Archives for the ‘Analysis’ Category
  Saudi’s war to save water»

Water has always been a precious commodity in the Kingdom, and it is now resorting to desperate measures to preserve the liquid.

February 2, 2010

The region’s power connection»
The first step toward integrating the region’s power grids will be complete by the end of July. We know it doesn’t sound like a big deal, but it is.

July 8, 2009

Will the GCC follow the Schengen way?»
The six Gulf States are planning to get a single visa entry system similar to the one adopted in Europe. Will it work?

June 3, 2009

Why did the DIFC Courts issue a code of conduct?»
DIFC Courts has issued a code of conduct to ensure clients get the best representation from its lawyers. So, does this mean clients didn’t get ‘best representation’ before?

May 21, 2009

Is the GCC preparing to welcome its new member?»
While the six Gulf countries agreed to let Yemen join them by 2015, are they taking adequate steps for a smooth admission?

May 20, 2009


Fantastic females»
The key to driving down the rates of poverty and population growth lies with women, says Jonathan Power in Arab News.

May 14, 2009


Who is buying all those mobile phones?»
According to information released by the TRA, the number of mobile phone users in the country has increased by 7 percent in the last six months ending February.

May 12, 2009


Economists cautious, but optimistic»
Industry experts at the Country Risk Conference agreed the Middle East is suffering from the financial crisis, but they’re optimistic about its future.

May 11, 2009

Making sense of Dubai’s property market»
Kipp spoke to Jesse Downs, head of research at Landmark Advisory, about Landmark’s reports, Dubai’s real estate market and why the visa law needs tweaking.

May 4, 2009

In dial need, Part II»
The telecom industry may have weathered the financial storm better than most, but regional players may need to reinvent themselves to stay competitive, Part II.

April 20, 2009

In dial need, Part I»
The telecom industry may have weathered the financial storm better than most, but regional players may need to reinvent themselves to stay competitive, Part I.

April 19, 2009

Dangling the currency carrot»
The deadline for the common currency hasn’t been postponed officially, but it may as well have been. No one’s surprised.

March 25, 2009

Property markets are looking up»
Property in the region has been hit badly by the financial crisis, but there have been signs of recovery since December 2008, says Jones Lang LaSalle.

March 24, 2009

Abu Dhabi wins ‘Best Arab City’ Award»
Saneou Al Hadath, an Arabic-language business magazine, has named the UAE capital as the region’s best city to live in.

March 17, 2009

Ride to fame»
The Abdul Latif Jameel Group, long a force to be reckoned with in the region’s auto dealership industry, is making considerable inroads farther afield, reports Trends magazine.

March 17, 2009

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