UAE

Commercially, socially the Most dynamic of the Gulf states, with Dubai a bidder for the World Expo 2020

Dubai the Winner in a ‘Game’ of Regional Turmoil

Dubai the Winner in a ‘Game’ of Regional Turmoil

JAMES MULLAN: The city of Dubai remains an island of opportunity for many in the Arab world, and troubles elsewhere only strengthen perceived virtues.…

UAE Media Breaks Silence on Emirati’s Arrest

UAE Media Breaks Silence on Emirati’s Arrest

MATT J. DUFFY: The next move would be to follow up on the article. Interview Hammadi's family, for instance. But, that's probably asking too much...…

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...…

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.…

The Future’s Coming, Please Tell the UAE’s Telcos

The Future’s Coming, Please Tell the UAE’s Telcos

ALEXANDER MCNABB - Technology has allowed us to speak to each other in ways unimaginable five years ago. The telco operators in the Middle East, however, don't appear to have caught on yet. …

Wikileaks – Where is the UAE Media?

Wikileaks – Where is the UAE Media?

MATT J. DUFFY: I suggest that one—or preferably all—of the UAE’s press outlets compile a simple report analyzing the leaked cables. The report should be published without a byline so no single reporter can be sued.…

An Incredible Journey behind the UAE’s 39th National Day

An Incredible Journey behind the UAE’s 39th National Day

ALEXANDER MCNABB: I have some old video footage of Sheikh Rashid, a man that used to take 5am tours around his city as it was being built, in true Arabian Nights style...…