Property swap and raw deals
…just another day for investors struggling to navigate through the rough seas in the UAE
July 26, 2011 12:52Dubai names new governor for financial centre DIFC
Dubai has named a new governor for the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the state news agency WAM reported on Monday, without giving a reason for the change.
July 26, 2011 9:56Dubai’s DIFC registrations up in H1; US, European firms boost
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the United Arab Emirates' finance and business hub, said 64 companies joined in the first half of 2011, boosted by registrations from European and North American firms, the authority said on Monday.
July 25, 2011 2:39
Who Do You Think You’re Talking To?
With many Arabs today asserting national pride, do marketing communications need to change their tone? Tarek El Jundi reports.
May 3, 2011 3:59
DIFC Investments makes further loss; to sell assets
2010 net loss $272 mln vs loss of $562 mln in 2009; DIFCI has $1.25 bln Islamic bond due in 2012; Plans asset sales in 2011, including SmartStream; Dubai Aerospace swings to 2010 profit
May 1, 2011 3:46
Property investors get money back
A full refund; no strings attached. Kipp’s excited for what this may mean for our property friends.
April 21, 2011 2:18
Banning annoying marketing tactics (but not really)
Advertising unlicensed financial services is going to be banned at DIFC. But will it have the same loophole as the telemarketing ban, asks Precious de Leon.
April 18, 2011 3:47
Wealthy investors push UAE stocks up
Fundamental change in the market may still be absent but stocks show people are buying on expectations.
March 24, 2011 5:09
Dubai’s global bourse hopes end but options remain
Dubai's global bourse ambitions dimmed; Single UAE bourse, MSCI upgrade key to recovery; More Borse Dubai asset sales unlikely in near term.
December 30, 2010 12:18
What’s going on at DIFC?
Busy times at the iconic DIFC building, where revenue figures and rumours of an Abu Dhabi invasion have been whipping up interest. Kipp supposes this is all good news.
December 20, 2010 3:38DIFC governor denies $1.5 bln Abu Dhabi offer -report
Abu Dhabi is in talks to buy a 20 percent stake in the London Stock Exchange held by indebted neighbour Dubai-says newspaper.
December 20, 2010 9:49
Banking on misery
Atique Naqvi discovers that there are at least some winners in the last two years' financial turbulance: lawyers, thanks largely to property and employment cases.
October 3, 2010 3:40DIFC Investments downgraded
Moody’s concerned about level of debt and lack of government support.
July 10, 2010 11:39DIFC sues former investment MD
Seeks return of $1.2 million in ‘unlawful’ bonuses, says report.
July 7, 2010 9:39
A major step for Turkey
As Prime Minister Erdogan showcases Turkey's prestige on a visit to the White House, the country has its ratings upgraded...
May 19, 2013 9:45
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Fake pilot 'on the run'
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26