From Budget to Blowout: Dubai’s Top 10 Restaurants
SARAH WALTON: I've had enough of TripAdvisor's weird recommendations. Here's a list of the restaurants in Dubai you shouldn't miss. …
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 …
Women, Soccer and Islam: A Potent Mix
JAMES DORSEY: Even though Saudi Arabia did not qualify for the World Cup it's being followed avidly by women in the Kingdom …
Culture: It’s A Declining Currency in East and West
ABU MOHAMMED: 'Salvador Dali. Who's he?' You would have thought a basic knowledge of 20th century art was required of college grads. …
‘Imams, Stay Out of Politics!’: New Saudi Edict
CROSSROADS ARABIA: An interesting development in the separation of state and religion in Saudi Arabia has just occurred. …
Unwanted Advice in Dhofar: It’s a ‘Love Thing’
DHOFARI GUCCI: On a recent visit to a supermarket I was confronted by someone I didn't know who wanted to change my life. It's an all too common occurrence …
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 …
Social Media Defeating Saudi ‘War on Pornography’
CROSSROADS ARABIA: The authorities in the Kingdom admit that they're fighting a losing battle to stem a flood of pornography …
Saudi ‘Female Soccer Controversy Leads To Major Discussion
JAMES DORSEY: The attendance of American female senators at a soccer match in Riyadh has sparked a massive debate …
Believe It Or Not: Saudis Not Getting Enough Sun
CROSSROADS ARABIA: A deficiency in Vitamin D is a serious issue for a significant portion of Saudi society. What's going on? …
