Archives for the ‘Dubai’ Category
  BESIX Group wins $1.3 billion Abu Dhabi contract»

Egypt's Orascom Construction Industries has a stake in the Belgian construction firm.

March 14, 2010

Eight hundred UAE firms suspended over salary delays»
Companies failed to transfer their employees’ wages through the official Wages Protection System (WPS).

March 14, 2010

What you can do if your property project is on hold»
According to a recent report, 243 real estate developments in Dubai have either stalled or been cancelled. Here are six courses of action if it happens to you.

March 8, 2010

The talent hunt begins…»
Dubai firms are recruiting again, but they face a shortage of skilled expat workers.

February 22, 2010

Five reasons why Dubai living costs are falling»
It’s still not the cheapest city in the world, but with inflation at a five-year low, many essential items are becoming more affordable.

February 16, 2010


Liquid assets»
Water is set to play a huge role in the future of the Middle East, with countries vying to control this increasingly valuable resource, says Trends magazine.

February 11, 2010


Power in the GCC»

February 8, 2010


Another deadline for ‘one villa, one family’ rule»
Two years after the campaign was launched, Dubai Municipality is still struggling to make villa owners and tenants comply.

February 8, 2010

The Gulf’s known unknown»
We all know the oil is running out. But the GCC is struggling to devise a collective approach to energy security for the future, reports Trends magazine.

February 7, 2010

Are you excited about the Dubai Shopping Festival?»
The results are in.

February 7, 2010

Got that sinking feeling…?»
Dubai developer Nakheel says that its man-made archipelago The World is definitely not sinking. So on which of these images did a UK newspaper base its “wholly inaccurate” claim to the contrary?

February 3, 2010

Can Saudi firms be brand savvy?»
Going public is forcing many of Saudi Arabia’s traditional family firms to take a more modern approach to branding, says Mohammed Abaalkheil.

February 2, 2010

Physician, prove thyself»
Does your surgeon cut it? Dubai health authorities are asking doctors to demonstrate their skills before being granted licenses to practice.

February 1, 2010

Dubai Metro Vs. Dubai Taxi»
The new rail link was once seen as the answer to the emirate’s traffic woes. But given that there are now fewer jams in the city, we ask whether taking a taxi is the smarter choice.

February 1, 2010

Who’s visiting Dubai?»
The emirate was hit by a substantial decline in tourist numbers last year, but could be on the road to recovery.

January 31, 2010

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