Opinion

It’s Time Taxes And Tariffs Were Introduced On Excessive Use Of Plastic
If it’s free, humans will use it. It’s a widely accepted concept that applies to anything really; healthcare, plastic, beauty …

The UAE Visa Amnesty Is A Great Thing For The Country And Can Make Life Better For All Of Us
The UAE’s visa amnesty programme has launched today, and while it does not affect everyone, a huge mass of people …

The Habtoor-Marriott Split Could Be A Good Thing For UAE Hospitality
News broke earlier this month, of the split between Habtoor Hospitality and the Marriott brands – in Al Habtoor City. …

The Kuwaiti Influencer Incident Is A Sad And Unfair Reflection Of Human Rights In The Region
Every now and again, a story from the Arab world – that isn’t related to geo politics – makes global …

The Refugee Crisis Is Only Getting Worse But The UAE Has Made Incredible Moves To Help
People fleeing persecution, families being separated, homes being destroyed and cities that once flourished are now left behind. The world …

Can The Palm Jumeirah Compete With DIFC As A Trendy Evening Destination?
So what’s great about the Palm? It’s always been home to some of the finest hotels in Dubai, (read:THE WORLD), …

The ‘Influencer Laws’ Were The Best Thing To Happen To The Blogging Industry In Dubai
At the beginning of June, new laws from the National Media Council came into effect to regulate the blogging and …

With So Many Restaurants And Bars Closing Residents Need To Get Behind The Brands They Love
The Agency at Madinat, 360, Societe, China Grill, Cocktail Kitchen, Firebird Diner, and now Hakkasan has announced it’s closing. It …

The Fuel Surcharge For Attendants Might Not Be A Terrible Thing
When ADNOC petrol stations announced a surcharge for having fuel pumped would be implemented, it’s fair to say, people got …