United we stand, divided we fall
At a macro-economic level – or ‘big economy stuff’, as we prefer to call it – the lesson of the global downturn is that we are stronger together than we are apart.
February 7, 2011 3:01-
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Kipp does not like
Qatar is getting a lot of things right, but with the latest bank rules it is making a mistake, thinks Samuel Potter.
February 7, 2011 2:38 -
‘Creative’ is not the same as ‘smart’
Entrepreneurship is certainly not for the faint hearted; sometimes the risk is larger than the gain, but the effort is always worthy of our respect. Sort of.
February 6, 2011 5:12
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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 -
Action at last… but is it the right sort?
If you’re not being merged or acquired, you’re missing the boat, apparently. Kipp takes a look at a business activity that is recovering well, according to reports. But is it a good thing?
February 2, 2011 3:11 -
Homeward bound
Repatriating funds from the Gulf has been relatively smooth-sailing compared to the rest of the world, according to Marc Aubry of Western Union.
February 1, 2011 6:36
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Hire power
Boom! 66 percent of MENA employers to recruit this year. Kapow! 27 percent of UAE companies definitely hiring this quarter. Blam! Take that, recession.
January 31, 2011 4:02 -
3,672 down, approximately millions to go
As official figures show that thousands of UAE residents have lost their driving licenses, Kipp says there are plenty more to go.
January 30, 2011 2:54 -
The Business of… Winter sports
What with all this chaos in the region, Kipp felt like a bit of escapism today. So we decided to take a look at the multi-billion industry that is, basically, sledging.
January 30, 2011 2:48
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Jobs and growth and stats and stuff
The IMF has cut growth forecasts for the Middle East, while a UN report says joblessness in the region has dropped significantly. We’ve got issues.
January 26, 2011 3:29 -
Failure is a good thing
The clamour for a change in bankruptcy law is growing, and Kipp is a supporter, because how will businesses evolve and innovate if entrepreneurs are all too frightened to try?
January 26, 2011 3:23 -
Moving numbers? Big deal
If the papers are right, we should all rejoice, because we will soon be able to move mobile provider without having to change our phone number. Big deal, thinks Kipp.
January 25, 2011 3:18
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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 -
The stress of Dubai driving
Driving in Dubai is so stressful that some drivers prefer the sardine-tin, rush hour metro ride. And there are now even more cars, according to reports.
January 23, 2011 3:52 -
Half of SMEs to open branches on the moon by 2020
‘Global domination is not enough’ say SME owners, stroking white fluffy cats in large black chairs. Kipp thinks confidence is one thing, but crazy schemes are another…
January 23, 2011 3:47
