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[2 Feb 2010 | Comments | 1,387 views]
Al Arabiya fined for editorial decision not to broadcast interview with Saudi royal

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.

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[30 Nov 2009 | Comments | 1,858 views]
Arabs lament Dubai woes as UAE stock markets slump in debt crash

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.”