I'd like to start regular meetings in the pub for UAE-based freelancers - by that I mean journalists, designers, photographers, media sorts, etc. Freelancing can be a lonely, tough business, and I think we can chase the happy hours and get together to discuss the business, where the work is, who's paying, who's paying well, who's not paying; and create the chance to share our ideas, beers and fears. Open to all, but ideally established, published freelancers, not those who might turn up with CVs …