The Media vs social media
Five journalists. Five days. Only access: Facebook and Twitter.
January 25, 2010 5:20
Gulf News publishes handy suicide tips
The UAE newspaper, not known for its sensitivity or good taste, prints helpline number in the centre of a noose.
January 18, 2010 12:04
Freedom? Where?
According to the latest world freedom report released by US-based Freedom House, most of the Middle East countries are “Not Free.”
January 13, 2010 1:32
The Burj Dubai thrill
The inauguration of the planet’s tallest building has got the whole world talking.
January 4, 2010 2:22
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 3:40
Image is everything
Does the Middle East media represent Arabs poorly? And if it does, how can this be fixed? Communicate reports.
December 25, 2009 9:44
Lights, Camera…Action?
Saudi Arabia plans to build a new media city on the outskirts of its capital. But will visa requirements and cultural intransigence thwart a bold idea?
December 17, 2009 1:02
Tiger Woods
The golfer has announced that he will be stepping out “indefinitely” from the game that has made him billions of dollars, after a string of his extramarital affairs came to light.
December 16, 2009 4:16
Do you think Dubai’s debt crisis has been blown out of proportion by the world’s press?
The results are in.
December 13, 2009 1:44
Are you okay?
The Dubai debt story has been portrayed in such a way by the international media, that people abroad actually call to ask if everything is fine.
December 8, 2009 2:34News Corp could buy 10 percent stake in Rotana
US-based News Corp may approve a deal to buy a 10 percent stake in…
December 7, 2009 4:20UAE property sees “less negative” media coverage in Q3
The negative media coverage of the UAE’s real estate…
November 22, 2009 4:56
Step off my editorial integrity
When CNN launched its new hub in Abu Dhabi, journalists questioned whether the network would bow to the UAE’s censorship laws.
November 8, 2009 3:19
Halal Humor
Three years after finding unlikely success in Canada, the Western world’s first Muslim sitcom has gone mainstream at home and flourished abroad, reports Trends magazine.
November 2, 2009 3:38
First report by Etisalat covering global footprint
Telecom company exhibits its high impact projects, including Mobile Baby.
May 21, 2013 6:01
Qatar Should Consider More Flexible Exchange Rate - Central Banker
As the World Cup draws closer, Qatar's fiscal spending, its only policy tool, may become difficult to restrict.
May 21, 2013 4:23
Yahoo on Tumblr: 'we promise not to screw it up'
Search engine giant confirms purchase of popular blogger site as both sides vow to address users' concerns
May 21, 2013 2:52
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
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43