GCC

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

Fear and (Not Enough) Loving in the UAE

Fear and (Not Enough) Loving in the UAE

DAVID WESTLEY: What should be done about the demographic imbalance in the GCC? Anything, or nothing at all...…

Qatar World Cup in Jan?  No Surprise There…

Qatar World Cup in Jan? No Surprise There…

DAVID ROBERTS: So Sepp Blatter has begun the softening up for the first ever Winter World Cup. It makes sense, you know.... …

New Labour Laws a Powerful Boost for the UAE Economy

New Labour Laws a Powerful Boost for the UAE Economy

DAVID WESTLEY: The new labour laws have come out in a drip feed, enough to get you interested, guaranteed to leave you wanting more detail.…

2010: Reports of Dubai’s Death Greatly Exaggerated

2010: Reports of Dubai’s Death Greatly Exaggerated

HISHAM WYNE: The global press said Dubai was finished. Here, seven local commentators explain why they were wrong. …

Incubation City: Missing Piece of the UAE puzzle

Incubation City: Missing Piece of the UAE puzzle

DAVID WESTLEY: Over the years Dubai has started a host of cities acting as hubs. What it has failed to do is start something as simple as "Incubation City".…

Total Confusion: The UAE National Identity Card

Total Confusion: The UAE National Identity Card

ALEXANDER MCNABB: The 'application application' has been removed. Typing centres have been closed. And the clock is ticking towards the end of year deadline.…

Al Jazeera Kuwait Closure – Stormy Times Ahead

Al Jazeera Kuwait Closure – Stormy Times Ahead

DAVID ROBERTS: Once again Kuwaiti authorities have responded to perceived bias in Al Jazeera's coverage of its political upheaval by closing its office.…

Qatar Foundation to sponsor Barcelona

Qatar Foundation to sponsor Barcelona

DAVID ROBERTS: Footballing links between Spain and Qatar continue to build. Barcelona have announced that the Qatar Foundation will replace UNICEF as their primary sponsor. QF will pay around $225 million over a 5 year deal.…

A Word Association Game – Yemen?

A Word Association Game – Yemen?

ALICE HACKMAN: Say 'Yemen' to most people in the West and the word 'terrorism' comes immediately to mind. But yet this beautiful country has a lot to offer. …

Recruitment Changes on the Cards for Qatar; as is Inflation…

Recruitment Changes on the Cards for Qatar; as is Inflation…

DAVID ROBERTS: Clearly, to build the stadiums and the infrastructure for the competition, Qatar will need yet more workers from abroad. …