First Gulf Bank denies employment article
First Gulf Bank hits back with an official statement that Reuters article claiming the bank prefers nationals to expatriates. Precious de Leon reports.
July 13, 2011 4:08-
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Risky business: Is BMW’s first ever music video going to change the way cars are advertised?
The top comment on BMW’s YouTube link is negative. So how will the famous German car brand turn its music experiment into a brand coup, asks Precious de Leon.
July 13, 2011 3:32 -
Half of digital marketers don’t know which words gain optimum returns -study
What do you mean half of them don’t know what they’re doing?...A Hydra survey finds advantages for collaboration in digital campaigns and some of the realities of running online search.
July 13, 2011 2:41
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Exclusive Research: UAE and KSA Online Shopping experience
Kipp collaborates with YouGovSiraj to bring you exclusive weekly UAE and KSA research under our latest section, Vox Populi. This week’s research covers online shopping behaviour. Precious de Leon reports.
July 11, 2011 1:04 -
Timing is everything: Turkey wants more food trade as the UAE tightens its food import rules
Precious de Leon things Turkey's proposition for more food bilateral trade with the UAE is either the worse idea or best opportunity, as the Emirates turns skittish about food imports.
July 10, 2011 3:10 -
Dented interests: Lexus shows its sportier side to the Middle East but is it just ‘too old’ of a brand?
Amid increasing aftersales offers in the Middle East, Precious de Leon wonders if lagging Lexus sales is because of 'old people' syndrome and not because of affected production in Japan.
July 10, 2011 2:14
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Size matters: Online information to reach 1.8 zettabytes this year
Enterprise investment in the digital space has increased 50 percent to $4 trillion since 2005 while 'information tamers' cash in on data explosion. Precious de Leon reports.
July 10, 2011 11:43 -
Six Degrees of…Novak Djokovic
How is new Tennis No. 1 Novak Djokovic connected to a real estate tycoon and a famous blonde soprano? Check out his six degrees to find out.
July 4, 2011 4:42 -
Ties that bind: Just how deep are India and UAE’s ties?
UAE needs an economic injection and expat businessmen are offering easing visa restrictions for friendlier long-term migration as a solution. Will UAE take up their offer?
June 29, 2011 3:57
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This is not a drill: oil-consuming nations find temporary relief in emergency stockpile
IEA’s decision to dip into its emergency oil stock was settled only three hours before being announced, following the ‘failed OPEC meeting’. Will its intended shockwave really create an impact?
June 29, 2011 11:52 -
A matter of life and public debt: expect some belt tightening with UAE’s debts maturing
With a public debt law on its way and global debt averaging 59.3 percent, the UAE’s public debt is hair-raising but manageable with a little rolling up of some sleeves.
June 28, 2011 3:41 -
Family bonding: Two banks in Dubai get new Maktoum chairs. So what?
The motive behind the moves is more important than the moves themselves, and exactly how much of an impact will the shuffles have on Dubai’s banking sector.
June 28, 2011 8:01
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The Amazing Shrinking Shops: is the Carrefour Market rebrand a sign of things to come?
After the Middle East’s superlative obsession, is big and anonymous finally being replaced with small, local and intimate? Precious de Leon ponders the possibilities.
June 26, 2011 3:04 -
UAE, Qatar gain momentum in the run up to emerging status verdict
UAE and Qatar get another chance at making the grade for the coveted ’emerging market’ status on MSCI’s index. Will they make use of the six months breathing space?
June 22, 2011 2:50 -
Treasure hunt: UAE announces Investment Map
The UAE Ministry of Economy has launched an Investment Map in hopes of reclaiming lost FDI. In the midst of possible market status upgrade, will this boost investor confidence?
June 20, 2011 11:02
