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 …
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…
A New Vision for Qatar? Soccer Becomes Agent of Change
JAMES DORSEY: Qatar has taken a beating in the court of international public opinion recently but a major debate has been sparked …
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. …
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. …
Yemen’s Future: It’s A ‘No Win-No Win’ Situation For All
RAMZY BAROUD: It's looking increasingly likely that major protests will resume in Yemen in the new year. …
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 …
