"fubar - My understanding is that if you publish something negative you can get into serious trouble, even if it is factual."

That's my understanding. And that's why I'm concerned.

What I find so oddly ironic, is that the Advisory Council is wants tougher regulations to protect the reputation of, among other things, the Emir. But in doing so, they are openly defying his wishes, and questioning his authority.

The Emir wants press freedom.
The Advisory Council do not.

This begs the question - now who is undermining the Emir and presenting his wishes in a negative way???