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Few issues irk economists as monopolies and oligopolies, because they distort market mechanisms by limiting economic freedom and reducing competition, leading, in the pr

HUMAN trafficking is a grave violation of human rights.

The Shoura Council has been using rather offensive and prosaic language lately in describing the performance of government departments.

Highlighting the strength of the Saudi economy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its press release last week described it as one of the best performing economies

India's greatest strength is its democracy.

I was having this wonderful chat with a great ‘old pal’ of mine last Thursday.

ARE we going to experience a new twist in our encounter with Iran? I’m afraid yes.

About two years ago, I wrote an article in Arab News titled “Why Arabs fail to influence Americans?” A couple of days later, I received many e-mails asking m

The large number of expatriates lining up in front of consulates to correct their status has become a very prominent phenomenon in recent days.

Can a law be both ridiculous and dangerous?