A new business frontier: Sex shops in the Gulf
Kipp was stunned to discover the Gulf has a sex shop. It’s in Bahrain, it has good intentions… and it seems to be very popular.
May 31, 2010 11:28
Etisalat announces the ‘New Normal’ for businesses in the UAE
The forum provides strategic insight on how ICT can enable better business.
May 27, 2010 1:51Cozmo Travel launches operations in UAE
Cozmo Travel Launched under patronage of Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammad Al Thani, Chairman of Sharjah Department of Civil Aviation.
May 27, 2010 1:47
Etisalat announces the ‘New Normal’ for businesses in the UAE
The forum provides strategic insight on how ICT can enable better business.
May 27, 2010 1:39Cozmo Travel launches operations in UAE
Cozmo Travel Launched under patronage of HE Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammad Al Thani, Chairman of Sharjah Department of Civil Aviation.
May 27, 2010 1:20Bahraini’s mourn ‘death’ of business
Hundreds of Bahraini traders conducted a mock funeral procession in protest at the foreign worker tax, which they say is killing businesses.
May 26, 2010 3:09
Smoking ban: bad for business?
As the UAE looks to finalize its Federal National Tobacco law, some are calling for an outright ban. Such a move would have serious implications for many businesses.
May 25, 2010 11:40
Children are big business
There are some things money can’t buy. For everything else, there’s a high-end children’s boutique.
May 23, 2010 1:01
Middle East looks Far East
China’s energy dependency is predicted to skyrocket over the next two decades; the GCC is ideally placed to reap the benefits.
May 16, 2010 1:46Dubai issues 11,635 business licenses in 2009
The Dubai Department of Economic Development also said that license renewal saw a 2 percent increase in 2009.
February 6, 2010 11:51
People still gotta eat…Part II
The region’s food sector appears to be having a more palatable year than many other businesses, Part II.
October 28, 2009 9:30
People still gotta eat…Part I
The region’s food sector appears to be having a more palatable year than many other businesses, Part I.
October 27, 2009 3:49
Kuwait may soon abolish sponsorship system
Expatriates running their own businesses in the country will not need a sponsor anymore.
October 7, 2009 9:30Dubai more attractive to investors, says Dubai Chamber
Falling commercial and resident rents and reduced cost of doing business in Dubai are making...
September 6, 2009 12:01
Beyond time
The time-telling devices in the region have moved beyond style statements to pieces of art and of course, big business.
August 8, 2009 11:11
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'
The search engine giant confirms its purchase of popular blogger site.
May 21, 2013 2:52
Arabtec workers: strike will continue
Employees say no promises for higher wages have yet been made.
May 21, 2013 11:57
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