Could BYOD work in the UAE?
As the ‘Bring your own device’ movement becomes increasingly popular, is the UAE workplace is ready for BYOD?
July 11, 2012 3:40-
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LOOKING GOOD: Gulf Arab 2012 growth outlooks improve
The immediate economic outlook for most of the Gulf's wealthy Arab oil exporters has improved in the last several months despite a sharp drop in global oil prices over the period.
July 10, 2012 4:55 -
Why Qatar’s first sovereign sukuk in nine years is attracting attention
The Gulf Arab state plans to issue a two-tranche sukuk, with early price talk in the area of 135 basis points over midswaps for the five-year portion and 175 bps over for 10-year paper.
July 10, 2012 4:43
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EPHEMERAL ENERGY: World economy relying on unstable energy boost
For now at least, lower energy prices may indeed be a lifeline for a nervous world economy but it's a lonely positive and far from a stable one.
July 9, 2012 4:24 -
EMERGING OMAN:Despite risks Oman 2012 economy outlook positive
Oman's economy seems to have weathered the first quarter's global slowdown quite well and its 2012 outlook remains positive despite external risks, a central bank (CBO) report showed.
July 9, 2012 12:45 -
PASSIVE FACE TIME: Why working from home maybe working against you
Employees are more likely to be considered 'committed' and 'hard working' if seen in the office often—even if nobody knows what you are doing at your desk, a new survey finds.
July 8, 2012 5:09
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Scents & sensibility
Global fragrances group Coty’s VP of marketing, Thomas Lalague, says you cannot fool Arab consumers
July 8, 2012 4:57 -
MIRAGE OR MIRACLE? Why West Bank’s high life should be a cause for concern…
Government spending and living on credit at all levels of Palestinian society is rampant and, as the euro zone crisis has shown, may prove to be the economy's undoing.
July 7, 2012 5:40 -
DIABETIC DANGER: The Dark Side of the Gulf’s Economic Boom
Oil wealth has given Kuwait and nearby countries in the Gulf some of the highest per capita incomes in the world. But it has also created lifestyles - overeating, high-sugar diets, cushy jobs and heavy reliance on automobiles for transport - that are leading to an explosion of diabetes in the region
July 7, 2012 5:38
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EASING TENSION? Why Syria is reverting to socialist economic policies
Many Syrians say economic liberalisation enriched oligarchs close to the Assad family. But the government's retreat from reform is worrying businessmen, who have long blamed public sector inefficiency, bureaucracy and rampant corruption for stifling the private sector.
July 6, 2012 5:34 -
HIGH EXPECTATIONS? Saudis may be betting too much on mortgage law
Saudi Arabian banking and real estate shares have surged since the government approved a long-awaited law allowing the development of a housing mortgage industry. But investors may be getting ahead of themselves.
July 6, 2012 5:31 -
ON TRACK? Bahrain’s economic reform
Bahrain's ambitious economic reform programme is still on track, the head of the country's sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat said this week, despite a year of turmoil in the Gulf Arab state as the monarchy tackles a pro-democracy protest movement.
July 5, 2012 6:08
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FALLING SHORT? Oman protests suggest jobs and reform pledges are not enough
An official in the Oman Employment Committee, part of the Ministry of Manpower, said the government created 50,000 jobs but still sporadic protests have taken place since last year's unrest.
July 5, 2012 5:28 -
A FRESH NEW START? What the elections mean for the Libyan economy?
The election is expected to lead to reforms and investors want to know what those policies will be. In May, the economy ministry issued a decree enabling foreign companies to set up joint ventures, branches and representative offices in most sectors, more easily.
July 5, 2012 5:23 -
UAE seeks stronger Egypt ties after Islamist win
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) called for stronger bilateral ties with Egypt on Tuesday following the swearing-in of the new Islamist president of the largest Arab nation.
July 4, 2012 1:07
