GCC

Oil rich, relatively stable and prosperous, Gulf states have many similarities – on the surface…

From Budget to Blowout: Dubai’s Top 10 Restaurants

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

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

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

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

‘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’

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

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’

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

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

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? …

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