فكّرت في الفترة الأخيرة في أنه إذا لم يقم الصحافيون البريطانيون الذين يأتون إلى دبي، كجوان هاري مثلاً (راجع مقالته في «الإندبندنت» بتاريخ 7 ابريل 2009)، بإرسال شيء مثير، فلن يُطبع ولن يدفع لهم أجرهم. ففي نهاية المطاف، الإثارة «بيّيعة».
A Silver Lining on Dubai’s Property Sector
Barring the short term property speculators, who have taken it upon themselves to flip apartments the same way as Italian pizza chefs flip pizza dough, the news of receding prices in the Dubai property market should be celebrated. Why it is really not all bad news for the real estate market in Dubai. Read more »
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 »
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 »
Mandatory military service for our defence and future
A rigorous, secular and egalitarian military service can secure the Gulf’s future like it secured Switzerland’s past. Read more »
Dear Iran: Our Islands for a Gulf that carries your name
As tensions continue to rise in the Gulf because of religious, foreign and nationalistic forces, a breakthrough in the north-south divide would be a giant step forward. So I propose a solution: the Arab Gulf States recognise once and for all the name “Persian Gulf” for the 7,000-year-old, 600-mile body of water that separates us from our Iranian neighbour; and in return, Iran ends its occupation of the Arab islands and returns their sovereignty to the United Arab Emirates. Read more »