Posts Tagged ‘market’

All together now

By Louis • Oct 21st, 2008 • Category: Cover Story, Money, analysis, investments

Global markets have been brought to their knees. It’s time for the GCC pull its resources together. If not now, when?


As food budget rises, brand loyalty falls

By Kipp • Sep 18th, 2008 • Category: Cover Story, Retail, The Work, marketing

With inflation taking a sizeable chunk out of family budgets in the UAE, people have started looking out for discounts and no-name brands.


Any rise in sight?

By Kipp • Sep 16th, 2008 • Category: Kipp's Blog

The demise of the Lehman Brothers wiped a lot of money out from UAE bourses.


Property market speculation: good or bad?

By Kipp • Sep 15th, 2008 • Category: Cover Story, Real Estate, The Work

Good, says RERA chief, but adds that there is no harm in subjective restrictions by developers.


Regional businesses need to function behind glass doors

By Kipp • Sep 14th, 2008 • Category: Cover Story, The Work, investments

Study reveals that the GCC’s listed companies still have a long way to go before they convince the public they are indeed transparent.


A marriage of convenience

By Kipp • Sep 7th, 2008 • Category: Cover Story, Money, The Work

As rising inflation rates continue to haunt GCC economies, a look at why the region’s currency is clinging to the failing dollar.


Dubai start-up chases intention-based shipping market

By Kipp • Sep 1st, 2008 • Category: Cover Story, Innovation, The Work

Darrb.com joins those who want something shipped with those prepared to deliver. Likely first mover advantage as Dubai bids to become the world’s aviation transport hub.


Why is the Middle East attracting Japan?

By Kipp • Aug 31st, 2008 • Category: Cover Story, The People, q&a

With more and more clients getting into the region, Japanese ad agencies must follow, says Koichiro Naganuma, president and group CEO of Japanese ad agency ADK.


Remember Singapore!

By Kipp • Aug 28th, 2008 • Category: Cover Story, The Work, analysis

Dubai moves to curb property speculation with bankers spooked by memories of the late ’90s


Ten interesting facts about the UAE’s economy

By Kipp • Aug 26th, 2008 • Category: Cover Story, Money, The Work

Did you know that there are 51 banks in the UAE, with more than 30,000 employees?


Going in-Zain

By Kipp • Aug 26th, 2008 • Category: Cover Story, The Work, analysis

Three’s company on the Saudi mobile phone market starting today. Following the launch of Zain, is there any chance the kingdom’s neighbors might get a clue?


Open sesame for Saudi stocks

By Kipp • Aug 25th, 2008 • Category: Cover Story, The People, The Work, analysis

Foreigners are expected to rush in after regulator opens Riyadh stock market to non-GCC nationals. Will they buy?


Will the magic of big names stun the DME?

By Kipp • Aug 12th, 2008 • Category: Cover Story, The Work, analysis

The Dubai Mercantile Exchange has sold 20 percent equity to bring in Shell and Morgan Stanley. But what can they do?