Hey guys,
Mai Yamani, daughter of Zaki Yamani the Saudi Oil Minister, used to be my neighbor in Jeddah. She now lives in London. Her views may be critical towards Saudi Arabia, but I feel she is honest about it. I heard her speak on BBC news last night, and someone sent me this article on her views on the death of King Fahd. Her basic argument is that there is no hope in the current youth generation to lead reforms in the country, but if you skip a generation, then there is a hope for reforms and positive changes. CNN reported that 3/4 of the population are 27 and below, with rising unemployment. "Two rival camps, the so-called reformers and the hard liners, are forming between the 22,000 princes and princesses in the Al Saud family." I pray for a successful transition and for positive outcomes for the future of Saudi Arabia.
Also, here is a great article on the legacy of King Fahd. I learnt a lot more about him than I did from the local newspapers here in Dubai.
Mansur
4 comments:
i think i know who you talking about
and i think i didnt like her when i knew about her
lol....she is not liked by many people because she has always been critical of the Royal family....but thats all right....
mansur
i hate her really
sorry, i don't want to hate
anyone but she deserves it.
just came across this, years too late, clearly. the truth is, however, that mai yamani is the only objective, credible saudi analyst with the guts to speak and write the truth when everyone else is being silenced by fear.
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