Report of the OxGAPS symposium held at the University of Oxford on 16 November 2013.
Dr Mona Hejres (Bahrain) making a point at the OxGAPS Symposium. On her right is Melkar al Khoury (Lebanon). Click to read Symposium summary.
Monthly Archives: October 2013
Do Saudi students abroad defy stereotypes?
An article on the website of the Saudi newspaper, Arab News, last week has caused something of a debate. The article written under the byline of Ali Harbi, Detroit, says that “Saudi students studying in the United States are defying … Continue reading
Posted in Archive, Education, GCC Countries
Tagged Arab News, OxGAPS, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Students in US
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Saudis snub world community. The Kingdom rejects seat on Security Council citing double standards.
In this op-ed for oxgaps.org Dennis Sammut discusses the implications of Saudi Arabia’s refusal to accept a seat on the United Nations Security Council, to which it had just been elected. It was the ultimate snub to the world community, … Continue reading
Eid Mubarak! The Muslim world celebrates Eid al Adha.
We extend Eid greetings to all members of OxGAPS, all our subscribers on oxgaps.org, and our friends on facebook, and to all Muslims celebrating Eid al Adha. The image shows Doha, capital of Qatar lit up for Eid. (picture courtesy … Continue reading
Posted in Culture and Entertainment, GCC Countries, Religion
Tagged Eid, Eid al Adha, OxGAPS, Qatar
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Great interest in OxGAPS during Oxford University Freshers’ Fair.
The OxGAPS stand at Fresher’s Fair was visited by many of the thousands of Oxford University students who attended this hugely popular event. Members of the OxGAPS committee shared information about our programme of events for the next term. Several hundred … Continue reading
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