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  Which GCC city is the most expat-friendly?»

The results are in.

August 9, 2009

Unleash the ugly»
Saatchi's outspoken CEO Kevin Roberts tells Austyn Allison from Communicate that the time for analysis is over. Advertising is going to get ugly.

July 22, 2009

How are you coping with Dubai’s summer weather?»
The results are in.

June 7, 2009

Speaking of national identity…»
Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi, an Emirati media commentator, speaks to Trends magazine about the challenges facing national identity in the GCC.

May 11, 2009

Tired of flying?»
Emirates refutes claims that their pilots are being overworked.

May 6, 2009


10 fat facts»
The number of obese people in the region is growing, and so is the money they are costing the Gulf region for healthcare. Here are some stats.

April 22, 2009


Saudis go mad for red mercury»
Rumor has it that sewing machines contain red mercury, a substance that can extract gold and locate buried treasure. It’s taking the kingdom by storm. This isn’t a joke.

April 14, 2009


Saudi’s struggle with working women»
Saudi has promised to provide thousands of women jobs in the industrial sector, even as hardliners in the kingdom call for a ban on Saudi women appearing in the media.

April 2, 2009

Where do the Emiratis want to work?»
A report now says that emiratization has not succeeded in encouraging UAE nationals to join the workforce, even in the public sector.

March 25, 2009

The big smoke»
The UAE is planning to introduce strict measures such as taxes and graphic display messages on tobacco products to help reduce the number of smokers. Should it learn from Canada’s example?

March 4, 2009

Watch your language»
BBC Arabia is back, but this time its different, says Hosam El Sokkari, the Corporation's head of Arabic services.

March 2, 2009

Sex Ed and the city»
A book on sex education published recently by an Emirati woman has come under fire for tackling taboo subjects.

February 26, 2009

Saudi’s wedding woes»
Marriage officials in the kingdom are under fire from rights groups for certifying underage weddings. But they say they are not to blame, reports Arab News.

February 22, 2009

Vox populi: The voice of the people»
Parents of the Dubai Modern High School are angry with the school management for increasing the fee structure. And they are expressing it.

February 11, 2009

Setting the record straight»
Saudi defends its human rights laws, and stresses it is clamping down on violence against women.

February 8, 2009

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