Opinion | Columnists
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Friday Feb 10
Challenges facing press freedom
In the UAE, media laws could be re-drafted to expressly support freedom of expression and to protect the role of journalists
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Friday Feb 10
Why a nonsensical 'soup song' turned into an online rage
Kolaveri Di stamped the English language's reclamation by the colonised as their own in front of a global audience
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Friday Feb 10
Perplexing decisions
Obama ignored recommendations of the Simpson-Bowles deficit commission which would have enabled US tackle the income-tax system and the budget
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Friday Feb 10
Learning Arabic should not be viewed as a compulsion
Expatriates must see its inclusion in school curriculum as an invitation to integrate into Emirati society and an opportunity to access markets presently reserved for Emiratis
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Friday Feb 10
UAE supports sustainable energy for all
The country could be the exporter of green technologies in the future and initiatives such as Masdar can play a vital role in this area
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Friday Feb 10
Motives for a new regional alignment
The relationship between Iraq and Syria strengthened following the breakout of the uprising and withdrawal of US troops
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Friday Feb 10
Syrian crisis and the familiar rumblings of a cold war
With their vetoes, Russia and China are saying they too have interests in the Middle East, which they are bent on protecting
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Thursday Feb 9
It's all about the money
Sheer magnitude of campaign donations received by both Republicans and Democrats reveals the influence of wealthy lobbies in Washington
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Thursday Feb 9
A tale of rich and poor India
Row over British aid shows how many people confuse rapid economic growth with human development
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Thursday Feb 9
Arab media must stand up for truth
Strong community of journalists can demand transparency in all government decisions and report fairly on contemporary issues
Opinion Editor's choice
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Syrian crisis and rumblings of a cold war
By Patrick Seale, Special to Gulf News
With their vetoes, Russia and China are saying they too have interests in the Middle East, which they are bent on protecting
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Motives for a new regional alignment
By Marwan Kabalan, Special to Gulf News
The relationship between Iraq and Syria strengthened following the breakout of the uprising and withdrawal of US troops
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Learning Arabic must not be seen as a compulsion
By Rabia Alavi, Special to Gulf News
Expatriates must see its inclusion in school curriculum as an invitation to integrate into Emirati society and an opportunity to access markets presently reserved for Emiratis
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