Spectrum of graft
The scale of the telecoms scam in India is shocking. In this Arab News editorial, the paper says the country’s PM cannot escape responsibility for corruption of his Cabinet colleagues.
November 21, 2010 10:36-
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Social media minefield
Brands that use social media can be either highly successful or just downright annoying, according to Ali Sinaei, head of online advertising at Bayt.com. Here’s how to get it right.
November 16, 2010 10:02 -
Etisalat cash grab (one text at a time)
The UAE’s big telecoms operator is on an international expansion drive, but that means it needs money. Perhaps a quick quiz could help raise some cash?
November 10, 2010 12:21
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Sharjah cabbies should be heard
‘Industrial dispute’ is a phrase you don’t hear much in the UAE, but there’s one underway right now.
November 10, 2010 12:13 -
UAE sponsorship system
An FNC member is calling for the sponsorship system in the country to be scrapped. But even if they did bin it, Kipp wouldn’t expect much to change.
November 9, 2010 3:24 -
Sustainability means the economy, too
Nabil Habayeb, President and CEO of GE in the Middle East and Africa, says sustainability is about more than just the natural environment, and describes how GE is acting on that idea.
October 27, 2010 10:16
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Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qassimi dies
The Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah has died aged 92. Alexander McNabb says its the passing of an era, not just one man.
October 27, 2010 9:09 -
Can we handle getting N_K_D?
A new pizza franchise has arrived in Dubai and has felt the need to tone down its name for the UAE. Seriously, is anybody offended by the name Naked Pizza?
October 25, 2010 3:46 -
Taxi drivers have it tough
As Sharjah residents come to terms with a hike in taxi fares, longtime UAE blogger Alexander McNabb contemplates how tough taxi drivers in this country have it.
October 24, 2010 4:23
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Calling contributors: Help shape Kipp
This picture of a disappearing Burj was emailed by a reader, and we love it. It’s prompted us to invite our readers to contribute more to the site.
October 24, 2010 12:09 -
GOING GREEN
A month-long special report exploring the environmental issues facing businesses, governments and individuals across the Middle East. Brought to you in association with GE.
October 23, 2010 10:00 -
BlackBerry and the TRA kiss and make up
At the GITEX technology event, the Co-CEO of Research In Motion announces a rosy picture that will see BlackBerry and the TRA walking hand-in-hand into the sunset.
October 18, 2010 11:06
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What’s the point of MENSA?
As a bunch of UAE candidates go looking for membership of the high IQ club, Kipp asks an obvious question: What’s the point?
October 17, 2010 3:54 -
Business of… Awards
With all this fuss surrounding the latest Nobel Prizes, Kipp decided to check out awards. From the Booker to the Olympics, we see prizes that really matter (and a couple that don’t).
October 17, 2010 2:20 -
Cost of living drop continues
Plus: How retail sales in the UAE are set to skyrocket… Kipp takes a look at the latest numbers.
October 17, 2010 1:26
