EBRD agrees to start process for N. Africa expansion
Says could eventually lend 2.5 bln euros a year to region; Bank to use experience of lending to ex-Communist states; Russia, others cautious on expansion while unrest persists
May 21, 2011 2:28Apicorp 2010 net profit jumps 62 per cent
Arab Petroleum Investment Corp looks for opportunities in shipping, tank farms, as well as refining and related infrastructure investments as it hopes to double its direct investment portfolio by 2014.
May 9, 2011 1:48
Who do you think you’re talking to?
With many Arabs today asserting national pride, do marketing communications need to change their tone? Tarek El Jundi reports.
April 6, 2011 3:59
People, Policies and Presidents: What’s next for the Arab region?
A wave of reform has washed over the Arab world. Yet, it remains to be seen whether leaders will stick to pledges and peacefully cede real power, or find ways to divide, co-opt or cow their opponents.
April 3, 2011 1:56
Putting a price on US-Arab misconceptions
Perceptions of Middle East in the western business world remain confused and contradictory. Yet the lack of understanding goes both ways and cost millions of dollars a year.
March 15, 2010 6:12
Young and in debt
More than a quarter of Arab youths owe money, mostly in the form of credit cards and personal loans. But how did they borrow so easily?
March 7, 2010 6:40
First ‘settlers’, now holidaymakers
Jewish settlers on the West Bank have started using a new tactic in order to win funding and gain legitimacy with secular Israelis over their occupation: tourism.
February 10, 2010 4:44
Freedom? Where?
According to the latest world freedom report released by US-based Freedom House, most of the Middle East countries are “Not Free.”
January 13, 2010 1:32
Who is the richest?
Qatar, which has one of the highest rates of per capita GDP growth in the world, topped the regional list for 2008.
December 27, 2009 1:33140 million Arabs are poor, says UN
About 40 percent of the population in Arab countries…
December 21, 2009 5:54
No Arab maids
According to authorities, Arab nationals are not allowed to take up domestic jobs in the UAE.
October 28, 2009 9:38
Missing the boat, Part II
Countries around the world are scrambling to jump on board the hugely lucrative halal sector, except, that is, Arab countries, Part II.
June 14, 2009 7:45
Missing the boat, Part I
Countries around the world are scrambling to jump on board the hugely lucrative halal sector, except, that is, Arab countries, Part I.
June 11, 2009 8:07
Tune in to a new beat
Abu Dhabi Media Company is launching a new radio station, Star FM, which it hopes will be able to reach out to the Arabs youth.
June 2, 2009 1:42
Arabtec workers: strike will continue
Employees say no promises for higher wages have yet been made.
May 21, 2013 11:57
Kuwait: expats sent packing
The state plans to get tough and reduce the number of foreign residents.
May 20, 2013 5:05
Dubai Labourers on 'rare' labour protest
Two Arabtec employees who asked not to be identified said several thousand workers engaged on various projects did not report for duty on Sunday.
May 20, 2013 9:33
A maid's wage
An FNC member to argue that minimum wages are 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43