Archives for the ‘social’ Category
  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

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

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

UAE’s weaker sex»
Gender inequality in the Emirates is high, and women lack economic opportunities, according to a recent report by the World Economic Forum.

November 9, 2009


Walk this way, pilgrims»
Saudi Arabian officials announced the procedures Haj pilgrims need to follow upon arriving in the Kingdom. Prepare yourself, it’s complicated.

November 5, 2009


Tortured to death»
An “Asian” maid working in Saudi Arabia was tortured and beaten to death by her Saudi employers. They claim she failed to follow their orders, reports Arab News.

August 25, 2009


Israelis accused of stealing Palestinian organs»
A published report accuses Israelis of stealing organs from Palestinians who are being treated in Israeli hospitals, reports Arab News.

August 20, 2009