Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi, interviewed in the article, has responded on arabianbusiness.com, calling into question the motives behind the article and the validity of some of the information he gained. He also highlights the way his words were mis-used and how what he was reportedly wearing was made up.
In my opinion, apart from the bit in the first paragraph about the "personal issues" of the journalist, it is a commendable response. However, it doesn't alter the fact that some of what was reported is true and should be a major concern for Dubai and other Gulf countries. It
Looking at the "Bright Side" of Dubai
Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi, interviewed in the article, has responded on arabianbusiness.com, calling into question the motives behind the article and the validity of some of the information he gained. He also highlights the way his words were mis-used and how what he was reportedly wearing was made up.
In my opinion, apart from the bit in the first paragraph about the "personal issues" of the journalist, it is a commendable response. However, it doesn't alter the fact that some of what was reported is true and should be a major concern for Dubai and other Gulf countries. It