Articles tagged with: United Arab Emirates
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It’s the daily trade of the television output editor, chopping what doesn’t meet the grade to maintain the daily news agenda in a time sensitive schedule.
But now an Arabic language channel in the Gulf might have to rethink its editorial chain of command after a court in Dubai slapped down a $27,000 fine for not broadcasting an interview it recorded with a Saud royal.
The decision inflicted ‘emotional, moral and social damage on the prince’s status as a royal,’ according to his lawyer.
Economics, Featured, Society »
Dubai and Abu Dhabi saw their main stock markets fall sharply today as they opened for the first time since a state-owned company in Dubai asked for extra time to repay its debt.
For many in the Middle East, the specter of Dubai’s towering promise tumbling down is a deep affront to regional pride.
“Oh Proud Emirates, with your golden sands and high sky,” said a reader on Emirat Al-Youm, “your men, women, children, elderly and wise people will not bow down or be humiliated.”
