Silvena Rowe In Dubai: What do we Think?
SARAH WALTON: A couple of months back, I told you about a chef who was going to move to Dubai and set up shop, and I was pretty excited. Silvena Rowe meant something to me that tickled a nerve...…
Gulf rivalries and the Soccer Pitch: Persian or Gulf?
JAMES M. Dorsey: The battle between Iran and various Gulf state for the identity of the energy-rich region has spilled onto its soccer pitches. It’s the Persian Gulf League vs. the Arabian Gulf League.…
A Yemeni Adventure: Wet Aden Heat, Smell of the Sea
ABU MOHAMMED: I went with a friend on a quixotic search for money owed. It proved to be a more adventurous trip than I had anticipated …
A Natural Evolution: Don’t Meddle With Culture, Government.
STEVE ROYSTON: It's a discussion without end - what should governments do or not do to promote authentic Arabic culture? And what does this actually mean? …
A Step Back in Time To The Wonder That Is Hatta
ALEXANDER MCNABB: Whether it's to take in the beautifully welcome retro of the Hatta Fort Hotel or the natural beauty that surrounds the town it's a trip well worth taking. …
Take Causeway To Bahrain? Prepare for a Long Wait
CROSSROADS ARABIA: Traffic across the King Fahd Causeway linking Saudi Arabia to Bahrain is increasing hugely year on year. What's to be done? …
Street Art In Yemen: A Channel for Protest
TABSIR; It's two years since protests broke out in Yemen and a good way to follow how politics has changed is to follow the emerging street art scene …
Dubai Road Rage Incident: The Law Takes Two Courses
ALEXANDER MCNABB: It may have come as a surprise to the individual who filmed and loaded the video on YouTube that he was potentially breaking the law. …
‘Where To, Guv?’: London’s Black Cabs Head to Gulf
CROSSROADS ARABIA: A true London icon - the Black Cab - is set to take to the streets in number in Riyadh and Dubai. It's good the vehicles are so robust. …
A Rainy Ramadan in Salalah: Of Caffeine, Vimto and Tourists
Six days down and approximately 23 more to go if the moon…