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Archives for April 2009

Articles / Zawya / April 27, 2009

Al Waleed: From Saudi Prince to Lebanese Politician?

Prince Al Waleed bin Talal has long been seen as an important link between Arabs and the rest of the world, acting successfully like a bridge between the business worlds of the Middle East and the West. But are the financial foundations of this bridge starting to whither? Furthermore, are there other bridges that Al Waleed can cross? Read more »

Articles / The National / April 26, 2009

Art’s Powerful Message for the Merchants of Death

This spring the UAE is hosting arguably the most prestigious art event in the Middle East. The 9th Sharjah Art Biennial features scores of artists from around the world as well as theatrical performances and a celebration of Jerusalem as the Unesco Arab Capital of Culture. But what does that have to do with what is usually a socio-political column? Quite a lot, in fact. Read more »

Articles / The National / April 19, 2009

Why Irena should find her home in Abu Dhabi

Over the past few months a quiet effort has been underway in one of the most recognizable buildings in Abu Dhabi. A team has been carefully assembled under specialized leadership and their mission identified. Their target has been established: her name, Irena, born in Bonn in January 2009 and now in need of a home. Read more »

Articles / The Independent / April 10, 2009

If you think Dubai is bad, just look at your own country

I recently figured that if British journalists such as Johann Hari (Tuesday, 7 April) who come to Dubai don’t send back something sensationalist it won’t get printed and they won’t get paid. After all, sleaze sells. I called a British journalist friend of mine and said: “I’m going to write an article about London, the same way your compatriots write about Dubai.” Read more »

Articles / April 6, 2009

Even in this tragic story one can find solace

If you have read this paper’s front-page story of horrific child abuse, you will know that an innocent nine-year-old girl carries scars beyond her single digit age. This case serves to remind any abusers who believe that they can get away with torturing others that the UAE will look after its people. Read more »

Articles / MONEYworks / April 1, 2009

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it

Sultan on why the younger generations of family businesses should stick to the tried and tested strategies of their elders. Read more »

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About Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi

Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi is an Emirati columnist and researcher whose articles have appeared in The Financial Times, The Independent, The Guardian, The New York Times, and The Globe and Mail, as well as other notable publications. Al Qassemi is also a prolific commentator on Arab affairs on Twitter.

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