Saudi’s ‘Dear Diary’ Day: US Now Top Oil Producer
CROSSROADS ARABIA: It's a significant moment that's certainly not lost on the government and people of the Kingdom …
Qatar 2022: New Labour Laws Set To Be Announced
JAMES M. DORSEY: With pressure mounting by the day the Qatari authorities are set to announce a huge set of changes to the kafala system …
Turning A Blind Eye To Underage Workers in Jordan
SAWSAN MORRAR: It's a problem that's growing by the day but little appears to be done to address the issue of underage domestic workers in Jordan…
‘Busted!’ Major Crackdown on Illegal Workers in Saudi Arabia
ROB L. WAGNER: Although it had been widely anticipated the scale of the recent crackdown in the Kingdom has surprised many people …
‘Oil in the West Bank’: Guess Who’s Claiming It?
JONATHAN COOK: It's clear that Israeli policy is to ensure that any possibility of a future Palestinian state being economically viable remains very remote …
Shale Gas: A Real Threat to Saudi Arabia’s Energy Position
SASHA FRANICEVIC: Saudi Arabia has enjoyed pole position in the energy stakes for some time. Recent developments with shale gas provide a major challenge for the Kingdom …
UAE: The World’s Smartphone Leader
ALEXANDER MCNABB: The United Arab Emirates leads the world in smartphone penetration, with 74% of mobile subscribers carrying one of the natty little devils in their pockets. …
Massive Credit Crunch To Hit UAE, Top Banker Predicts
ALEXANDER MCNABB: The comments are remarkable for their candour but really make perfect sense. …
Young Saudis Taking Career Choice “Into Own Hands”
CROSSROADS ARABIA: A quiet revolution in how young Saudis approach their studies and future careers is underway in the Kingdom …
Silicon Valley in Jordan? No Chance Due to Regulation
NASEEM TARAWNAH: The Jordanian government see the ICT industry as a well of money which it can bleed dry. Time for a change of thinking …
