Has Britain upset its Gulf allies?
Although the parliamentary inquiry carries no legislative weight and the Guardian does not speak for the British government, the criticism nonetheless stung.
November 4, 2012 12:45
Entry visas on temporary suspension – UAE
Kipp wonders whether the local government will soon add any other countries to the ‘temporarily suspended’ list...
October 4, 2012 11:15
Feelings about UAE dreary at best
The UAE has gained global popularity and economic standing but as of late, feelings towards its prospects have been rather bleak...
August 21, 2012 5:42
GCC paint on e-readiness canvas
Where one would doubt the GCC states over their online governmental presence and transparency, the latest UN e-readiness survey says otherwise
August 1, 2012 4:03UAE’s ADNOC says to cut Jan Murban supply by 5 percent
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC), the main exporter for OPEC member the United Arab Emirates, will supply Murban crude at 5 percent below contracted volumes in January, the same as December.
November 29, 2011 1:07UAE activists sentenced to jail
Five political activists convicted on Sunday of insulting the leaders of the United Arab Emirates were sentenced to between two and three years in jail.
November 27, 2011 1:38Dubai 2010 real GDP up 2.8 percent, beats estimate
Economic growth up from June estimate of 2.4 percent; GDP shrank by 2.4 percent in 2009
September 25, 2011 10:03UAE holds its second election for advisory body
Polls opened on Saturday for the second election in the United Arab Emirates, where a fraction of the population will vote for an advisory council, as the Gulf Arab state tries to forge closer links between the rulers and the people.
September 24, 2011 2:03Lufthansa wants to deny Emirates slots in Berlin-paper
The spat between the two airlines is the latest bid by an international carrier to limit fast-growing Emirates' access to their home markets.
January 17, 2011 2:37UAE econ min hopes to rejoin Gulf single currency
Hopes are high that the UAE and Oman plan to rejoin the planned currency
December 5, 2010 3:49
Yahoo won't 'screw up' Tumblr
The search engine giant confirms its purchase of popular blogger site.
May 21, 2013 2:52
Arabtec workers: strike will continue
Employees say no promises for higher wages have yet been made.
May 21, 2013 11:57
Kuwait: expats sent packing
The state plans to get tough and reduce the number of foreign residents.
May 20, 2013 5:05
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