The Arab world needs is increased freedom and engagement by diverse bloggers, beyond the activists and militant and political groups. This can only happen if it is made more accessible to contributors and readers and less regulated.

The political backlash and opportunism surrounding President Obama’s defense of Muslims’ First Amendment rights continues to jeopardize religious freedom for all Americans.

What drives a Western born-and-bred youngster, with all the privileges of an education, a modern lifestyle and freedom of speech, to violently attack his fellow countrymen?

The never-ending ability of Iran to outsmart and be underestimated by its foes means that a more daring and honest approach is needed to foster peace and stability in the Middle East.

In setting up an institution in the Netherlands that specializes in Islamic education, the newly accredited Islamic University of Rotterdam is developing standards that harmonize with Dutch traditions.

Despite the worldwide recession, Muslims in greater numbers are searching for Muslim-friendly hotels and resorts to spend their money on, leaving hotels from Muslim and Western countries alike scrambling to earn their business.

In the Middle East, a growing science culture is challenging preconceived notions of religion, commerce, and the role of women in society. Arab scientific innovation is not just a facet of history books. It is happening now.

A recent assessment of Islamic finance as a “huge flop” is a needed wake-up call for Islamic finance on the true market size and opportunity that exists and our ability to manage demand expectations.