Archives for the ‘People’ Category
  Battling the stigma of divorce»

The divorce rate in Saudi is rising, and women are keen to fight for their rights.

January 5, 2009

For sale: Kuwaiti nationality»
Authorities in the country are suspecting some Kuwaiti citizens of selling their names to newborn children.

January 4, 2009

10 presents Dubaians may want this Christmas»
With the economic slowdown, Santa will probably have a larger number of requests to fulfill. Here’s what we think Dubaians will be wishing for.

December 24, 2008

Kuwait ‘not’ calling»
In 16 years, Kuwait has made only 50,000 people its nationals, many of who are Bedoons or stateless people. Why is that?

December 16, 2008

Haj reflections»
Siraj Wahab, a journalist with Arab News, gives a rare and personal glimpse of the Haj pilgrimage in Mecca.

December 9, 2008

In Egypt, love isn’t enough
In Egypt, love isn’t enough»
The difficulty of finding and affording an apartment has forced couples to postpone marriage. But new housing policy reforms may be giving young couples a break.

December 9, 2008

Know your rights
Know your rights»
Freelancers in the UAE don’t know their rights. Lara Haidar from The Rights Lawyers explains how the UAE labor law applies to freelancers in the Emirates

November 19, 2008

Marginalized no more?
Marginalized no more?»
The credit crunch has slowed down the property market in Dubai, tripped its market and made a mess of the national credit system. But Emiratis hope that Dubai may reassess its plans and help redress the demographic balance.

November 12, 2008

As the dollar goes…»
So goes the dirham and other Gulf currencies, while oil goes the opposite direction. But keep an eye on Chinese demand.

October 23, 2008

When the world’s largest seaport meets the world’s largest airport»
Abdulla Al Qurashi, CEO of Dubai Logistics City and DWC Aviation City, explains why Dubai World Central will be the hub of hubs.

August 3, 2008

The secret life of…Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal»
Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud is a cousin of the Saudi Arabian king and one of the richest people in the world, with a fortune estimated near $30 billion.

June 23, 2008

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