Arabtec workers: strike will continue
May 21, 2013 11:57 by kippreport
Employees say no promises for higher wages have yet been made.
Despite public labour protests being a relatively rare occurrence in gulf countries – and particularly the United Arab Emirates –…
Kuwait: expats sent packing
May 20, 2013 5:05 by M. Aldalou
The state plans to get tough and reduce the number of foreign residents.
Lately, it would appear that Kuwait has been making it unbearable to be an expatriate. Last month, the minister of…
A maid’s wage
May 20, 2013 4:24 by kippreport
An FNC member to argue that minimum wages are 'taking advantage' of employers.
Before we risk sounding sanctimonious by rambling on about the importance of human rights – how we should hold on…
Dubai Labourers on ‘rare’ labour protest
May 20, 2013 9:33 by Reuters
Two Arabtec employees who asked not to be identified said several thousand workers engaged on various projects did not report for duty on Sunday.
Thousands of workers employed by Dubai’s largest construction firm, Arabtec, stayed away from work on Sunday to back wage demands, a…
Tumblr officially off the market
May 19, 2013 3:20 by kippreport
Yahoo! board unanimously approves the acquisition...
Latest Update: According to allthingsd.com – the source that first broke news of this potential acquisition – Yahoo’s board has…
Saudi government websites targeted
May 19, 2013 10:51 by Reuters
The report made no mention of a possible motive.
Several government websites in Saudi Arabia were sabotaged in a series of heavy cyber attacks from abroad in recent days, disabling them briefly…
A major step for Turkey
May 19, 2013 9:45 by Reuters
As Prime Minister Erdogan showcases Turkey's prestige on a visit to the White House, the country has its ratings upgraded...
Turkey’s achievement of investment-grade status crowns a decade of rapid growth, financial stability and political reform by a “tiger” economy…
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
May 16, 2013 5:57 by M. Aldalou
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
In case you haven’t noticed, we’ve been anxiously awaiting the day when the Emirates ID card might finally be put to…
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
May 16, 2013 2:43 by M. Aldalou
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
There’s nothing like the sight of a single man ‘sticking it’ to a multi-national conglomerate. It truly reaffirms the belief…
Air Berlin doesn’t need Etihad’s help
May 16, 2013 10:54 by Reuters
Last year, the German carrier posted its first annual profit since 2007.
Air Berlin said it would be able to secure its survival without further help from partner Etihad Airways, even after it…
Airbus officially picked by Kuwait Airways
May 15, 2013 5:14 by Reuters
The airline, for an order of 25 new planes, would pay a whopping $2.98 billion.
Kuwait’s state-owned Kuwait Airways has picked Airbus to provide new jets because its proposal was the best value for money, the country’s…
Turkey’s IMF emancipation deserves cautious cheer
May 15, 2013 2:13 by Reuters
Turkey was in 2002 where many of its European neighbours are today, writes Reuters columnist.
By Una Galani Turkey is finally standing on its own two feet. That’s the message Ankara is sending to international…
Nokia charging back with full force
May 15, 2013 11:48 by M. Aldalou
Middle East VP says people still have a place for them in their hearts...
On Tuesday morning, approximately 4,000 miles away in London, Nokia adds yet another addition to its Smartphone family; bringing the…
Turkish Airlines faces strike
May 14, 2013 6:02 by Reuters
It was not clear how many employees would take part in strike action.
Turkish Airlines staff are highly likely to go on strike from Wednesday, a union official said, raising the prospect of…
LinkedIn won’t tolerate ‘unlawful’ activities
May 14, 2013 3:52 by kippreport
All sorts of professionals use LinkedIn for networking purposes, but there is one type of self-promotion that is intolerable.
LinkedIn, following in the steps of other social networks, has recently decided to renovate its user agreement and privacy policy,…
Drake and Scull chief dismisses speculation
May 14, 2013 3:46 by Reuters
Khaldoun Tabari says he's heard the rumours but has no intention of selling his stake in the company.
The chief executive of Dubai contractor Drake and Scull has no plans to sell his stake in the company, he said on Tuesday, but…
