Tag: KUWAIT

Multi-billionaires in Dubai and Abu Dhabi may soon have more trouble doing business on the go, as officials in the United Arab Emirates have announced that, as of October, BlackBerry users will no longer be able to send e-mails or instant messages within the country. As the New York Times reports, Sunday's announcement comes after a lengthy standoff between the Middle East nation and Research in ...

This week's tale of completely inappropriate behavior comes from Kuwait, that tiny gulf state just south of quagmire. The story goes something like this: A man, Haggag Al Saadi, is accused of raping 18 childred in the town of Hawali. Among the local press, he is referred to as the "Monster of Hawali." What really makes this tale stand out is a Kuwaiti company that started a race to whip up ...