March 27, 2007

The City of Hope is a shelter in Dubai for abused women and children of all nationalities – and one of the few shelters in the Middle East. Run by Sharla Musabih, an American married to a UAE national, the safe haven has come under increasing criticism and attack. Sharla sets the record straight.
  • The first time I heard about Dubai was on a show a couple of years ago on the Discovery Channel. I had thought then that it must be a very progressive city in UAE terms. It appears that I was wrong. Thanks for the post, smt.
  • There is not a shelter big enough.