Jan 12, 2011
The figures, released yesterday by a Federal National Council committee, show that women and young people had the highest rates of unemployment, and also noted that the number of Emiratis working in the federal government was too low. Read Article Unemployment rate for Emiratis stands at 13%
Jan 17, 2011
There's a new hero on the street and he is an Arab. Read Article An Arab Nightrunner
Jan 20, 2011
Do Arabs have talent? Rym Ghazal muses on the latest TV series that puts young performers in the spotlight. Read Article From breakdancing to rap, Arab youth have talent
Jan 24, 2011
Young people in Tunisia need a vision a vision that is not utopian, but which charts a course that is better than where they stand right now. Read Article Youth need vision, not revolt, in the Muslim world
Jan 24, 2011
A quarter of under-25s have no job reveals report, as author says new figures are an alert to the region that more opportunities are needed Read Article UN stresses challenge of young unemployed
Jan 24, 2011
Leaders who fail to respond to the employment demands of their nation will only be met with anger and resentment that could trigger further unrest. Read Article Unemployment is the region's real challenge
Jan 26, 2011
Is there a social cost to a resource boom, whether in Australia or the UAE? Read Article High wages can lead to a lower value for education
Jan 27, 2011
Forum on the Role of the Internet in Fighting Terrorism and Extremism agrees governments should partner with groups and individuals that have credibility among those susceptible to extremist messages. Read Article Terrorism fight 'must shift to cyberspace' Saudi conference agrees
Feb 09, 2011
By offering higher salaries, Cairo has put the cart before the horse. Economic stability will follow political, not the other way around.
Read Article A pay raise will not put an end to Egypt's crisis
Feb 16, 2011
Amr Hamzawy questions the course of democracy in Egypt as the military defines its goals in a post-Mubarak state. Read Article A transition to democracy must include Egyptians
