Syrian Authorities arrest woman blogger
Syrian authorities arrested a blogger on Sunday who was traveling to Jordan to attend a conference on freedom of the press in the region, her friends said.
December 5, 2011 10:18Kuwait journalist jailed for slander
Writer Mohammed Abdel Qader Al-Jassem gets a six-month sentence for calling for the resignation of the Prime Minister.
April 7, 2010 5:23
Tread at your own peril, Part II
It may be a minefield out there for investigative journalists, but for all reporters there are plenty of potential pitfalls. Lara Haidar of The Rights Lawyers explains to Communicate magazine the balance between freedom of speech and the law in the UAE. Part II.
September 29, 2009 9:13
Tread at your own peril, Part I
It may be a minefield out there for investigative journalists, but for all reporters there are plenty of potential pitfalls. Lara Haidar of The Rights Lawyers explains to Communicate magazine the balance between freedom of speech and the law in the UAE. Part I.
September 28, 2009 10:07
Surfing smoothly in Saudi
Saudi officials have introduced plans to promote e-media in the kingdom. But will web journalists enjoy the right to free speech?
March 18, 2009 12:48
What freedom of speech?
While the new law prohibits the UAE’s courts from imprisoning journalists for doing their jobs, it allows imposing of hefty fines for “publishing information that damages the country’s reputation.”
January 21, 2009 3:48
Arabtec workers: strike will continue
Employees say no promises for higher wages have yet been made.
May 21, 2013 11:57
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
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