This House believes Dubai is a bad idea
Monday December 14 2009
MOTION REJECTED
by 38% to 62%
Speakers
Simon Jenkins
Speaking for the motion
Simon Jenkins is a well-known British journalist - formerly editor of The Times and the Evening Standard newspapers. In 2004 he received a knighthood for services to journalism and is now a regular columnist for the Guardian. Last year he was appointed Chairman of Britain's National Trust. He has written widely on architecture, the press and politics.
Nasser bin Ghaith
Speaking against the motion
Dr. Nasser bin Ghaith is an Emirati financial analyst specialising in economic trading blocs. He is regularly quoted in the financial press and has participated in discussion programmes for Al Jazeera English and MBC. Dr. Ghaith is currently a lecturer in economics at the Sorbonne, Abu Dhabi.
Sharla Musabih
Speaking for the motion
Sharla Musabih is an Emirati citizen who founded the City of Hope shelter for women and children in Dubai in 2001. Previously, she campaigned against using children as camel jockeys, a practice which was banned in the Emirates in 2005. Since June last year Mrs. Musabih has been living in the United States where she continues to work as a human rights activist.
Mishal Kanoo
Speaking against the motion
Mishal Hamed Kanoo is Deputy Chairman of The Kanoo Group, one of the largest independent group of companies in the Gulf region. He finished his schooling in Dubai and holds an MBA in finance from the University of St Thomas, Houston, Texas. Mishal is a frequent speaker at conferences in the Gulf and has contributed to Money Works magazine.
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