Saudi gears up to boost summer tourism
Cities in Saudi are hoping to increase tourism numbers by organizing several programs and promotions.
Jul 01, 2009
The Irena irony
Abu Dhabi has won the bid to host Irena’s interim HQ. How did that happen?
Jun 30, 2009
Rising oil prices: good or bad news?
The International Energy Agency has said that rapidly increasing oil prices may not be great news for the economy.
Jun 30, 2009
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  The Joy of Beirut
International production house Joy Films has great expectations as it officially launches in Lebanon.
Jun 29, 2009
  Saudi’s lost women
Women abandoned as babies on Saudi’s streets cannot lay claim to a traceable lineage, and face social problems in the kingdom.
Jun 29, 2009
  Emaar’s merger: Will it change Dubai’s property scene?
Analysts argue that though the move is a positive one, it will not have an impact on the market in the short term.
Jun 28, 2009
What do you think of the turmoil in Iran?
The results are in.
Jun 28, 2009
5 reasons why Paris Hilton made news in Dubai
From skimpy clothes to mobile phones, the media gobbled it all.
Jun 25, 2009
The rise of radio, Part II
The downturn may have an upside for one overlooked advertising medium, Part II.
Jun 25, 2009
  5 links between UK football clubs and the UAE
A member of the ruling family in the UAE has denied buying a stake in an English premier league club. But the ties between the UAE and football clubs in the UK seem to be building.
Jun 24, 2009
Kipp Slideshow
 
 

Wrestling (Dubai style)
Every Friday at 5pm, hundreds of Pakistani men gather in front of the Hyatt Regency to watch live wrestling matches. We went to see it for ourselves.

Last minute Father’s Day gifts
Did you forget? So did we. We have six gift ideas for you. But be warned, they’re a little sexist.

The world's largest oil reserves
Here are the ten countries with the largest oil reserves, according to a report by oil company BP.

What are your air miles worth?
We’ve been collecting air miles for years, and up until the financial crisis chewed up our savings, we never thought to redeem them. The following are six ‘rewards’ that caught our attention.

Busted!
Kipp lists five high profile arrests in the region (and some beyond) over the past year.

Welcome aboard, Flydubai
Flydubai, Dubai's first low-cost carrier says it aims to make travel a little less complex, a little less stressful and a little less expensive. Here’s all you need to know about the airline in time f...

Google doodles
The search engine is currently conducting the ‘Doodle 4 Google’ competition, which invites school children in the US to design a logo for the site.

Kipp's ATM tour
Kipp loves to travel. But since we’re credit crunched (and it hurts), we’re not going anywhere. Which is why when the world’s tourist destinations came to Dubai for the Arabian Travel Market (ATM)...

Top 10 restaurants in the world
The world’s top venues were revealed at the annual S.Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants Awards on April 20 in London. The following are the top 10.

Six major projects delayed in the UAE
Thanks to the economic slowdown, there have been several real estate projects that have either been delayed or canceled in the country.

7 facts about Abu Dhabi’s property market
As the Cityscape exhibition begins in Abu Dhabi, we take a look at the city’s property market, and why it’s projected to become the strongest real estate hub in the region.

7 (really) dumb criminals
The following slideshow features criminals in the US, where bungling offenders abound. This list could’ve been a lot longer, but we had to stop somewhere.

6 vacation spots in the Arab world
Since the world’s broke, we figured it’s time you explored the cities around you. Here are six places we think you should explore.

Who’s the fool?
Who isn’t? There have been some great April Fool’s jokes over the past 100 years, and unfortunately none of them happened in the Middle East. The following are Kipp’s top six April Fool’s hoaxes...

6 of the most expensive foods on earth
So, you like the finer things in life, do you? So do we. Get your wallet ready for a royal thrashing.

What’s so funny?
The news. From the Emirati government’s fight against homosexuality, to a Chinese navy stripping down to their briefs, sometimes fact really is stranger (and funnier) than fiction.

Sandstorm engulfs Riyadh
The Saudi capital was struck by a huge sandstorm on March 10, forcing thousands to stay home, and dozens of residents suffering from breathing problems

Kipp’s guide to bargaining
The Kipp team is a troupe of hardcore bargainers. Here are six tips for you to try

Six announcements Rera made since January 2009.
Rera has been announcing one law and guideline after another since the beginning of January 2009. Here are six that we think will impact you directly.