United Arab Emirates

Heavy rains, massive flooding in Dubai accused of being caused by cloud seeding gone wrong

The UAE’s weather bureau denies using its cloud seeding program ahead of the massive storm.

On Apr 17, 2024 by Katherine Huggins

Messaging app ToTok may actually be an Emirati spy tool

Security experts are calling on users to uninstall the app immediately.

On Dec 22, 2019 by Mikael Thalen

Trump’s ties to Saudi Arabia are as concerning as his ties to Russia

You should be worried about this as well.

On Apr 9, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

Massive New Year’s Eve fire breaks out at Dubai luxury hotel The Address

The blaze occurred just hours before Dubai was set to celebrate the New Year.

On Dec 31, 2015 by Andrew Couts

WTF? Using swear words on the Internet is illegal in the UAE

Holy s**t.

On Jun 17, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill

Police in Dubai are using Google Glass to fight crime

Meanwhile, the U.S. is still holding out for RoboCop.

On Oct 3, 2014 by Miles Klee

This YouTube video earned its maker a year in Abu Dhabi prison

Some people have no sense of humor.

On Dec 24, 2013 by Miles Klee

U.S. citizen jailed for satirical YouTube video

The United Arab Emirates continues to tighten its grip on Internet freedoms.

On Dec 3, 2013 by Miles Klee

UAE bans Guy Fawkes mask

Police claim the mask symbolizes resistance to state authority.

On Nov 19, 2012 by Kris Holt

Emirati women protest skimpy attire on Twitter

Young women from the United Arab Emirates are using Twitter to call for a dress code that respects local customs by banning clothes that show too much skin.

On Jul 6, 2012 by Kris Holt