Beware the wrath of the celebrity athlete
Overzealous folks at the US Open learned the hard way to never forget who brings value to the sport. Andreas Keller shows how the region can learn from this PR debacle.
September 30, 2011 4:36
Six Degrees of…Novak Djokovic
How is new Tennis No. 1 Novak Djokovic connected to a real estate tycoon and a famous blonde soprano? Check out his six degrees to find out.
July 4, 2011 4:42
Wimbledon vs. the DTC
It’s summer, and that means it’s Wimbledon. But while many consider the championship to be the summit of the professional game, young upstarts like the Dubai Tennis Championship have other ideas.
June 30, 2010 4:30
Quit complaining, we’ve had ten hour work days too
After ten hours on court, two Wimbledon players resume their epic battle today. Reminds Kipp of that time we had to stay a bit late when the internet broke down.
June 24, 2010 4:51
April 10
Malek signs divorce papers after night-long negotiations; Ladies first: The feminine front line of the Arab art market; I'm Really Worried About What Apple Is Trying To Do With The iPad; Islamic Finance Assets May Rise to $5 Trillion, Moody’s Says; For two Grieving Families, Video Reveals Grim Truth
April 9, 2010 3:52
Shahar Peer
How is the Israeli tennis player who is all set to play in the UAE, linked to a ‘shamed’ athlete who said that he loves Dubai? And where does Abu Dhabi’s most popular business personality fit in?
February 15, 2010 2:12Rafael Nadal to miss Dubai Tennis Championship
Rafael Nadal has said that he is not planning to participate…
January 3, 2010 4:16
“My goal is to be number one”
Russian tennis player Elena Dementieva, who won an Olympic gold at Beijing last year, is excited about the ongoing Doha WTA Championship, and hopes to make it to the top spot soon.
October 29, 2009 3:22
Kuwait: expats sent packing
The state plans to get tough and reduce the number of foreign residents.
May 20, 2013 5:05
Dubai Labourers on 'rare' labour protest
Two Arabtec employees who asked not to be identified said several thousand workers engaged on various projects did not report for duty on Sunday.
May 20, 2013 9:33
Tumblr officially off the market
Yahoo! board unanimously approves the acquisition...
May 19, 2013 3:20
A maid's wage
An FNC member to argue that minimum wages are '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