List of demands that Qatar must meet
Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries that have cut ties to Qatar issued a strong list of demands on Thursday,...
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Dubai from the air
This picture was posted today on twitter by @FODavidV – an A380 first officer at Emirates. I hope he...
One night in Paris
It is ten years since I was last in Paris. It may be a long time, if ever, before...
Qatar Crisis – commentary
The Economist has a sensible piece this week on the current feud in the Gulf and the potential for...
Mrs. May’s worst day
It was a shocker – and the worst part is that Mrs May seemed unable to publicly acknowledge just...
The Economist on the second eleven
This is the Economist on the mark with a damning assessment of modern British politics! “It has been impossible...
#Qatar Crisis
On Monday morning the big four Gulf partners, KSA, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt turned on our neighbour, Qatar. Qatar...
It’s voting day in Britain
It is voting day. Get out and vote. It is not my job to tell you who to vote...
Another Thai airline – another non-starter?
Another unlikely Thai airline start-up. Thai Platinum Airlines. Here is their art-worked airplane – with a website on the...
Do not mess with us
Late last night in London seven people were killed and dozens more injured as a white van sped across...