Al-Habtoor’s new book spells out how misguided policies wreck havoc in ME – Is Anybody Listening? Book launches in Dubai

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Khalaf Ahmad Al-Habtoor launches his book Is Anybody Listening? in Dubai.
Khalaf Ahmad Al-Habtoor launches his book Is Anybody Listening? in Dubai.

DUBAI, UAE, Oct 15: Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor launches his new book, Is Anybody Listening? at an event at The St Regis Dubai, Al Habtoor City on Thursday Oct 13, 2016. A 100-plus guests will be the first to hear Al Habtoor speak about his latest book at an exclusive event attended by media and VIPs.

BBC Broadcaster, Journalist and Author Gavin Esler will interview Al Habtoor about his strong views on international politics and its impact on the region. Is Anybody Listening? provides a concise summation of what is really going on in the Middle East as a result of failed foreign policies. It gives a real sense of just how chaotic parts of the region are and provides advice for foreign policymakers about how to get out of the quagmire.

Al Habtoor excoriates Western administration for empowering Iran and enabling terror groups as a result of the illegal Iraq war. The book focuses on the countries most impacted by misguided policies.

Is Anybody Listening? is divided in two parts. Part one covers Iran, the root of the problem; looking at the dangers of Iran’s manipulation of the world, its domestic policy and persecution of minorities, as well as the nuclear threat and the danger of new alliances.

Part two looks at the Arab World as a whole and the real and present dangers threatening to further destroy the region. It covers the devastation of Iraq – the Cradle of Civilization, the Syrian genocide — a country destroyed by its leader, poverty and confl ict in Yemen, and the burdens of a tolerant society in Lebanon. It also incorporates Palestine and finding a path to peace with Israel, the revolution in Egypt and the long road to recovery.

It features keynote speeches given by Al Habtoor around the world – including New York, Illinois and Washington DC. In the book, Al Habtoor writes, “It is like Armageddon in parts of the Middle East, and there is little hope of getting out of this quagmire, which I believe is due to the catastrophic moral and political failures of world leaders who have enabled the likes of DAESH, the Muslim Brotherhood and the Islamic Republic of Iran – its militias and proxies … I have no doubt in my mind that failings by world leaders have empowered this fanatical mob hell-bent on a reign of terror, using the false cover of religion … and unless action is taken soon, I fear, for all our futures. Enough sitting around hoping for miracles! The Arab world cannot rely on the West any more.

Both Muslim and non-Muslim states should stand with the GCC to fight this alien sickness that is not only tearing our region apart but also posing a grave threat far beyond our borders; if left unchecked it could further divide our world.” In the Foreword, former US president Jimmy Carter, says “Over the past few years, Khalaf Al Habtoor and I have become personal friends. We have exchanged thoughts on the state of the world and the role of the United States and the United Arab Emirates in facing these issues. We agree that our planet is facing enormous challenges, and these threats often are being ignored.

While we may not always agree on the way forward, it is good to know that he is willing to call attention to the issues of the day and to urge action.” Gavin Esler, BBC Broadcaster, Journalist and Author writes, “This book raises the biggest question behind all the chaos and violence across the Middle East: why do Western policy makers not listen to those with the most knowledge and expertise across the Arab world?

Mr Habtoor – a man whose own personal life story of great business success runs in parallel with some of the great changes in the Gulf region, is well known and respected as an “unofficial diplomat” trying to encourage dialogue, to educate and explain the region which is so often misunderstood. Intelligent and provocative, this book demands that we listen.” An Introduction by Dr John Duke Anthony, Founding President and CEO of the National Council on US — Arab Relations, and authoritative voice on the Middle East, states: “In Is Anybody Listening? Dr Al Habtoor recounts his warnings to world leaders about the ramifications and implications of Western Great Power foreign policy errors and failures, as well as Arab limitations and shortcomings.

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