Topless Butlers in Dubai? Just Another Ho-Hum
ALEXANDER MCNABB: Hoping to provoke an 'official investigation' into a 'scandal' a Dubai-based newspaper was sadly disappointed …
Immune to ‘Planning’: The Curious Dhofari Disease
DHOFARI GUCCI: If the Swiss are at one end of the planning spectrum then my fellow Dhofaris at the furthest extreme …
The Arab Women Writers To Read: A Personal Choice
M. LYNX-QUALEY: I'm a less than enthusiastic participant in the 'Women to Read' movement but here are some writers worth spending time with. …
Dining in Dubai: What To Expect in 2014
SARAH WALTON: It's going to be a very busy year indeed on the dining front in Dubai. Here are my predictions. …
New UAE Anti-Smoking Law: It’s Not Enough
ALEXANDER MCNABB: As an ex-smoker I've vowed not to become a frothing-at-the-mouth anti puff ranter. The latest UAE legislation has turned me, however. …
Desert Elixir: The Miraculous Powers of Camel Milk
LAYLA: Its healing properties have been known by residents of the Middle East for generations. But there is increasing scientific evidence of its power…
‘Stop Female Harassment!’ Saudis Support Stiff Penalties
CROSSROADS ARABIA: A new poll reveals widespread public support for stronger action against individuals who abuse women in the Kingdom…
Fatherhood: The Ultimate Cure for Writer’s Block
NASEEM TARAWNAH: There seemed no point in committing my thoughts, views, opinions feelings to print until now. …
Five Books To Get You Started on Arabic Literature
M. LYNX-QUALEY: 'There's far too much to choose from. Where do I start is?' a common complaint. So here are a few primers. …
Saudi Tourism: Is It Finally About To Happen?
CROSSROADS ARABIA: We've had many false dawns on the Saudi tourism story but we may be on the cusp of a breakthrough now. …
