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  Super-sized spending in Saudi»

Most families in Saudi are spending much more than they earn, accumulating huge debts as a result.

March 10, 2010

What you can do if your property project is on hold»
According to a recent report, 243 real estate developments in Dubai have either stalled or been cancelled. Here are six courses of action if it happens to you.

March 8, 2010

Young and in debt»
More than a quarter of Arab youths owe money, mostly in the form of credit cards and personal loans. But how did they borrow so easily?

March 7, 2010

Is Big Brother watching you?»
Abu Dhabi is investing $9 million to install surveillance equipment across the city. But from privacy issues to money matters, many analysts argue that CCTV is not the best solution to enhance security.

March 3, 2010

More spending, healthier economy?»
Despite the global increase in consumer spending, there will be mixed benefits in the GCC due to the region’s varied demographics.

March 2, 2010


First among equals?»
Lauded in the West for their glamour and social activism, the region’s First Ladies are making a name for themselves. But the reality of their situation is far more complex, says Trends magazine.

March 2, 2010


Five reasons why Dubai living costs are falling»
It’s still not the cheapest city in the world, but with inflation at a five-year low, many essential items are becoming more affordable.

February 16, 2010


Another deadline for ‘one villa, one family’ rule»
Two years after the campaign was launched, Dubai Municipality is still struggling to make villa owners and tenants comply.

February 8, 2010

Are you excited about the Dubai Shopping Festival?»
The results are in.

February 7, 2010

Do Emiratis face ‘extinction’?»
A decrease in fertility rates combined with an imbalanced demographic could lead to UAE nationals – already a minority in their own country – disappearing altogether, warn experts.

February 4, 2010

Physician, prove thyself»
Does your surgeon cut it? Dubai health authorities are asking doctors to demonstrate their skills before being granted licenses to practice.

February 1, 2010

European Muslims’ identity crisis»
With French lawmakers pushing for a burqa ban and Switzerland forbidding the construction of minarets, many Muslims in Europe have started questioning their place in society.

January 28, 2010

Look who’s complaining»
Saudi authorities are mulling a ban on housemaids from certain Asian countries, claiming they are indifferent to the local culture and have been involved in ‘child murders and incidents of violence’. Meanwhile, the number of maids being abused in the Kingdom is growing at an alarming rate.

January 26, 2010

Who am I?»
Emirati culture is under threat – and news that UAE nationals will soon account for just 13.3 percent of the population could make this identity crisis more severe.

January 25, 2010

“Save me. I don’t want him.”»
An 11-year-old girl has been forced to marry an octogenarian in Saudi Arabia, becoming the latest addition to the rising number of child brides in the kingdom.

January 18, 2010

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