Illegal Eagles: Today, We Are All Publishers
ALEXANDER MCNABB: The platforms are public and subject to the law as any other public pronouncement would be. You publish, you take responsibility.…
‘Having Fun With Evi’: And Jealous No More
ALEXANDER MCNABB: You've had to listen to how much fun your i-Phone dabbing friends have with Siri. Now it's your turn. …
Qatar “World’s Wealthiest”, But What Does That Mean?
ANALYSIS: Qatar has a 'poor' Gini index. The Gini index measures how well income is actually divided within a society, the lower the score the better.…
Abu Dhabi vs Dubai: There’s a Clear Winner
ROB L. WAGNER: Don't be fooled by the 'smooth noises' each emirate makes about the other when the word 'competition' is raised. …
The Delicious, Sweet Treats of the Middle East
THE HEDONISTA: If you're a lover of sugar then the Middle East is the place for you - it truly is 'confection heaven' …
‘What I’ll Miss About Islam’: A Dubai Expat’s View
THE HEDONISTA: When the day inevitably arrives and I wave goodbye to the Middle East I'll miss many aspects of life here. …
Nol Cards and the Future of Money
ALEXANDER MCNABB: You'll have a clash between the RTA, telcos and banks: Who will 'own' mobile money? Suddenly the Nol card becomes really interesting. …
Abu Dhabi’s Cultural Designs: Revived But Relevant to Whom?
ROB L. WAGNER: The Abu Dhabi authorities surprisingly announced the resurrection of their three-museum project. Who's it for, though?…
The Modern Way to Announce A Baby’s Arrival
MICH CAFE: Facebook and Twitter, it appears, have taken over from newspapers in a key area of life. The recent arrival of a Royal baby in Dubai underlines this fact. …
Emirates ID Card: Some Good News…Perhaps
ALEXANDER MCNABB: The New Year has brought a welcome announcement from the UAE authorities - the ID Card procedure is to go online. Cautious optimism then. …
