UAE activists sentenced to jail
Five political activists convicted on Sunday of insulting the leaders of the United Arab Emirates were sentenced to between two and three years in jail.
November 27, 2011 1:38
The expat dilemma: ‘Should I stay or should I go?’
Analysts are bullish on the UAE economy. But for many expatriates, the decision to stay or head home depends on complex cultural and personal issues, and not just financial concerns.
April 27, 2010 3:44
Dubai’s PR machine has more work to do
An article published in the UK claims Dubai has double standards
January 17, 2010 1:14
Saudi ‘sex-braggart’ gets 5 year jail term
A Saudi court has sentenced Mazen Abdul-Jawad…
October 7, 2009 5:05Lawyers for jailed ex-Nakheel employees claim lack of detail in fraud charge
Lawyers representing two Dubai-based Australian men accused of fraud have asked for more information regarding the charges...
July 20, 2009 9:45
Stripping down the laws
A man in Dubai has been sentenced to a month in jail for wearing a cancer awareness t-shirt that featured an almost nude Victoria Beckham.
June 21, 2009 9:59
Sex scandals and Dubai
The recent arrest of Sally Antia, a British expatriate in Dubai, for having an extra marital affair, is just one of the numerous sex-related cases in the emirate in the last year.
June 5, 2009 9:08
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 major step for Turkey
As Prime Minister Erdogan showcases Turkey's prestige on a visit to the White House, the country has its ratings upgraded...
May 19, 2013 9:45
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Fake pilot 'on the run'
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26