Debt over fat for 2011
It isn’t surprising that UAE execs picked shedding debt over fat as their 2011 resolution; after all debt management is probably the country’s worst vice.
December 29, 2010 4:59-
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It’s our cash, not yours
Message to the petrol stations: It’s our money and we’ll do what we want with it – that should include tipping your staff, if we choose.
December 28, 2010 2:51 -
Another one that didn’t read the small print
As serial pitch invader Mario “The Falcon” Ferri awaits trial in Abu Dhabi, he no doubt wishes he’d done a bit of research on the UAE.
December 27, 2010 2:23
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Abu Dhabi’s questionably Intelligent traffic plans
As Abu Dhabi announces expensive plans to establish an intelligent transportation system, Kipp thinks they’d save more by simply trying to make the drivers more intelligent.
December 24, 2010 10:37 -
Dear real estate brokers
Sorry to say it, but you’re in trouble. And as far as we’re concerned, it’s pretty much your own fault
December 22, 2010 3:18 -
Can we play?
Qatar has a shiny new toy, and the UAE would like to play with it. Just for a few minutes.
December 21, 2010 3:49
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Fat Arabs unhappy (but not that unhappy)
Obese Arabs are unhappy about being obese, apparently, but not so unhappy they’re going to do anything about it. Just like everyone else on the planet, then.
December 20, 2010 2:38 -
PR agency of the year makes major PR blunder
Poor old D’PR. No sooner have they won the MEPRA PR Agency of the Year title than they’ve gone and ruined it all.
December 19, 2010 4:15 -
World’s Most Expensive Christmas Tree
As Abu Dhabi reveals the most expensive Christmas tree on the planet, such flashy opulence makes Kipp think we’ve seen this all before… and it didn’t end very nicely.
December 16, 2010 4:19
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RIM versus the TRA. Again
Local media reports that the TRA has gained access to Blackberry encryption codes, while RIM has told Gulf News it literally can’t divulge such information. Which is true?
December 15, 2010 4:33 -
Fun and games with the National ID card
Kipp is getting its ID card at last. But with the deadline looming, is anybody else?
December 14, 2010 3:22 -
Phone scams and the UAE
Phone scams in the UAE are so 2008. Or so we thought; a new report shows 189 cases were reported to Abu Dhabi police in 2009 and early 2010.
December 13, 2010 3:36
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The annual Boring Conference
Conferences are a big deal, especially here in the UAE—but not necessarily the most interesting events.
December 12, 2010 8:57 -
Grin and bear it. Or just bear it.
Prices of water, electricity, and oil are on the rise. Kipp (for once) is staying positive on this one – after all, we’ve had it far too easy, far too long.
December 10, 2010 2:32 -
Kitty’s day out
As an unknown cheetah strolls the streets of Sharjah, Kipp thinks the time may be right for a crackdown on the illicit trade of exotic pets.
December 8, 2010 1:15
