2010: Reports of Dubai’s Death Greatly Exaggerated
HISHAM WYNE: The global press said Dubai was finished. Here, seven local commentators explain why they were wrong. …
Incubation City: Missing Piece of the UAE puzzle
DAVID WESTLEY: Over the years Dubai has started a host of cities acting as hubs. What it has failed to do is start something as simple as "Incubation City".…
Total Confusion: The UAE National Identity Card
ALEXANDER MCNABB: The 'application application' has been removed. Typing centres have been closed. And the clock is ticking towards the end of year deadline.…
Al Jazeera Kuwait Closure – Stormy Times Ahead
DAVID ROBERTS: Once again Kuwaiti authorities have responded to perceived bias in Al Jazeera's coverage of its political upheaval by closing its office.…
Qatar Foundation to sponsor Barcelona
DAVID ROBERTS: Footballing links between Spain and Qatar continue to build. Barcelona have announced that the Qatar Foundation will replace UNICEF as their primary sponsor. QF will pay around $225 million over a 5 year deal.…
A Word Association Game – Yemen?
ALICE HACKMAN: Say 'Yemen' to most people in the West and the word 'terrorism' comes immediately to mind. But yet this beautiful country has a lot to offer. …
Recruitment Changes on the Cards for Qatar; as is Inflation…
DAVID ROBERTS: Clearly, to build the stadiums and the infrastructure for the competition, Qatar will need yet more workers from abroad. …
The Future’s Coming, Please Tell the UAE’s Telcos
ALEXANDER MCNABB - Technology has allowed us to speak to each other in ways unimaginable five years ago. The telco operators in the Middle East, however, don't appear to have caught on yet. …
Wikileaks – Where is the UAE Media?
MATT J. DUFFY: I suggest that one—or preferably all—of the UAE’s press outlets compile a simple report analyzing the leaked cables. The report should be published without a byline so no single reporter can be sued.…
An Incredible Journey behind the UAE’s 39th National Day
ALEXANDER MCNABB: I have some old video footage of Sheikh Rashid, a man that used to take 5am tours around his city as it was being built, in true Arabian Nights style...…
