The New York Times – Film:
Denounced in some Middle Eastern countries for undermining traditional gender norms, the hit movie is finding an audience in Saudi Arabia, illustrating the region’s shifting political landscape.
Author: Vivian Nereim
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Dubai Suspends Alcohol Tax as Regional Competition Heats Up
The New York Times – Travel:
Lower-cost liquor could help the emirate keep its edge over neighbors like Saudi Arabia and Qatar as the Middle East’s hub for leisure and business.
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World Cup in Qatar Caps Big Gulf Push Into International Sports
The New York Times – Sports:
In hosting major international sporting events, buying up soccer teams and even creating a golf league, the resource-rich Gulf States are seeking attention, prestige, economic diversification and political credibility.