Kuwait journalist jailed for slander
Writer Mohammed Abdel Qader Al-Jassem gets a six-month sentence for calling for the resignation of the Prime Minister.
April 7, 2010 5:23
VIDEO: Rupert Murdoch’s keynote speech at the Abu Dhabi Media Summit
News Corp boss tells UAE that censorship of the media is “counterproductive” in his address to the Abu Dhabi Media Summit.
March 9, 2010 3:18
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
Don’t talk
The UAE’s ranking in the world press freedom index has fallen by more than 15 places since 2008. Why?
October 21, 2009 1:38
Not-so-happy Press Freedom Day
Press freedom across the world is declining, and the situation is particularly bad in the Middle East, says an annual press survey.
May 3, 2009 11:39
Don’t stop the press
The UAE’s ranking on the World Press Freedom Index this year has fallen two points from last year. Will upcoming regulations change that?
November 23, 2008 3:36
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