· January, 2008

Stories about United Arab Emirates from January, 2008

UAE: Egg Shortages and Contests

  31 January 2008

Despite an egg shortage in the market, Bu Jassem from the UAE says there is a contest to break the Guinness record for carrying eggs with one hand being held in Dubai.

Dubai: Getting to Grips with Inflation

  29 January 2008

“I've been banging on about the effects of inflation on business, and the economy in general, for a while, so it's good to see that important people are now going public with their concerns. And it's very good to see the media actually reporting it,” notes Seabee, who is based...

UAE: Investing in Employees

  29 January 2008

“Dear Readers: What are your thoughts about why UAE employers invest so little in their employees? Or is it just a myth that they don't?” writes John Chilton.

UAE: French Base Soon

  18 January 2008

The French are making their presence felt in the Gulf – after signing an agreement with the UAE to establish a military base there, reports Abu Aardvark.

GCC-Iran Relations Improving

  17 January 2008

Marc Lynch takes a closer look at the improving relationship between Gulf Arab states and Iran in this post, despite Bush's visit to the region. The Gulf Cooperation Council is made up of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and the United Arab Emirates.

UAE: Notice to Women

  8 January 2008

From the UAE, Bu Jassem posts a circular (Ar) from a government agency urging female employees to dress up conservatively and stop touching themselves in ‘sensitive’ areas in front of clients.

Arabeyes: Have a Spectacular New Year!

  3 January 2008

New Year's is the time to reflect on the past and make new resolutions for the future. What are bloggers from the Arab world saying as the world bids 2007 farewell and welcomes 2008?