Spectacular Sackings
They had it all – money, prestige, and power – but it ended in tears. Read how six of the business world's most powerful men were asked to step aside.
August 1, 2010 2:09-
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Most expensive parties
This week sees the birthday of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE. Kipp doesn’t know if he plans a party, but he’d be hard pushed to top these.
July 20, 2010 5:13 -
When the boss is away…
Now summer’s here there’s a good chance your boss has left the building. Here are Kipp’s top tips for how to play when the cat’s away.
July 5, 2010 4:07
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Ways to keep cool this summer
With Dubai temperatures already heading toward the 50 degree mark, here are Kipp’s tips for staying cool this year.
June 21, 2010 5:00 -
The great escapes
Are you desperate to avoid the World Cup? Kipp has had a look around for some iconic destinations where you could get away from it all.
June 7, 2010 4:34 -
How to lose 100 bucks really fast
Be warned: From Prague to Beirut and beyond, a fool and his money are easily parted. Here are some stories shared with Kipp about supremely wasteful behavior.
June 4, 2010 4:52
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All that glitters…
Wondering what you’ll spend all that excess cash on when you hit the big time? Kipp explores the Midas touch with this mix of everything golden.
May 24, 2010 4:06 -
The UAE’s purchase power
How do the UAE’s wealthy residents spend their cash? All the glitz, fashion, and glamour of the Emirates is there for the taking – if you can afford it.
May 17, 2010 5:52 -
Ten influential Arab Americans
Ever wondered what Steve Jobs and Paula Abdul have in common? Both are among the 3.5 million Americans who have Arab ancestry.
May 2, 2010 4:42
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Sneaky extra charges hit consumers
Mideast businesses are imposing crafty additional fees in an attempt to recoup losses, making life more expensive for us all.
April 23, 2010 9:03 -
Crisis? What crisis?
The majority of consumers in Saudi Arabia say they weren’t affected by the financial downturn. But only 10% of people in the UAE feel the same way, according to a survey by Ipsos.
April 21, 2010 5:26 -
Films that were – and weren’t – made in the UAE
City of Life, the UAE’s first homegrown feature, premieres this month. We take a look at other UAE-shot movies – and those that were banned from filming here by the authorities.
April 9, 2010 5:27
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Ten old-school Middle East websites
Before we went all Web 2.0, the internet was an altogether less colorful place. Kipp checks out how things looked back in the ancient days of online (that is, circa 1996).
April 8, 2010 4:36 -
Ten ridiculously expensive hotels
SLIDESHOW: Got $28,000 burning a hole in your pocket? This is where you should go and stay.
April 1, 2010 7:09 -
Top 10 arms buyers in the world
The UAE features fourth on the list compiled by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, which records the world’s biggest arms importers between 2005 and 2009.
March 22, 2010 6:46
