Saudi ex-envoy to IMF: No Honey. No Money.
Saudi Arabia's request is pretty clear cut. More financial contribution should mean more influence. But will the ego of the 'super power' countries get in the way?
January 24, 2012 4:52-
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Iraq shrine city to bid for Guinness World Record
Karbala is considering petitioning for a Guinness World Record for the number of Shiite pilgrims who visit the Iraqi shrine city for annual Arbaeen rituals, its governor announced on Saturday.
January 22, 2012 12:30 -
UAE women in focus in an upcoming photography book
Women from all walks of life and from all nationalities will be the focus of a new photography book portraying the various facets of life in the UAE by award-winning Australian photographer Charney Magri.
January 22, 2012 11:58
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Federal Council member to take over CEO role in Abu Dhabi’s TwoFour54
Federal National Council member Noura Al Kaabi has been appointed as the new chief executive at Abu Dhabi's media zone twofour54, according to a blog post in The National.
January 22, 2012 9:43 -
Competing for the Global Middle Class
It’s time for the region’s senior executives to join the race for global middle class market share. Loyalty of the ‘middle’ is essential for industry leadership, says Booz & Co.
January 18, 2012 3:36 -
Questionable quality: tackling the region’s food service industry
From a hair strand in a coffee cup to misleading ad portions, here are a few Kippers sharing their food woes.
January 17, 2012 4:22
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Web Blackout: Wikipedia closes for 24 hours, protests anti-piracy law
Wikipedia joins other websites in protesting against the proposed legislations in the US called Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and PROTECTIP (PIPA)
January 17, 2012 2:08 -
Would you take a tour of McDonald’s kitchen for Kipp?
It's a "fabrication" says McDonald's about a video showing one of its Saudi branches using a washing machine to wash lettuce. Are you up for visiting McDonald's kitchen for Kipp?
January 16, 2012 2:31 -
Fastfood, too furious: does quality have a place in the fastfood industry?
Customers are fighting back with a vengeance when it comes to bad experiences dining out. And companies can choose to listen and do better or get scratched of the menu.
January 15, 2012 4:00
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Surviving the small mall syndrome
How can small malls compete with heavy weight retail spaces like Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates? The secret is not to. And Precious de Leon tells you why.
January 11, 2012 2:37 -
Why are advertising execs calling out research claims now?
Media companies, ad agencies, advertisers and media monitors in the Middle East have always somehow agreed to dance to their own tune. So why change the music now?
January 9, 2012 4:38 -
Dubai’s fine discounting festival
Over the past six months, the UAE has been adamant to get you to pay your fines. Let's get real. It isn't exactly because the markets are back on track.
January 9, 2012 3:08
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E-motional blackmail: who’s really afraid of a little online business?
Fraud and identity theft are not enough to keep consumers from choosing to shop online. But heavy bank charges might do the trick if banks are allowed to carry on.
January 8, 2012 3:13 -
UAE residents prefer cold, hard cash over other gifts
Looking for the perfect gift for that special someone? Fret no further, their joy is just inside your wallet, according to one study.
December 22, 2011 3:26 -
Job hunt? Head to Saudi Arabia not Qatar
Healthcare leads all industries in year-on-year growth while Saudi Arabia is the strongest gainer and Qatar is the lowest in November.
December 21, 2011 10:19
