Flash, Bling, Pop: consumerism in the East
When will the US learn that they don’t have to get the ‘latest’? And what is the West teaching the East about the value of a strong economy?
February 26, 2012 4:30
Curiouser and curiouser
As companies look for a new place and function in people’s lives, Kipp hopes they don’t ever come out of the changing rabbit hole that is consumerism.
March 22, 2011 2:59
Have a spare sports car for Kipp to smash?
Sometimes it takes a real bashing for some people to get the point.
March 20, 2011 4:34
Summer loving
The most surprising thing about Dubai Summer Surprises this year could just be that more people than usual are looking forward to it, thinks Sam Potter.
June 16, 2010 5:14
Is Dubai’s applecart of retail getting overcrowded?
Dubai may still be the mall capital of the region but challenges are growing and so is its reliance on tourist numbers.
October 7, 2008 9:05
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
Tumblr officially off the market
Yahoo! board unanimously approves the acquisition...
May 19, 2013 3:20
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