The Interview That Spoke Volumes About Gaza Attack
JONATHAN COOK: CNN was determined to follow the script of 'equivelance' when broadcasting an interview with a Gazan and an Israeli. Events took over, though. …
Dubai: Boom Again But Have Lessons Been Learned?
ALEXANDER MCNABB: The signs of growth are clearly evident. Could we be returning to the heady days of 2006-7? …
‘Genetic Imperialism’: The UAE Takes A Stand
ALEXANDER MCNABB: Genetically modified food is becoming a battleground between large U.S corporates and small states. The UAE is on the side of 'right'. …
On Press Freedom: Jordan’s ‘Misalignment’
Any Arab country serious about supporting a free and independent press must first revise its laws to give journalists the freedom to report news without fear...…
Clear Motive: What’s Qatar Really Up To In France?
DAVID ROBERTS: Qatar's plan to invest a large sum of money into one of Paris's poorest areas has led to attacks from left and right. So what's happening? …
‘Energy’, ‘Endeavour’ and ‘Creativity’: Women of Palestine
MORGAN MCDANIEL, CGNEWS: Palestinian women are finding creative ways to engage both socially and economically in the face of many restrictions. …
Beirut Bomb: ‘Mainstream Media’ Becomes Social Media
ALEXANDER MCNABB: It's the first time I've witnessed the so-called established media diving head first into the social media whirl. It sets a dangerous precedent. …
The Difference Between PR and Advertising
ALEXANDER MCNABB:"...Advertising is all about lying. It's what they do, constantly. What amazes me is how we put up with it, consigning it to the dump bin of background noise"…
Have the ‘Big Boys’ Given Up On Islamic Banking?
ROB L. WAGNER: HSBC's decision to downgrade significantly the resources it devotes to Islamic banking has thrown the issue into sharp focus. …
The UAE’s ‘Blue Pencil’: A Much Lighter Touch
ALEXANDER MC NABB: My recent experience of being, ah, 'moderated' is a far cry from my experiences over the past 25 years …
