BY DOMINIC WIGHTMAN We live in a world where literature still matters. Yet, it grows harder to value works that challenge society’s beliefs. Politics and literature have become entangled. The struggle between individual creativity and societal demands is sharper than ever. Criticism, honest and open, is rare in this climate of fear of authority and of offending. Today, people feel less free to speak their … Continue reading Literature Still Matters
BY DOMINIC WIGHTMAN If I were an Indian, I would embrace the rich heritage of my country, crafted over thousands of years of civilisation, intricate traditions, and a myriad of cultural influences. India boasts a history that is both ancient and profound, from the Indus Valley Civilisation, with its sophisticated urban planning, to the Vedic texts that laid the philosophical foundations of Indian thought. I … Continue reading If I Were an Indian
BY DOMINIC WIGHTMAN When business summoned me back to Bahrain, I felt a curious excitement at the prospect of exploring a region I had only glimpsed twice before. As an Englishman, used to the temperate climate and green, rolling hills of home, Bahrain presents itself as a stark yet fascinating contrast with its arid deserts, towering skyscrapers, and a culture profoundly different from our own. … Continue reading Business in Bahrain
BY DOMINIC WIGHTMAN The sun sets over the Red Sea near Jeddah, casting long shadows and painting the sky in hues of gold and crimson. As I stand here, an Englishman far from home, I feel the winds of change blowing through this ancient port city. This land, known best for its vast oil reserves, is now at an intersection, advancing towards a future driven … Continue reading Englishman in the Sands
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