Analysts, economists comment on Egypt market
How will Egypt’s economy and markets cope with the country’s ongoing social and political unrest? Reuters has the latest views from the regional experts.
February 7, 2011 2:29-
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A vested interest
Higher loan interest rates may have helped banks back on to firmer ground, but now they're helping to crush small businesses, says Eva fernandes.
February 6, 2011 5:44 -
The Arab Revolution’s effect on Saudis
How have Saudis reacted to the ongoing Egypt crisis? The short answer is they are shocked and captivated but haven’t made up their minds about any of it says Saudiwoman
February 6, 2011 4:41
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Winds of change
Tunisia’s Jasmine Revolution has powerful resonances elsewhere in the Arab world, according to this Arab News editorial. And it hasn’t finished whipping up storms yet…
February 2, 2011 3:02 -
The one with Abu Dhabi
Dubai-ans need to chill out and let Abu Dhabi have its day in the sun, says Eva Fernandes.
February 1, 2011 4:11 -
DSF: Time for change?
Year in, year out the DSF has pretty much stayed the same. Is it time for a fresh start? wonders Eva Fernandes.
January 31, 2011 5:17
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Kipp wants to be part-time
The introduction of a part-time work permit to the UAE is a much needed and welcome move, but there is still plenty to be desired of the new labor laws says Eva Fernandes.
January 30, 2011 5:49 -
The Emirati-expat equation
A well thought out strategy is needed to solve the current Emirati-minority status, says Eva Fernandes. And a dose of realism, too.
January 26, 2011 4:59 -
Do you have workweek creep?
Do you find yourself answering emails at home? Using your BlackBerry over the weekend? Taking work calls at dinner? Then you’ve got workweek creep.
January 25, 2011 4:57
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Stories of sex are big in the UAE
For a country supposedly protected from the sinful side of life, we sure like to read about it, thinks Samuel Potter.
January 25, 2011 3:11 -
Is the oil revenue part of the GDP?
Revenue generated from oil export should not be considered when calculating Saudi’s GDP says former vice president of Saudi Aramco Othman Al-Khowaiter
January 23, 2011 11:25 -
Amending UAE maternity laws
Sharjah’s amendments to the maternity leave law and introduction of paternity leave should serve as a role model for its less flexible neighbours, says Eva Fernandes.
January 18, 2011 2:47
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The quest for self (service)
Kipp asked you if you would like to see petrol stations in the UAE become self-service. We were shocked at the results.
January 16, 2011 2:58 -
Businesses in UAE must be responsible
Customer complaints in this country all too often fall on deaf ears, as a couple of recent cases demonstrate. Companies operating in the UAE need to shape up, thinks Samuel Potter.
January 12, 2011 1:53 -
Emirati unemployment on the rise
Do you think there should be quotas? Kipp asked, and you answered. Here are the results of our poll.
January 12, 2011 1:28
