Abu Dhabi

The news that Abu Dhabi will pay Dubai's debt should not be read as a rescue of Dubai. It should be read as the end of Dubai, as you know it. The fact that the Abu Dhabi made Dubai twist in humiliation is an indication of the new power dynamics. The "vision" of Sheikh Mo, which produced the refrigerated beach and the artificial ski slope, and which so impressed Daniel Pipes who praised his "vision", will not be put to rest. And the sons of Zayid can now go on abusing their servants and maids and impressing the US and Israel. (thanks Saeed)