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Eva Fernandes is convinced that the UAE workforce is plagued by a confirmation bias when it comes to racial stereotyping—but thinks it’s plain old ugly racial discrimination
November 27, 2011 5:13
Latest research shows retail rent in Dubai isn't as bad others in the world. So why are retailers still dropping out of their lease? Maybe there's just not enough shoppers.
November 27, 2011 4:35
While a cautious move is commendable, businessman Habtoor urges Abu Dhabi not to lose its economic momentum. Precious de Leon thinks maybe all the capital needs is a little push.
November 27, 2011 3:41
China is set to embrace Canada's offer of more crude, heating up competition with the United States as the world's top two oil consumers jostle to secure supplies and meet ravenous demand.
November 26, 2011 3:29
Nakheel is in social work mode, now that it has finally found something to do that everyone can be happy about. It's building artificial reefs to rebuild marine life where their projects lay. The same projects they say didn't affect fish populations at all. Yes, that one.
November 26, 2011 3:21
With Groupon shares dropping to $20, Kipp can’t help but speculate a similar fate for the UAE’s avid group buying market.
November 23, 2011 4:58
Some say global demand for oil is waning. Others say the exact opposite. Get the right facts and make up your own mind. Everyone else is in the dark.
November 23, 2011 4:58
GCC women, particularly in the UAE, are already strong headway in the workforce. But now Eva Fernandes points to a widening divide between Emirati men and women’s skills sets.
November 23, 2011 4:40
The news is riddled with economic casualties yet recruitment agencies are saying jobs are everywhere. Is this really a case of looking for a job in all the wrong places?
November 23, 2011 3:34
As entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley swap tanning stories. Kipp wonders what venture capitalists in the UAE look for in a perfect pitch? Tailored suits, well-gelled hair and full-on make up?
November 22, 2011 3:58
A sharia-compliant alternative to LIBOR and formed through collaboration of 16 firms, IIBR may be used to price range of Islamic instruments although widespread use may not be so easy.
November 22, 2011 3:13
Schroders renews its commitment to the Middle East-hey it may not be much, but in these troubled times of ‘headcount reductions’ Kipp will take what we can.
November 21, 2011 5:02
The appearance of a Royal Python near an Al Ain shopping mall gets Kipp thinking of the UAE residents’ somewhat unfortunate attitude towards exotic animal as pets.
November 21, 2011 3:50
Frequent visits to travel sites and mobile-credit purchases lead researchers to pronounce mobile phones "reign supreme". Don't hold out for an all-mobile future just yet though, says Precious de Leon.
November 21, 2011 3:24
Developing and implementing stringent regulations will benefit both the business and clients of Dubai’s dining out scene.
November 20, 2011 5:19
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
The airline said there had been little impact on May 15 from a strike in protest over pay and previous sackings.
May 16, 2013 2:57
Last year, the German carrier posted its first annual profit since 2007.
May 16, 2013 10:54
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26
