Should Arabs be allowed to sit on Lynx juries?

Since its inception in 2007, there have been no jury members from the Arab world on the Dubai Lynx judging panels. The idea has always been that such a set up ensures impartiality. But now the debate among creatives about whether the time has come for Arabs to take their seats on the juries has reached an interesting crossroads.

Debate has been raging of late, with a growing number of regional creatives beginning to call for the inclusion of Arabs on the various juries, while others are adamant the status quo should remain intact.

According to Lance de Masi, president of the IAA UAE chapter, the Dubai Lynx will keep the existing base of international judges for the 2012 edition, although