Budget airlines do it better
While carriers in the region are suffering significant losses, Air Arabia is boasting profits.
May 7, 2009 1:19
The UAE’s not happy
The nation has expressed ‘reservation’ on the choice of Riyadh for the location of the GCC’s central bank.
May 6, 2009 11:22
Pan-Arab railway: myth or fact?
A railway network spanning the Arab world seems like it may never happen, but the global downturn may help make it a reality.
May 5, 2009 9:18
Making sense of Dubai’s property market
Kipp spoke to Jesse Downs, head of research at Landmark Advisory, about Landmark’s reports, Dubai’s real estate market and why the visa law needs tweaking.
May 4, 2009 2:21
What’s in a number plate?
Apparently, a lot. Car number plates can fetch big money in the UAE.
April 26, 2009 1:36
Malls for minipreneurs
A mall in Detroit has started offering retail space and short-term contracts to small entrepreneurs. One for the region to emulate?
March 3, 2009 2:53
Bye bye, you don’t work with us anymore
While lay-offs in the region have begun in the property sector, international statistics show that it could soon spread across the board.
November 12, 2008 10:53
Coming with a cap in hand?
Will Britain’s Prime Minister Gordon Brown manage to extract some of the oil wealth from the Middle East during his visit here?
November 3, 2008 11:06
Armed to the teeth, Part II
GCC states are stockpiling high-tech weapons. They say it’s for protection. This two part series looks at the potential conflicts in the region, and how regional governments are preparing for them.
October 21, 2008 11:06
All together now
Global markets have been brought to their knees. It’s time for the GCC pull its resources together. If not now, when?
October 21, 2008 10:03
Start bringing your Xbox to the office
Even as the latest trends show that the use of gaming technology in businesses is increasing, experts say the concept is beneficial for companies.
September 29, 2008 11:45
Regional businesses need to function behind glass doors
Study reveals that the GCC’s listed companies still have a long way to go before they convince the public they are indeed transparent.
September 14, 2008 8:24
Surprise gifting: a great Ramadan offer?
A Brazilian company has just introduced prepaid “surprise” gift-giving, an idea which could work very well in the region.
September 11, 2008 1:44
Buy this bank!
In a booming market, the hottest property of all is a UAE banking license.
September 8, 2008 10:54
To the rescue!
Why is the region rushing to the aid of the embattled movie business?
September 7, 2008 1:41
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