Five-star thinking
In this age of affordability, how can luxury survive without selling out? Gaurav Sinha, managing director of Insignia branding agency, discusses how five-star hotels can maintain both occupancy and credibility.
June 10, 2010 5:32IMF: MENA current account surplus to hit $140 billion
International Monetary Fund says region’s current account surplus will triple in 2010 as capital flow resumes and oil prices rise.
May 25, 2010 4:08
Kuwait’s money matters
Analysts suggest Kuwait will see a $24 billion surplus for 2009-2010, but a $26 billion deficit is expected next year.
February 9, 2010 3:53RTA allocates AED7.5 billion for 120 projects in 2010
The RTA said that 46 percent of the budget will be allocated to the Rail Agency.
January 23, 2010 8:03AED2.5 billion to complete property projects in Dubai
The Dubai Municipality has approved its 2010 budget.
January 18, 2010 12:01
Mind the budget
The General Auditing Bureau in Saudi Arabia has accused some government departments of mishandling their budgets, reports Arab News.
January 11, 2010 9:55Dubai government approves 2010 budget
Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum has...
January 10, 2010 4:12Kuwait sees budget surplus of $22 billion
Kuwait recorded a budget surplus of KD6.32 billion…
December 28, 2009 4:36
Saudi will prevail!
Arab News published an editorial on Saudi Arabia’s commitment to development, and why the nation’s predicted deficit for 2010 is no problem at all. It’s one of the most obvious displays of brownnosing Kipp’s seen in a long time (aside from articles published in Emirates Business 24/7, of course).
December 23, 2009 10:35KSA overspends 2009 budget by 15.8pc
Saudi Arabia announced on Monday it spent…
December 21, 2009 5:56Oman estimates oil price at $70-$80 per barrel in 2010
Oman expects to see oil prices ranging between…
November 24, 2009 3:34Kuwait to base budget on $43 oil price
Kuwait is expected to base its budget…
November 22, 2009 4:54Oman to base 2010 budget on $50 oil price
Oman’s Ministry of National Economy announced it will base its 2010 budget on an average oil price of $50 a barrel…
October 11, 2009 3:25
Have you gone shopping during the Dubai Shopping Festival?
The poll results are in.
February 8, 2009 12:55
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
Yahoo on Tumblr: 'we promise not to screw it up'
Search engine giant confirms purchase of popular blogger site as both sides vow to address users' concerns
May 21, 2013 2:52
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
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43