Countries around the world are scrambling to jump on board the hugely lucrative halal sector, except, that is, Arab countries, Part II.
June 14, 2009
Missing the boat, Part I» Countries around the world are scrambling to jump on board the hugely lucrative halal sector, except, that is, Arab countries, Part I.
June 11, 2009
Calling all students» Abu Dhabi plans to develop edu- tourism in the emirate. Considering how profitable the industry could be if strategies are implemented correctly, it could work well here.
March 17, 2009
Armed to the teeth, Part II» GCC states are stockpiling high-tech weapons. They say it’s for protection. This two part series looks at the potential conflicts in the region, and how regional governments are preparing for them.
October 21, 2008
Who is looking for Damac Properties?» As the Dubai-based property developer shuts its doors in Ireland, Google technology reveals that the Irish have been recently shown keen interest in Damac Properties.
Carlos Slim Though often described as a ‘Mexican oligarch’, the world’s richest man, who is worth a cool $53bn, has Lebanese ancestry. And he hasn’t forgotten it.
Counterfeit drugs Around 35% of the medication sold in the Middle East is fake, compared to just 1% in the US. Kipp examines the threat posed by this $75 billion global trade, ...
Failing state Yemen’s many problems could soon render the country ungovernable, enabling the lawlessness in the Horn of Africa to leap across the Gulf of Aden, says Trends magazine.
Rupert Murdoch The News Corp boss did not make a single reference to Dubai in his speech at Abu Dhabi’s glitzy media summit. But he still has links to the emirate’s high-profile ...
We want ‘democracy’ Democracy is the “most important priority” for the Arab youth, according to a recent survey. But some say this marks an urge for greater self-determination, rather than a change in ...
Dubai Lynx Vs. MENA Cristals One was rocked by a ‘fake ads’ scandal, the other has seen a steadily declining number of entries. So which of the region’s competing advertising awards has the edge?