Iraq’s terms deter oil, gas explorers at auction
Iraq wins offer on only one out of six blocks; Kuwait Energy, TPAO, Dragon Oil get Block 9 oil deal; Baghdad wants to build up crude reserves
May 31, 2012 11:40
Saudi’s ACWA “very keen” on Malaysia tycoon’s power assets
Saudi water and power project developer Acwa Power is "very keen" to buy the power assets being sold by Malaysian tycoon Ananda Krishnan, the company's chief financial officer said on Monday.
February 28, 2012 2:46
Malaysian tycoon’s $3B power asset sale draws 12 bids
Malaysian tycoon Ananda Krishnan's sale of over $3 billion worth of power assets has attracted 12 initial bids with a final round of bidding expected by the end of March, the Star newspaper reported on Saturday, citing unidentified sources.
February 25, 2012 12:08
How the mighty have fallen
Petty Kipp unsuccessfully stifles a smile as property developer Nakheel begins to auction off cars, bikes and excess construction material in a bid to raise a few dirhams.
March 16, 2011 3:27Christie’s Dubai auction sees $15 million in sales
‘International Modern and Contemporary Art’ sale takes in three times the pre-sale estimate.
April 28, 2010 9:44
Does it matter?
AED1.52 million for a car license plate. Welcome to Dubai, where such things matter.
December 29, 2009 3:27
Istithmar loses millions
Istithmar World, part of Dubai World, lost rights to the W Union Square New York hotel in a foreclosure auction in the New York.
December 9, 2009 12:40RTA raises AED15 million from number plate auction
The Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) latest…
October 10, 2009 4:34
Under the hammer
This isn’t the best time in the world to sell art, but if you’re an auction house, the show must go on. Kipp speaks to Matthew Girling, chief executive of Bonhams Dubai, about the art market, and whether the financial crisis has changed the way the auction house does business.
September 27, 2009 2:17
Why was UAE’s first property auction a flop?
Dubai’s first property auction fared worse than it expected. The market needs to step up its drive to attract investors.
May 27, 2009 3:40
The Orientalists
Bonhams to auction a collection of rare Orientalist paintings and works of art in Dubai.
May 7, 2009 3:46
Pieces of ‘The Lady’
Jewelry and watches belonging to the legendary Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum went under the hammer on Tuesday in Dubai.
April 29, 2009 1:59
What’s in a number plate?
Apparently, a lot. Car number plates can fetch big money in the UAE.
April 26, 2009 1:36
Ringing up sales
Several Du and Etisalat mobile numbers are currently being auctioned on Souq.com and the bidding wars are going strong.
January 6, 2009 11:21
Qatar's Leverage Over Banks Is On The Wane
Qatar needs to find a home for billions of dollars raised from gas exports each year, writes Una Galani.
May 22, 2013 9:43
First report by Etisalat covering global footprint
Telecom company exhibits its high impact projects, including Mobile Baby.
May 21, 2013 6:01
Qatar Should Consider More Flexible Exchange Rate - Central Banker
As the World Cup draws closer, Qatar's fiscal spending, its only policy tool, may become difficult to restrict.
May 21, 2013 4:23
Gold iPad at Burj Al Arab
Device to be a “virtual concierge” for luxury hotel's guests.
May 22, 2013 12:04
Minimum wage 'unfair' for employers?
FNC member argues that minimum wage for domestic workers and maids is 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24