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  • Danger Zone: The Risk Of Reversal Rises

    Danger Zone: The Risk Of Reversal Rises

    The chances of a sharp drop in oil prices similar to the record one-day fall on May 5 last year are increasing sharply as the market becomes locked into a classic price spikes says John Kemp.

    February 20, 2012 2:46
  • De’Mist’ifying the Open Cloud

    De’Mist’ifying the Open Cloud

    Get ready for a special report on cloud computing this March on Kipp. Until then, we hand it over to Red Hat General Manager George De Bono for a fascinating look at the 'open' cloud.

    February 20, 2012 2:20
  • Anthony Shadid: the legacy that’ll be hard to follow

    Anthony Shadid: the legacy that’ll be hard to follow

    The passing of Anthony Shadid has left a large void within the Western media coverage of Middle Eastern Affairs. Remembering the man and the legacy.

    February 19, 2012 5:03
 
  • Champagne And Crude In The Other Iraq

    Champagne And Crude In The Other Iraq

    Foreign endorsements are coming thick and fast in the city of Arbil in Iraqi Kurdistan--Genel Energy , the Kurdish region's largest oil producer, was snapped up last year by former BP chief executive Tony Hayward and financier Nat Rothschild

    February 18, 2012 1:30
  • Would you retire in Dubai?

    Would you retire in Dubai?

    Given the option, would you consider retiring in Dubai? The Chief Economist of DIFC suggests retirement homes in Dubai are an economically viable option for the government.

    February 15, 2012 4:27
  • Dubai Economic Outlook: Let’s keep it real, shall we?

    Dubai Economic Outlook: Let’s keep it real, shall we?

    Kipp finds government predictions of a growth rate of 4.5 percent just a tad too optimistic. Whatever happened to staying grounded post crisis?

    February 15, 2012 4:22
 
  • How Social Media Can Save Your Brand…NOT!

    How Social Media Can Save Your Brand…NOT!

    So just how social media-savvy is the Gulf when it comes to following brands? This YouGov Siraj survey reveals the truth behind the much hyped-up about phenomenon...

    February 15, 2012 3:17
  • Will I eat a Big Mac again?

    Will I eat a Big Mac again?

    Avid Kipp reader and customer experience strategist Arti Gupta shares her thoughts after visiting a McDonald's kitchen in Dubai.

    February 14, 2012 4:41
  • GOAL! How to score an Emirates ID win

    GOAL! How to score an Emirates ID win

    As far as self satisfaction is concerned, this morning ranks pretty high. After months of dreading and pure ‘bureaphobia’ Eva Fernandes received her Emirates ID.

    February 14, 2012 4:03
 
  • The Day I went into a McDonald’s kitchen

    The Day I went into a McDonald’s kitchen

    Kipp takes McDonald’s up on its Open Door policy; armed with hair nets and plastic gloves we take a closer look at the inner workings of one of the largest fast food restaurateurs.

    February 13, 2012 4:15
  • Full disclosure: Dana Gas needs to address issues

    Full disclosure: Dana Gas needs to address issues

    2011 was obviously a great year for Dana Gas, with net profits reportedly growing by AED350 million compared to 2010; a whopping 220% increase. While you’d expect the market to react positively to such figures, the company’s failure to convince its stakeholders of its ability to settle its financial obligations, has left the door open for speculation and rumour.

    February 13, 2012 3:52
  • Sanctions weigh on Lebanon-Syria banking ties

    Sanctions weigh on Lebanon-Syria banking ties

    Banks in Lebanon are quietly implementing US and EU sanctions to avoid jeopardising international business. As a result, some Syrian money may be flowing to Russia or UAE.

    February 11, 2012 7:08
 
  • GE tops women’s “great” workplace list for 2012

    GE tops women’s “great” workplace list for 2012

    Though global brands still dominate the list, it's interesting to see transportation, logistics, manufacturing and production firms top the list of great places to work for women in the UAE.

    February 8, 2012 4:34
  • Thank You For Watching

    Thank You For Watching

    Where do you get your news from? Did you know 60 percent of respondents from KSA said they got their news updates from social media? For this and more intriguing facts on social media consumption in the Arab world, check out our infographic.

    February 8, 2012 10:59
  • Iran economy could limp along under sanctions

    Iran economy could limp along under sanctions

    With Iran's oil earnings possibly dropping and sanctions may cut GDP by 10 percent, can the country's economic diversity and self-reliance be enough to cushion the blow?

    February 7, 2012 5:07
 
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