Feature – Marriage loses its sparkle in Kuwait
Kuwaitis say divorce and remarriage have become easier and carry less of a social stigma. Nearly a quarter of those who divorced in 2011 had been married for less than a year.
October 11, 2012 8:59
Emiratis marrying foreigners… it must be about money
Recent stats reveal that Emirati men are increasingly likely to marry foreign women. “Social experts” say it is because it’s cheaper for the men.
August 9, 2010 3:53
A new business frontier: Sex shops in the Gulf
Kipp was stunned to discover the Gulf has a sex shop. It’s in Bahrain, it has good intentions… and it seems to be very popular.
May 31, 2010 11:28Match made in heaven?
A 17 year old girl married a man 95 years her senior in Somalia. Why?
October 29, 2009 3:26
Over 90% of passwords vulnerable to hacking
Passwords in the Middle East - even ones deemed to be "strong" - are actually susceptible to infiltration.
May 23, 2013 8:51
'Renewable energy absolutely necessary' - Saudi
Oil saving win-win drives Saudi solar power boom...
May 23, 2013 4:56
Real cost of sending your child to a Dubai school
Ambareen Musa, founder of Souqalmal.com, reminds parents of the hidden and additional costs of education.
May 23, 2013 1:19
Gold iPad at Burj Al Arab
Device to be a “virtual concierge” for luxury hotel's guests.
May 22, 2013 12:04
Minimum wage 'unfair' for employers?
FNC member argues that minimum wage for domestic workers and maids is 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24