Everyone sues everyone else
There seems to a raft of international lawsuits underway involving the Middle East, particularly in the property sector. Kipp takes a closer look at a few grabbing the headlines.
June 27, 2010 12:48Commercial office rental demand steady in DIFC
New research shows DIFC occupier activity strengthened in first quarter 2010.
June 21, 2010 9:51
Stelios Haji-Ioannou
The son of a Greek shipping tycoon has been making waves all of his own with his “easy” branded businesses. Now he’s in Dubai, with the region’s first easyHotel.
May 26, 2010 4:13Stelios Haji-Ioannou
The son of a Greek shipping tycoon has been making waves all of his own with his “easy” branded businesses. Now he’s in Dubai, with the region’s first easyHotel.
May 26, 2010 4:13Abdullah brothers fail to meet first repayment deadline to Damas
First installment past due in the schedule to repay $165 mn over 18 months, with $55 million due last week.
May 10, 2010 9:21
Dubai gets tough on fraud
Those found guilty of corruption now face heavier prison sentences. But Kipp readers are divided over whether enough is being done to tackle financial crime.
April 6, 2010 1:43
Corruption cases that rocked Dubai
A string of arrests and unprecedented action by financial regulators shows that the emirate is clamping down on fraud. We take a look at six cases that shook Dubai Inc.
March 25, 2010 4:29
Feeding off each other
DIFC is the world’s 7th most competitive financial center, while Dubai is the 10th, according to a report by the DIFC and KPMG in the UAE. The authorities claim that DIFC’s success-story is boosting Dubai’s profile. How?
December 22, 2009 12:53
It’s a family affair, for now
Sheikh Mohammed has reshuffled a number of high profile individuals, and replaced them with members of his family and his inner circle.
November 22, 2009 2:10New DIFC head takes charge
Ahmed Humaid al-Tayer, the newly appointed governor…
November 21, 2009 8:29
Why did the DIFC Courts issue a code of conduct?
DIFC Courts has issued a code of conduct to ensure clients get the best representation from its lawyers. So, does this mean clients didn’t get ‘best representation’ before?
May 21, 2009 12:54
Dubai’s not immune
We’ve been waiting for a straight answer about where Dubai stands in the global financial mess,..we finally got it.
November 27, 2008 12:00
Dubai braces for boom in captive insurance
Captive insurance may be gaining popularity elsewhere, but for Middle Eastern companies the concept hasn’t quite caught on.
August 17, 2008 10:01
Will the magic of big names stun the DME?
The Dubai Mercantile Exchange has sold 20 percent equity to bring in Shell and Morgan Stanley. But what can they do?
August 12, 2008 10:59
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