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At a recently held dinner debate at which U.S. Congressman Paul Findley, an outspoken critic of American foreign policy in the Middle East roundly criticised and highlighted the skewed perceptions that Americans have of Arab people and their religion due to the bias of their major media channels.

No sane, informed person on the planet would suggest that Ariel Sharon, Prime Minister of Israel, is a 'Man of Peace'.

Once again we can only gasp with amazement at the American administration's policy towards the conflict in Palestine, as articulated in President Bush's recent speech.

Taryam Omran (1942-2002) was the first UAE Ambassador to Egypt in 1971 and the first UAE representative at the Arab League. In 1977, he was elected Speaker of the UAE Federal National Council, winning another term in 1979.

Towards the end of the Gulf conflict I met many American generals, admirals and diplomats who visited Dubai during this period.

Towards the end of the Gulf conflict I met many American generals, admirals and diplomats who visited Dubai during this period. Often we would discuss the problems affecting our region, particularly the situation in Palestine.