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, and what regional policymakers are doing about it. Mar 15, 2010 |
Scams From Ponzi schemes and ‘419’ frauds, to duff Italian suits and ‘bulletproof’ powers, the Middle East is no stranger to the (often bizarre) arts of the conman. Feb 27, 2010 |
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Power in the GCC Feb 08, 2010 |
Rail in the GCC Contractors are being shortlisted for the construction of a $15.5bn rail network which will run from Kuwait to Oman and Yemen. We assess the opportunities it will bring for big business, backpackers and commuters. Jan 20, 2010 |
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Tiger Woods The golfer has announced that he will be stepping out “indefinitely” from the game that has made him billions of dollars, after a string of his extramarital affairs came to light. Dec 16, 2009 |
Dubai’s debt The Dubai government and its entities are facing debts of around $80 billion, and authorities have assured investors that the emirate will meet its financial obligations. Nov 11, 2009 |
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Eid As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, the approaching festival of Eid is expected to trigger a lot of feasting, spending, travelling and charity. Sep 14, 2009 |
Ramadan Food prices are supposed to go down, TV viewing is expected to go up, and the government is giving away $1 million to the best Arabic drama during the holy month this year. Aug 31, 2009 |
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Video games in the UAE It’s one of the fastest growing industries in the country, and Abu Dhabi has just announced a partnership to build a huge studio for multi-player online games. Aug 05, 2009 |
Smoking in the region Tobacco kills more than five million people every year; Gulf nations are taking measures to help people kick the habit. Jul 01, 2009 |
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Fraud in Dubai The emirate has witnessed high-profile fraud cases worth millions of dollars in the last year. Jun 23, 2009 |
Reality TV shows With controversies and millionaires, reality TV has managed to capture audiences across the world. Jun 15, 2009 |
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Education in the UAE The UAE has just set up a new council to upgrade education in the country, after educational authorities in Dubai gave schools in the city a bad report card. Jun 08, 2009 |
Oil Crude oil is one of the main market drivers across the world, and according to experts, its current rise could help the region recover faster from the financial crisis. May 25, 2009 |
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Swine Flu The recent outbreak of the H1N1 virus has set the world in crisis mode. Kipp looks at the origin of the flu, how it has affected tourism and what regional governments are doing to protect us. May 18, 2009 |
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The emirate’s fashion scene may have been affected by the financial crisis, but some in the industry see a more positive trend in the future.
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.
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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?
Dubai Kiss Court Case Highlights Culture Clash; Friends in Need; How Privacy Vanishes Online; Where Did All the Love Go?; Qatar on the Cusp
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