Articles
Deportation for minor road offences cannot be justified
Deporting expatriates who have committed serious crimes can be justifiable, but such a punishment for minor traffic offences is too harsh.
If the digital world passes you by, it's time to start tweeting
The world of communication technology keeps advancing. But do we really have to keep up with it?
Four decades of friendship built on affection and respect
President Sheikh Khalifa's state visit to the UK will lay the foundations for further growth in relations between the two countries in the years ahead.
After two earthquakes, confidence in Iran grows shaky
Even an earthquake seems like a small problem compared to the possible safety issues at Iran's Bushehr power reactor.
Cover up in the sun today, thank me for it tomorrow
Take it from a man who knows: skin cancer is better prevented than treated.
It's sad how little UAE students know about local history
On the islands, in the deserts and in the mountains of the UAE, there is a world of wonders, of history and of nature, awaiting to be discovered.
Qasr Al Hosn is just one of many treasures to protect
The UAE has plenty of historical sites – if you know where to look for them.
How it all began: they found water, and a city was born
How Qasr Al Hosn became one of the most important symbols of the capital's history.
One dirham at a time, a quiet workforce toils by our side
In a mall parking lot, one man works ceaselessly, cheerfully, helpfully in order to provide for his family.
Even in prison, a desperate cry for help should be heard
Desperate individuals trying to end their lives should be helped, not punished.
Unreported sex assaults mean a new approach is needed
There is something seriously amiss with the UAE society if women who have been sexually assaulted are afraid to report the fact.
Shivering as the bombs fall, Syrians continue to suffer
As the fighting drags on, the misery of Syrians keeps growing.
A world-class capital can use more than a little character
Progress is essential to a city, but Abu Dhabi needs to retain some connections with its past, as well.
US gun violence reminds us of our fortune to be in the UAE
By many standards, the UAE is a peaceful and law-abiding society, where violence is usually an anomaly. It's good to remember that, especially this week.
Our shared national goals should unite Emiratis and expats
One apparent by-product of rapid growth is that Emiratis and expatriates do not seem to mingle as much as previously. But in fact they have important things in common.
