled from Afghanistan, seeking refuge in Australia, at the age of 14. She fled from the poor treatment of Afghan women, the constant fear of warfare and the strict ways of the Taliban, in search of the freedom she knows she deserves. Rashida was born in Australia but before she had even her first birthday her parents took her back to Afghanistan to care for her sick grandparents. Unable to get back to Australia, Rashida grew up in Afghanistan only…
Miami is one of the most popular destinations in both Florida and the United States. The cultural hub is home to an ethnically diverse community with an equally diverse set of interests. However, how much do you really know about the city? With that in mind, here we present our list of 15 things you probably didn't know about Miami. Check out part one below, and stay tuned for part two, coming soon! Number Fifteen: It's Home to a Park Named After KC and The Sunshine Band. There's a park in the…
Tulsa County is situated in the state Oklahoma, United States. Tulsa is the 2nd most populous county in the state. The county is famous for its high-income status. Apart from that, there are lots of more things to make the county perfect for traveling and living as well. Travel to Tulsa County and find out the top attractions ranging from modish nightlife to high-class museums of arts, destinations for family fun, food, shopping and lots more. The Tulsa river park is the most popular spot for…
Over the past several weeks dozens of terrorist attacks occurred throughout the United States. While they occurred in many places, each one involved a suicide bomber who wore a burqa. With thousands of people injured and/or killed, local law enforcement and intelligence agencies started an investigation. The agency found that all suicide bombers were non-citizens of the United States, and were originally from Syria, Saudi Arabia, or Canada. Section 1 of the new PROTECT-US Act 2017 states that…
n November 2012, I was given the task of reporting on women’s issues around the world and this was an important part of my job description. My work has taken me around the globe, looking at human right’s violations and countries where the position of women is compromised in some way. However, a personal interest of mine (as a woman of Afghan heritage) is the position of women in Afghanistan, especially pertaining to the rule of the Taliban. In 1989, as a young teenager, I read Marie Claire’s…