SYmbolism is important, too. The only Arab country with a non-muslim is a position of power has been Iraq, with its former Foreign Minister, Tariq Aziz.
Nice to see this coming from the Arab world, albeit the moderate Dubai press and a writer in Bahrain.
If so, great! This is exactly how we want the world to look like after we have defeated the radical Islamic terrorists and their supporters.
I could not care less how often they pray and to whom. As long as they are responsible citizens, non-violent, and working toward progress, they can worship fish if that's what makes them happy.
Thanks for the post.