Archives for the ‘International’ Category
  More spending, healthier economy?»

Despite the global increase in consumer spending, there will be mixed benefits in the GCC due to the region’s varied demographics.

March 2, 2010

A rocky road for Toyota»
The Japanese motor company is now investigating a possible recall of the 2009-10 Corolla model because of steering problems, but dealers say that the recall will probably not extend to the UAE.

February 18, 2010

European Muslims’ identity crisis»
With French lawmakers pushing for a burqa ban and Switzerland forbidding the construction of minarets, many Muslims in Europe have started questioning their place in society.

January 28, 2010

Destination unknown, Part II»
It is essential to find a unique selling point to market a destination, Ken Kelling, communications director for Visit London, tells Communicate magazine, Part II.

January 7, 2010

Destination unknown, Part I»
It is essential to find a unique selling point to market a destination, Ken Kelling, communications director for Visit London, tells Communicate magazine, Part I.

January 6, 2010


Barracking Obama, Part II»

Moderates in the Arab world are growing increasingly vocal with their criticism of the US president’s Middle East policy, reports Trends. Part II.

January 1, 2010


Barracking Obama, Part I»

Moderates in the Arab world are growing increasingly vocal with their criticism of the US president’s Middle East policy, reports Trends. Part I.

December 30, 2009


Will Opec have a happy new year?»

According to the cartel, oil prices have increased considerably in the past year to reach “perfect” levels. But will 2010 be more profitable?

December 23, 2009

Always game, Part II»
From World of Warcraft to Whack the Penguin, online gaming is a global phenomenon. And slowly but surely, the Middle East is playing its part, reports Communicate magazine. Part II.

December 16, 2009

Always game, Part I»
From World of Warcraft to Whack the Penguin, online gaming is a global phenomenon. And slowly but surely, the Middle East is playing its part, reports Communicate magazine. Part I.

December 15, 2009

Global stocks rise on Dubai debt news»
Stocks in Europe and Asia rose on Monday…

December 14, 2009

Dubai’s property market eats dust, again»
Property prices in the troubled emirate fell a staggering 47 percent from a year earlier, making it the world's worst performing market for the second quarter in a row, according to a study by Knight Frank.

December 10, 2009

Istithmar loses millions»
Istithmar World, part of Dubai World, lost rights to the W Union Square New York hotel in a foreclosure auction in the New York.

December 9, 2009

Up, up and away»
Virgin Galactic, partly owned by Abu Dhabi-based Aabar Investments, has just unveiled the world’s first commercial spaceship.

December 8, 2009

News Corp could buy 10 percent stake in Rotana»
US-based News Corp may approve a deal to buy a 10 percent stake in…

December 7, 2009