The Khaleej Times reported that the Kuwaiti Emir met with the Hamas Gaza chief as an expression of support regarding the rebuilding of Gaza. It is refreshing to see that some world leaders are prepared to recognise that Hamas is a democratically elected party and shouldn't be ignored.
Gulf news reported that riots almost started in Oman both in favour and against the Syrian tyrant Assad. It was swiftly broken up by effective police commandos. It must have been a rare flurry of excitement for the country's keepers of the peace.
The Financial Times reported that the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) has hired UK veteran asset manager Bob Wigley to join the QFC. Qatar hopes the move will entice other fund managers to set up in the country. Is Qatar trying to fight Bahrain and Dubai for the title of Middle East Financial Capital?
And finally...
Fox News reported that Saudi women are challenging the government's ban on women driving. Arabian Peninsula Focus formally wishes them good luck in their plight. Watch this space for a more detailed article later in the week.
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