Dubai

March 02, 2018

Several projects are being developed, including self-driving buses and a marine transportation system.

As a woman in media, sexual harassment was the norm. I was told to keep it to myself.

October 20, 2017

Commentary: Journalist Shaheen Pasha says that sexual harassment has long been an "unfortunate and infuriating" part of doing her job.

Health & Medicine

Autistic kids star in a new play — and documentary — from the United Arab Emirates

The World

April 10, 2014

When the royal family of the United Arab Emirates approached filmmaker Tricia Regan about producing a documentary to bring autism in their country out of the closet, she was hesitant. Staging a play with autistic children in another culture was daunting. But she says the result was incredible.

Global Politics

Qatar's neighbors are pressuring the small Gulf country to fall in line

March 11, 2014

Qatar and its neighbors in the Arabian Gulf aren't getting along too well. Saudi Arabia, along with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, recalled its ambassador recently — just one move in a series of diplomatic measures designed to get the small, but wealthy Gulf country to step in line.

Arts, Culture & Media

A late bell, silent prayers and the world's largest fireworks show greet the new year

The World

December 31, 2013

Dubai went for the fireworks record while the Japanese chose to take time to reflect. Meanwhile, for New Year's, New York is getting a new mayor.

Global Scan

Iran and US agree, but on what exactly we're not sure

November 25, 2013

The news over the weekend was of an agreement between leaders of six world powers and Iran over that country's nuclear program — but what the agreement really says isn't really, well, agreed. Still, there was no shortage of strong feelings about the deal. Plus, a Canadian town has developed a system for dealing with polar bear visits to town. That and more, in today's Global Scan.

Environment

Pakistan government asks separatist militant groups to stop fighting so they can get help to survivors of earthquake

The World

September 27, 2013

It’s hard enough getting aid to survivors in an earthquake, but in a conflict zone, it becomes even harder. That has been the case in Pakistan, where according to a spokesman for Balochistan regional government, attacks by separatists have hampered rescue efforts.

One Year Later, Undocumented Youth Program a Success

The Takeaway

August 19, 2013

Global Politics

Horse doping scandal rocks Dubai’s racing empire

The World

April 24, 2013

Dubai has become renowned for its thoroughbred breeding prowess. But that prowess was challenged recently when an investigation discovered steroid use among 11 horses that are owned by Dubai ruler and United Arab Emirates prime minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Global Politics

Horse Doping Scandal Rocks Dubai's Racing Empire

The World

April 23, 2013

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the ruler of Dubai and the Prime Minister of the UAE. He's also one of the most powerful figures in global horse racing. But a doping scandal involving horses at his stable in the UK has rocked the sport.

Dubai

Dubai tests self-driving pods in drive to become 'smart city'

As a woman in media, sexual harassment was the norm. I was told to keep it to myself.

Autistic kids star in a new play — and documentary — from the United Arab Emirates

Qatar's neighbors are pressuring the small Gulf country to fall in line

A late bell, silent prayers and the world's largest fireworks show greet the new year

Iran and US agree, but on what exactly we're not sure

Pakistan government asks separatist militant groups to stop fighting so they can get help to survivors of earthquake

One Year Later, Undocumented Youth Program a Success

Horse doping scandal rocks Dubai’s racing empire

Horse Doping Scandal Rocks Dubai's Racing Empire

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