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ALEXANDER MCNABB: Presumably GN felt it couldn't use the word 'Jewish', but I do feel misled... Context and analysis? I'd rather trust Twitter...…
All the News That’s Fit to Print (Around the Ad)
ALEXANDER MCNABB: The message is so far at odds with the content, it's almost ludicrous. How does Nestlé Middle East or Nestlé's agency think it effectively positions the company's brand?…
The Dark Arts of Politics Creeping Into Gulf Social Media
SULTAN AL QASSEMI: On Twitter, a common response I receive for people losing their jobs because of 'political activity' is the phrase ‘the traitors deserve it.' …
UAE First Arab Nation on Trend Countries
RACHEL MCARTHUR: This week, Twitter announced it was expanding its local trends feature, adding 70 new countries and cities – one of which is the UAE.…
Picture Perfect: Dubai Sheikha’s Likeness to Her Mom
MICH CAFE: I saw Sheikh Mohammed holding Sheikha Al Jalila on the night of the Dubai World Cup. It immediately reminded me of the 1978 photo of her mother in the arms of her uncle. …
Paranoia and Control in the Gulf Economy
MISHAAL AL GERGAWI: Incubation is the most innovative role governments can play, sparking industries whose high start up costs are a barrier to entry.…
UAE Newspapers & the Self Censorship Debate
MATT J. DUFFY: The subject matter of this article offers a insight into which types of stories the paper's leadership believe would be "irresponsible."…
The Real Damage of Vanity Fair’s Attack on Dubai
MATT J. DUFFY: Gill's article does not make the case for stricter press laws, rather it shows the need for journalists to take their profession seriously...…
The UAE’s Ghost Town, Jazirat Al Hamra: Beware The Djinn
ALEXANDER MCNABB: "...Locals would tell spine-chilling stories, goading each other into a state of fear..."…