Desert monarchs and glamorous palms rule Middle East palaces
An AP report paints Bahrain Abu Dhabi and Qatar courts as medievally majestic, where Friday majlis open sessions draw elites from dozens of nations. Rulers sit barefoot before guests amid overstuffed furniture chandeliers and silver pistols. Falconry, lavish hospitality, and strict gender norms anchor a system blending desert tradition with modern wealth.
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Singapore Mirrors Lower Manhattan As Skyscrapers Rise
Visitors see Singapore resemble lower Manhattan as new office space and luxury hotels surge after unification. Yet authorities tighten control under Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew as modern towers, rising rents, and urban renewal reshape life. occupancy drops, traffic strains, and a booming port sits beside persistent old districts.
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