Slim Pickings: Is UAE a culture vulture destination?
…probably not. Maybe a move away from consumerism and into a cultural tourism vibe is the way to go. Kipp thinks it stands to benefit a lot if it did.
June 22, 2011 1:39-
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Death by compliments: let’s have some genuine respect around here, shall we?
Eva Fernandes feels the local press tendency to herald Emirati’s every slightest move as the greatest achievement is just supremely patronising.
June 20, 2011 11:07 -
Truth serum: Petrol paranoia amid lack of information
The petrol crisis is creating a ripple effect that has now led to some worrying about whether electricity shutdowns are imminent. The dangers of speculations are just as evident as the lack of transparency, says Precious de Leon.
June 14, 2011 4:09
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Will Ikea’s venture into region’s online shopping scene be a success?
How often do you shop at a local online store? Ikea’s hoping your answer to that is every day. Would Ikea succeed where so many have failed?
June 13, 2011 3:21 -
Pension problems: Is the UAE pensive about expat pensions?
UAE’s attempts at expat pension schemes have been shelved before. But now more than ever, it will need to address this rather complicated and often avoided issue, says Eva Fernandes.
June 12, 2011 3:14 -
Cloak and dagger: what agenda is the diversity project pushing exactly?
Cultural diversity in the private sector? Eva Fernandes thinks we should all just get over ourselves and call what it really is: Emiratisation.
June 7, 2011 3:02
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The gift of giving: Is cutting the CSR fund the right move for retailers?
The Kipp team have opposing views about the retailers’ decision to cut out CSR funds to maintain profits during the price control scheme. Which side are you on?
June 6, 2011 4:56 -
Group Hog: competition heats up in UAE’s group-buying scene
There’s an abundance of group-buying platforms in the Gulf right now, all originating from Dubai. But is there a real understanding of how they an capitalise on this latest trend?
June 5, 2011 4:48 -
Baby piece
When it comes to labour standards, the UAE is far from perfect, but considering the slight alterations in its four-year-old midday break rule, things are getting better.
June 4, 2011 4:34
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Privatisation, increased imports may solve Saudi water crisis
Saudi won’t meet its water demands by 2025. Privatisation and increased imports just may be the key solutions, proposes Roger Harrison.
June 1, 2011 3:22 -
TRA on social media: Look who’s finally coming around
Kipp’s amused to see the TRA, who had real reservations of social media usage in the UAE, do a 180-degree turn on its policy.
May 29, 2011 3:38 -
Driving Change in Saudi
When it comes to women taking to the wheel in Saudi Arabia, who’s court is the ball really in right now, asks Saeed Attiyah Al-Ghamdi
May 25, 2011 10:58
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Ebooks Outsell Booky Books. So What?
The popularity of ebooks has readers spoilt for choice but among books of questionable quality. Amazon’s latest move could lead ebooks to real legitimacy in the literary world.
May 22, 2011 2:19 -
Mission impossible? Solving the Arab Political Puzzle
The new secretary-general is set to be reelected this Sunday. Whoever it is, they’ll have to deal with the seismic shifts in the Arab world’s political map.
May 15, 2011 2:01 -
Failure to launch: A call to overhaul Saudization
Minimum wage and financial incentives for the private sector must be included in Saudization strategy. Arab News delivers some home truths.
May 11, 2011 11:59
