Dutch plan ban on Muslim face veils next year
The Dutch minority government plans to ban Muslim face veils such as burqas and other forms of clothing that cover the face from next year.
January 28, 2012 1:18
Spain’s parliament to debate full-face veil ban
Analysts believe that the ban on Islamic full-face veils could spread across Europe.
July 19, 2010 4:08
Burqa bans conceal some far more difficult problems
Is European legislation against the Islamic face covering merely a way of sidestepping some far more complex – and perhaps unsolvable – issues?
April 26, 2010 7:31Violators of Belgium’s burqa ban law face jail time
Belgium’s federal parliament committee will make wearing of Islamic face covering punishable by fines and up to seven days in prison.
April 22, 2010 8:16French panel recommends burqa ban
Lawmakers call for a ban on the Islamic veil in hospitals, schools and on public transport.
January 26, 2010 4:44
Will you wear burqa shades?
A branding agency in Dubai has come up with a pair of sunglasses made of gold and inspired by the traditional burqa.
November 25, 2009 10:26
Rationalizing the veil
French President Nicolas Sarkozy opened up a can of feisty worms when he said the burqa is "a sign of subservience." Arab News asks scholars what they think the burqa signifies.
July 12, 2009 1:07
Kuwait: expats sent packing
The state plans to get tough and reduce the number of foreign residents.
May 20, 2013 5:05
Dubai Labourers on 'rare' labour protest
Two Arabtec employees who asked not to be identified said several thousand workers engaged on various projects did not report for duty on Sunday.
May 20, 2013 9:33
Tumblr officially off the market
Yahoo! board unanimously approves the acquisition...
May 19, 2013 3:20
A maid's wage
An FNC member to argue that minimum wages are 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43