There is an old saying "Justice delayed is justice denied".
I suppose the Dubai Court has updated this to "Interview delayed is an interview denied".
I believe that the plaintiff's own words describe the harm caused him. And there is really no need to say more.
The claimant's lawsuit said: "The defendant's failure to broadcast the televised interview inflicted emotional, moral and social damage on the prince's status as a royal and academician. His fame was affected before his family, students and the social circles to which he belongs. According to article 293 of the Civil Procedures Law, the claimant is entitled compensation because the defendant damaged his reputation and social status."
The Prince of a fellow had claimed Dh500,000 in "moral and financial" compensation. There is a reason they call it lese majeste.
The Court in Dubai granted him only DH100,000 but admonished AlArabiyya for breaching the "media code of ethics".
AlArabiyya has lodged an appeal with the expected decision date 12 January.
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