Brace yourself: Grim forecast for 2012, says World Bank - The World Bank sharply cuts global economic growth forecast, seeing real risk of a slump like 2008/09. And it looks like it’ll be worse for developing countries

Brace yourself: Grim forecast for 2012, says World Bank

The World Bank sharply cuts global economic growth forecast, seeing "real" risk of a slump like 2008/09. And it looks like it’ll be worse for developing countries

Questionable quality: tackling the region’s food service industry

From a hair strand in a coffee cup to misleading ad portions, here are a few Kippers sharing their food woes.

Web Blackout: Wikipedia closes for 24 hours, protests anti-piracy law

Wikipedia joins other websites in protesting against the proposed legislations in the US called Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and PROTECTIP (PIPA)

Egypt's Brotherhood toes fine line on economy

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NASA captures Dubai’s ‘insane’ 11-year urbanisation

Kipp Blog quote up Ever had a feeling someone’s watching you? Well NASA’s been stalking Dubai for 11 years now. And here’s a compilation of their photos. quote down
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Be a better boss: turn your office into a cash cow - If you're a boss read this. If you're not, make sure your boss reads this. Michael Burchell why investing in people is good business.

Be a better boss: turn your office into a cash cow

If you're a boss read this. If you're not, make sure your boss reads this. Michael Burchell why investing in people is good business.

Business Unusual: the evolving role of start-ups and SMEs in MENASA

What a difference a couple of years make. Start ups and SMEs will soon rule the business roost across the MENASA region, says Sentinel’s Prajit Arora

That time of the month—Analysts over-interpret cyclical oil price patterns

John Kemp recommends not get too taken in by the monthly fluctuations oil prices. He suggests another way to read the signs.
Google it, baby: Where to find prostitutes in Dubai - The UAE definitely has its quirky bits and we just found one side of it, on Google. And we’ll show you exactly how to find it.

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Google it, baby: Where to find prostitutes in Dubai

The UAE definitely has its quirky bits and we just found one side of it, on Google. And we’ll show you exactly how to find it.

UAE

Al-Abri’s ‘Falling’ uplifts the UAE music scene

In his debut solo music video, Hamdan Al Abri shows the world a more relatable side of the UAE in all its gritty glory.

UAE

Arab Firestorm: what 2012 holds for the Middle East

Forget the term Arab Spring, DIFC’s Chief Economist Dr Nasser Saidi says the series of events across the Middle East should be called ‘Arab Firestorm’. Here’s a survival guide.
Mood swings: the economic world this week - Goldman Sachs chairman Jim O'Neill sees a perkier global economic outlook at the start of 2012. Will it last throughout the year?

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Mood swings: the economic world this week

Goldman Sachs chairman Jim O'Neill sees a perkier global economic outlook at the start of 2012. Will it last throughout the year?

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Would you take a tour of McDonald's kitchen for Kipp?

It's a "fabrication" says McDonald's about a video showing one of its Saudi branches using a washing machine to wash lettuce. Are you up for visiting McDonald's kitchen for Kipp?

Retail

Surviving the small mall syndrome

How can small malls compete with heavy weight retail spaces like Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates? The secret is not to. And Precious de Leon tells you why.
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