Freedom of speech?

According to Sheikh Maktoum he is promoting freedom of speech and transparency in Dubai.
Which is good in theory.

However, how comes we all know that Dubai is in 'default' by re-structuring it's debts, but according to the papers the economy is picking up?
How comes that there are agents in every nightclub and public place listening to all conversations.
How comes they are looking to block Blackberry, because they can't view the messages, as they do with all other message systems.
How comes editors have been removed from their positions or UAE, because of things they wrote.

So I am not sure if this is a new incentive or just a load of hot air again.

Quote: "My directives to these authorities are clear and beyond any questioning, as we rely on candour and transparency. We strongly believe that media is the mirror of the nation. It has a noble message to disseminate and to enlighten the public, away from exaggeration, bias and distortion of facts. Media is the nation's voice. The sun cannot be blocked by a sieve"

Translate that as you will!