Qatar to hold first legislative polls in 2013
First legislative polls planned for 2nd half of 2013; Qatar has backed Arab Spring, especially Libya uprising; Current assembly members all appointed
November 2, 2011 12:05
Dubai, Party of One
Winning the Middle East’s World Festival and Event City of the year would mean so much more if the entire Middle East wasn't upturned in a revolutionary muddle.
October 31, 2011 5:03NTC official reports Gaddafi ‘dead’, NATO still to confirm death
Former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi died of wounds suffered in his capture near his hometown of Sirte on Thursday, a senior NTC military official said, according to a Reuters report.
October 20, 2011 2:34
The Price You Pay: Cost of “Arab Spring” more than $55 billion
Though the oil price spike has helped the major regional producers, the unrest in most parts of the Middle East has really hit the fiscal balance of those states.
October 16, 2011 10:08
Can Islamic finance maintain its pace of growth?
The $1 trillion global Islamic finance market still has a bright future, barring any sharp turns in the world’s economic crisis, with the Arab Spring pushing investors into Asia.
October 12, 2011 2:10
The world’s 99: voices fighting to be heard around the world
One underlying effect of the financial crisis is that it undermines legitimacy of authority. Rhetoric and tactics against the 1% global elite is shared around the world.
October 11, 2011 2:26
Nobel honours African, Arab women for peace
Liberians Johnson-Sirleaf, Gbowee and Yemeni Karman share Nobel prize as panel emphasises on equal rights for women being essential to peace.
October 8, 2011 8:22
Assets from Arab leaders coming to an inbox near you
Email scammers are using the Arab Spring to lure people into giving away money in exchange for bogus millions in assets from deposed leaders.
October 5, 2011 12:42
A new kind of tourism after the Arab Spring
When the dust of settles, can the Arab Spring attract a new breed of tourist? Faysal Kawas looks at the future of tourism for politically charged landmarks in the region.
October 4, 2011 2:44
No risk business: Paris Gallery’s measured expansion moves
As Paris Gallery seeks new homes elsewhere outside the MENA region, has the company had a deeper change of heart then it lets on, asks Precious de Leon
October 3, 2011 3:33
Regional conflict boosts Dubai properties
Hotel, retail, residential sectors boosted by unrest; Global economic woes to hit demand for offices; Residential prices seeing recovery in some areas
September 27, 2011 2:26
Morocco counts the costs of Arab Spring
The Moroccan government spent billions to contain spread of protests. Now it must juggle rationalised spending and spurring growth as the need for foreign assistance looms for the 2012 budget.
September 8, 2011 3:16
Spring in its Step?
Dr. William Gueraiche, assistant professor at the American University of Dubai, talks to Atique Naqvi about the impact the Arab Spring has had in the region.
August 3, 2011 2:01
Looking outside in: the impact of Arab women and Western Media’s approach on the Arab Spring
Ramzy Baroud talks about how women’s role in fueling the revolution and Western media’s slant on the Arab Spring
July 27, 2011 1:31
Social media show limits as Egypt elections loom
Election candidates tour cities, launch Facebook pages; Meeting and greeting voters may count for more; Analyst sees Islamist parties as best organised- Reuters
July 23, 2011 1:12
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Turkish Airlines Can Ride Out Turbulence
The airline said there had been little impact on May 15 from a strike in protest over pay and previous sackings.
May 16, 2013 2:57
Air Berlin doesn't need Etihad's help
Last year, the German carrier posted its first annual profit since 2007.
May 16, 2013 10:54
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Fake pilot 'on the run'
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26