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OPINION: The average worker in the Middle East is increasingly likely to be fat and suffer from diabetes. But while regional governments are waking up to this looming health crisis, employers have a role to play too.

March 14, 2010

Saudi will prevail!»
Arab News published an editorial on Saudi Arabia’s commitment to development, and why the nation’s predicted deficit for 2010 is no problem at all. It’s one of the most obvious displays of brownnosing Kipp’s seen in a long time (aside from articles published in Emirates Business 24/7, of course).

December 23, 2009

Do you think Dubai’s debt crisis has been blown out of proportion by the world’s press?»
The results are in.

December 13, 2009

Step off my editorial integrity»
When CNN launched its new hub in Abu Dhabi, journalists questioned whether the network would bow to the UAE’s censorship laws.

November 8, 2009

Why I shopped at Gitex»
Gitex Shopper was perfectly tailored to make you spend money: it had fancy gizmos, dedicated sales teams, and a plethora of money-saving offers.

October 27, 2009


Abu Dhabi: Too fast, too curious»
Abu Dhabi’s ambitious development plans are attracting investors worldwide. But Mishaal Al Gergawi asks if the emirate’s residents understand the consequences of drastic growth.

October 22, 2009


Do you think Dubai Holding’s new property vertical will boost Dubai’s real estate industry?»
The results are in.

September 13, 2009


We’re open! Not really»
While the Dubai Metro’s launch on Wednesday will be a mark of the emirate’s achievements, it also confirms that when Dubai says something is open, they mean ‘openish’.

September 7, 2009

Mortgage lending in the UAE grew 25 pc in Q2 2009, according to HSBC. Has the property market finally bottomed out?»
The results are in.

August 30, 2009

Do you think the financial crisis is almost behind us?»
The results are in.

July 26, 2009

Soldiers sound the air horn»
Israeli soldiers have spoken up about the atrocities committed in Gaza. Linda Heard, a commentator for Arab News, asks that we listen and act.

July 21, 2009

How do you rate the quality of English-language journalism in the GCC?»
The results are in.

July 19, 2009

Sherbini’s death: Firm stand needed»
Marwa Al Sherbini's brutal killing has "nasty racist undertones," according to one Arab News journalist.

July 15, 2009

One rule for celebrities, and another for you and me?»
An Egyptian man in Dubai has been charged with having consensual sex with a woman. Would he have been charged if he were a celebrity?

July 2, 2009

What do you think of the turmoil in Iran?»
The results are in.

June 28, 2009

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