Another deadline for ‘one villa, one family’ rule
Two years after the campaign was launched, Dubai Municipality is still struggling to make villa owners and tenants comply.
February 8, 2010 12:00
Fallout of Bahrainization
Bahrain’s government imposes a labor fee on every expatriate employed in the country to encourage the hiring of locals. Now the local owners are angry.
March 23, 2009 10:21
Now will you buy property in Dubai?
The UAE is reportedly planning to introduce a law granting residency visas to all freehold property buyers. Will the offer entice investors back to Dubai’s market?
February 17, 2009 10:47
Immoral content on TV? Kill the owner
The Saudi cleric who issued the fatwa has now explained his stand.
September 15, 2008 1:13
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