After September 11, everything has changed for Saudis when it comes to the United States. Turky al-Dakheel writes on his experience on these changes. He says he does not blame Americans for tightening their security regulations.

Hsuein Shubukshi thinks that Saudis can use the event of the World Cup next year in Germany to improve the picture of Saudi Arabia, and give the world a chance to know our country better. It is a good idea, actually.

Asharq al-Awsat interviews designer Lamia al-Kuwaiti on the emergence of colored abayas and hijabs among Saudi young girls. “Young girls like colored hijabs because they are looking for something new that can go with their new generation,” she said.

Gaina al-Ghamdi thinks we cannot blame the judge who denied the right of a father of the custody of his children because he has a satellite dish in his house, simply because this judge is a product of our own environment. He says we need to change the environment that allowed this judge to issue such ruling, and he is sure the judge is surprised by all the fuss around this case.

Dear Mahmood, I’m visiting Bahrain again on Saturday, and I thought maybe we could meet over a cup of coffee or something. I’ve been looking for your email to write you about this, but I could not find it on your website. Please, send me an email on alomran at gmail dot com to discuss the details. Thank you.

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