Abu Muhammed

The Post-Assange Era Looks Bleak for Media Freedom

The Post-Assange Era Looks Bleak for Media Freedom

ABU MOHAMMED: It’s clear that a lesson is being taught to Julian Assange and anyone else who believes in true freedom of the media

 Abu Muhammed

The Joys and Challenges of Raising Expat Kids

The Joys and Challenges of Raising Expat Kids

ABU MOHAMMED: Raising children in the United States provides challenges that are all too familiar. Raising them in Saudi Arabia brings different issues, however.

 thehedonista

The Pros and Cons of Being an Expat in Dubai

The Pros and Cons of Being an Expat in Dubai

THE HEDONISTA: Written from an Australian perspective – Vegemite and Tim Tams feature – I think there’s enough here to give everyone a flavour of what they’ll gain and lose as an expat in Dubai.

 Shelina Zahra Janmohamed

Do I Have to Party just Because it’s New Year?

Do I Have to Party just Because it’s New Year?

SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: Beneath my grumpy response to the start-of-year festivities, I await this year’s events with a nervous delight.