It’s very sad to see 7Days’ The Reporter hang up his hat. It’s been one of the best columns in Dubai, a sharp, often cruel, usually funny analysis of the local media, with plenty of gossip:

“After a year and a half of exploring the comical underbelly of what is so often a very serious city, I am hanging up my hat, and going to get a proper job.”

Those suffering withdrawal symptoms should try Dubai Media Observer, a very interesting insider blog on the media scene here.