Saudi and its death sentences
Saudi has amended its criminal law, thanks to which, a death sentence will have to be unanimously agreed upon by all the judges involved in the case before it is passed.
January 12, 2010 2:16
Dubai, sex and the law
A British woman has been arrested for illegal sex and drinking in Dubai after she reported a rape.
January 10, 2010 1:26
Stubbing out the smoke
The UAE government is hoping that its new anti-tobacco law will help the country’s smokers kick the habit.
January 7, 2010 3:38UAE issues anti-tobacco law
The UAE President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed al-Nahyan has issued…
January 6, 2010 5:29Kuwaiti officials push for compulsory military service
Kuwaiti lawmakers are planning to proceed with…
January 4, 2010 2:39
Kuwait shutting the voices?
The country is considered to have the highest level of media freedom in the Arab world. But the number of defamation cases against journalists in the oil state is on the rise.
December 28, 2009 3:40Sheikh Mohammed issues law to improve govt spending and transparency
Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, issued a law on Thursday ordering…
December 19, 2009 10:30New law to regulate Abu Dhabi parking facilities
New buildings in Abu Dhabi will not be…
October 24, 2009 12:01
Divorce during the financial crisis: up or down?
While Dubai sees an increase in the number of couples breaking up because of the crisis, couples in other countries are being forced to live together.
October 1, 2009 12:52
Can you finally own your company in the UAE?
The government has reiterated that it is working on a new law to allow 100 percent foreign ownership of companies in the UAE.
September 14, 2009 9:51
Saudi’s 10-year-old bride
The little girl ran away after she was married off to an 80-year-old man by her father.
August 26, 2009 1:37
Earn AED10,000 or stay alone
The UAE is planning to impose a minimum salary requirement of AED10,000 for expatriates who want to bring their families into the country.
July 2, 2009 12:51
You decide the law
The UAE Federal National Council is planning to allow residents to comment on draft laws through its website.
June 8, 2009 2:01
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
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
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
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