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Are all immigrants evil rapists, and is Obama really a terrorist? You could be forgiven for thinking this, following a quick consultation of the media in your home country. But is this such a bad thing?

March 16, 2010

Ultra-Orthodox warms to ice cream, but Baskin Robbins it ain’t»
The opening of a kosher ice cream shop may have proved a hit. But many international franchises face opposition when looking to launch operations in Israel.

March 15, 2010

Parents should lead by example in money management»
Most UAE teachers want financial literacy to be taught in schools. But given the Middle East’s looming debt crisis, money management will also have to figure on the curriculum at home.

March 14, 2010

Abu Dhabi landlords name their price»
According to a property law soon to be implemented in the emirate, landlords could become the new arbiters of rental rates.

March 11, 2010

Time out for spies in the Gulf?»
The Dubai Police chief, Dahi Khalfan Tamim, has said that spies operating in the Gulf region need to clear out within one week.

March 10, 2010


‘Toot, toot’ a moot point for Lebanese cabbies»
Bank of Beirut’s personal loan aimed exclusively at taxi drivers sparks nothing but more honking.

March 9, 2010


The Burj Khalifa is open – but only for ‘VIPs’»
The observation deck at the world’s tallest tower remains closed to the public. But it’s very much open for ‘public’ relations stunts.

March 8, 2010


Do you want to be a fat cat in Qatar, or watch Beyoncé in Abu Dhabi?»
Residents of Doha are better paid than anyone else in the Middle East. But Abu Dhabi and Dubai still outrank the Qatar capital when it comes to entertainment, health, transport and communications.

March 7, 2010

For Ras Al Khaimah, all publicity is good publicity»
The emirate is happy that despite being denied the chance to host the America Cup, it has at least become famous.

March 4, 2010

Do Gulf expats secretly want their home countries to suffer?»
Why would you wish for an economic downturn in your own country? Because you want better forex rates, of course.

March 3, 2010

Emirates’ comedy of errors, or real-life drama?»
The Dubai airline’s in-flight movies have been shown with the branding of the airline’s rival, Etihad. Is this a mere “technical error”, or something more?

March 2, 2010

Not Kuwaiti, not hired»
Kuwait plans to stop recruiting non-nationals in the public sector, and will replace existing expat staff.

March 1, 2010

Rain, rain, go away»
A downpour in the UAE usually spells flooded offices, blocked roads and gridlocked traffic. Why?

February 28, 2010

A mere wobble, or are the cracks showing?»
Leaking aquariums, faulty elevators, closed observation decks… Are the problems at Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa normal, or a sign of something more serious?

February 27, 2010

The state of play»
Heavy Rain, the latest PS3 game, has been banned in the UAE due to its ‘adult’ content.

February 24, 2010

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