Should Dubai developers ‘return to basics’?
As the real estate market nurses its wounds and property developers attempt to get back up, Kipp gets a brief insight on the real estate sector from Jones Lang LaSalle.
September 17, 2012 9:35-
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World’s most expensive cities and Big Mac minutes…
How many minutes do you need to work to afford a Big Mac? Tokyo only needs 9.
September 15, 2012 10:09 -
Deutsche trims Middle East banking staff
The German lender last week outlined plans to cut bonuses, axe more jobs and sell assets, and senior executives said expected job cuts would be "over and above" the 1,900 positions already announced
September 15, 2012 10:08
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Dubai’s hotel playground not nearly full enough: ‘room’ for more?
Mitzi Gaskins, Vice President of JW Marriott's global brand management and Rupprecht Queitsch, General Manager of the soon-to-be JW Marquis in Dubai discuss their expansion and vision
September 13, 2012 2:17 -
Don’t screw up Apple: Millions hold their breath for latest brainchild
Analysts don't see Apple losing any races anytime soon but with the unveiling of the iPhone 5, the world appreciates the fragility of its potential...
September 11, 2012 1:30 -
LIQUIDITY MANAGEMENT: UAE Central Bank plans discount window
During the financial crisis of late 2008, the UAE's central bank provided 25 billion dirhams in special collateralised loans to the banking system. But a discount window, similar to those used in developed money markets, could allow more flexible management by the central bank.
September 10, 2012 5:19
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Should Mars endorse deep-fried Mars bars?
Mars has said they will not endorse the deep-fried counterpart of their candy bar.
September 10, 2012 1:04 -
The UAE 6 month labor ban needs to change. Now.
The UAE needs to deliver on its promises of matching international labor practices, if not for humane reasons then for the health and benefit of its own economy.
September 9, 2012 6:19 -
Why Kurdish oil deals have Baghdad in a bind
But barking threats at Exxon may be all Baghdad can do; foreign oil firms and Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan have tested Shahristani's patience for months by drawing up oil accords the central government dismisses as illegal. Baghdad insists it alone has the right to export Iraqi crude.
September 6, 2012 6:14
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DEMANDING RESPECT: Qatar flexes its muscles with Xstrata strategy
By holding out against Glencore's bid for mining giant Xstrata, Qatar is not just gunning for more profit from its stake, but showing Western financiers it won't be pushed around.
September 6, 2012 5:23 -
CONTAGION THREAT: Euro contagion to worsen youth joblessness globally
Unemployment among young people is likely to rise globally as the euro crisis hits emerging economies and more discouraged jobless youth drop out of the labour force altogether, the International Labour Organization said on Tuesday.
September 5, 2012 10:07 -
Service Fee Index to the rescue… 18 months on.
The hoo-ha between developers, landlords, home owners and tenants concerning service fees has been going for well over 18 months. Alas, RERA steps in to prove the A in its name really does name stand for ‘Authority’.
September 4, 2012 3:46
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Abu Dhabi launches new port to compete with Dubai?
In shipping, Abu Dhabi's obvious challenge to its growth comes from Dubai, whose much larger Jebel Ali port is only about 40 km (25 miles) north along the coast.
September 1, 2012 9:49 -
BP irritated over ‘spilled’ UAE relationship
Three other sources close to the matter said BP had been frozen out from the pre-qualification stage for the onshore fields in part due to "tensions" between the UAE and London.
September 1, 2012 9:43 -
Dubai executives worry about talent deficit
Executives in Dubai, particularly in the finance sector, are positive about the year ahead but worries about finding the talent to fill the demand continue to grow...
August 30, 2012 12:50
