"what do [Arabs] contribute? Can you think of anything? Anything really useful?... No, nor can I..." -Robert Kilroy-Silk

Well, they invented the number zero. Oh and they pretty much invented fractions, invented methods of solving quadratic equations, developed large areas of geometry and advanced the world's knowledge of algebra. Whilst we westerners were still struggling with Roman numerals, they were cataloguing the stars and measuring the motion of the Sun. Arabs developed the first scientific methods making systematic and repeatable experiments. They were pioneers in their studies of light and vision, medicine, wind power, clockwork, and more.

But apart from all that, what have the Arabs ever done for us? They didn't invent the aquaduct though. I think the Romans did that.

As far as I can tell, Robert Kilroy-Silk is a crazy racist bigot and, assuming the Daily Express actually has editors, so are they.