@marigold, gladiator.....special mention to you guys
Consider the following: In 40-50 years from now gulf will run out of oil, what will happen to these countries then? As it is they aren't present in most of the knowledge industries. It is all oil money that is running it for them. What will happen when alternative fuels become commonplace? The growing population with high illiteracy rates/radicalism will not be 'advantages'......they will be big disadvantages. Something to think about huh?
Also wonderful job selecting the ids, marigold, gladiator.....most people will think you guys are non-Muslims but given the zeal with which you defend the growth of Islam......it isn't that tough to guess who you are.