Ikea vs The One
How much do home furniture retailers Ikea and The One have in common, besides the fact that they've both been founded by Sweden-born entrepreneurs?
August 27, 2008 5:39-
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Almarai vs Al Rawabi
Both found a place in Forbes Arabia’s list of top 40 Arab brands in 2006. But who’s making a splash?
August 20, 2008 5:41 -
Nokia vs Sony Ericsson
Both feature in the top five mobile makers in the world. But whose tills are ringing the loudest?
August 13, 2008 5:26
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Baskin Robbins vs Haagen Dazs
Both boast unique flavors and great quality. But which ice-cream brand screams the loudest?
August 6, 2008 2:42 -
Boeing vs Airbus
With Gulf airlines hastily expanding, the two largest aircraft manufacturers in the world are fighting to pocket the most orders. Who's flying higher?
July 30, 2008 2:47 -
Wild Wadi vs Lost Paradise of Dilmun
Around $200m is expected to be spent at parks and attractions in the Middle East by 2011 (up from around $50m today). Dubai’s nine year-old Wild Wadi, operated by Jumeirah, has a new competitor, Bahrain’s Lost Paradise of Dilmun, a $15m venture started in September 2007.
June 24, 2008 10:00
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Chanel vs Dior
Forbes recently published a list of the world’s most desirable luxury brands as decided by the public. It used Nielson…
June 20, 2008 7:13 -
Nancy Ajram vs Haifa Wehbe
For the past few years, these two Lebanese singers have battled each other for the showbiz limelight. But how their brand strategies stack up?
June 15, 2008 2:13 -
Borse Dubai vs Doha Securities Market
In the financial realm, it was the struggle of 2007: Dubai and Qatar locked horns over stakes in major Western…
June 3, 2008 10:00
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Showtime v Orbit
In the Middle East’s crowded and unique TV scene (nowhere else in the world could you find over 300 free-to-air…
May 27, 2008 10:00 -
Lexus vs Infiniti
There was a time when the term ‘Japanese luxury car’ would have been classed as an oxymoron. No longer. In…
May 20, 2008 10:00 -
Gulf News vs The National
“Please - be good”, wrote one commentator on the Dubai Media Observer blog. Despite an apparent oversupply of English daily…
May 13, 2008 10:00
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Burj al Arab vs Emirates Palace
Only in the Gulf does the hospitality industry boast not one but two seven-star hotels - a marketing gimmick since…
May 6, 2008 10:00 -
Corn Flakes vs Weetabix
In a region where the breakfast cereals market is still in its infancy, pioneer Kellogg’s - which established an office…
April 29, 2008 10:00 -
McDonald’s vs Burger King
While the West is all but saturated with quick service restaurants, the Middle East looks like a potential haven: increasing…
April 22, 2008 10:00
