Traffic Increase, Property Prices Rocket: Dubai’s ‘Groundhog Day’
ALEXANDER MCNABB: We appear to be back in the, ah, 'glory days' of 2006 and 2007 if recent reports are to be believed. Oh joy. …
Believe It: There’s a Latent Superhero In All of Us
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: The daily duties and responsibilities may grind down our inner superhero but the flame lives in every Muslim woman …
Women’s Rights in Oman: A Depressing Conversation
DHOFARI GUCCI: A workplace discussion with two educated young men regarding the role of women in my country left me distressed and sad …
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…
‘The Cai-Bai Ring’: Egypt’s ‘New Civilisation’, Made in UAE
JAMES MULLAN: There's a surprising sense of optimism abroad in 'New Cairo' where many young returnees from the UAE are now based. …
‘Translating for Bigots’: One Author’s How-To Guide
M. LYNX-QUALEY: If you're looking to communicate with an audience that is, let's call it, less sympathetic to your views how should you go about it? …
‘Dubai Landlords, Beware: We’re Up To Your Tricks’ – Authorities
ALEXANDER MCNABB: As the price of Dubai's rents heads to the stratosphere some robust plans have been put in place to protect tenants …
Polio: The Latest Disaster to Befall Assad’s Syria
MICH CAFE: Prior to the civil war its prevalence in Syria was very low indeed but the conflict has seen a spike in polio in the country …
Maghboor: A Little Light Rant Against Oman’s Dowry System
DHOFARI GUCCI: It's illogical, unfair and costly so maybe it's time to look anew at the "maghboor', Oman's dowry system …
The ‘Society’ Excuse: Sorry, It No Longer Washes
EMAN AL NAFJAN: When women are stopped driving in Saudi Arabia it's generally a policeman who does the stopping. …
