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Dubai as a tourism destination

‘We will challenge and eliminate misconceptions about Dubai’

When Dubai Tourism recently appointed LimeLight PR to take over the marketing and promotion of Dubai's image as a tourism destination in the UK, Kipp was curious to speak to a company spokesperson to find out what they intend to change this time around.

January 23, 2013 5:45
 
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New Year’s Resolutions

Our tendency as we become wealthier is for those things which were once luxuries to become necessities, says Peter Ellen.

January 13, 2013 8:44
 
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Quality of living in GCC cities: IN PICTURES

A recently released Mercer 'Quality of Living' survey shows us where major cities in the GCC rank. The study looks at infrastructure, healthcare, education, political and social issues among many other factors.

December 4, 2012 3:43
 
Frustrated man

Bitter debate & struggle over Internet regulation

"These persistent attempts are just evidence that this breed of dinosaurs, with their pea-sized brains, hasn't figured out that they are dead yet, because the signal hasn't traveled up their long necks," Cerf told Reuters.

November 27, 2012 9:02
 
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How much did Burjuman have to pay for its own metro station?

After falling out of agreement to pay up three years ago, the mall will finally be lending its name to the metro station. But will placing a subliminal link between the station and the mall translate into higher sales for retailers in a somewhat dying mall?

November 13, 2012 6:18
 
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Dubai still faces heavy burden – StanChart

Is Dubai now - unlike during the recession period - better equipped to handle its redemptions?

November 7, 2012 3:44
 
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Big bucks draws talent to Qatar

Is more money and benefits enough to lure work talent from other cities including Dubai?

October 11, 2012 8:54
 
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INTERVIEW: Facebook ME says, ‘Everything is going to become social’

Jonathan Labin, head of operations, Facebook MENA, speaks to Kipp about its mobile mantra, the value of recommendations and the social landscape in the region.

September 5, 2012 5:01
 
Dubai Land Department

Service Fee Index to the rescue… 18 months on.

The hoo-ha between developers, landlords, home owners and tenants concerning service fees has been going for well over 18 months. Alas, RERA steps in to prove the A in its name really does name stand for ‘Authority’.

September 4, 2012 3:46
 
No culture of saving in UAE?

Dubai’s culture of savings to be altered?

A new poll reveals just how little UAE residents have planned to secure their future nest egg. Nine out of 10 residents believe that they haven't saved nearly enough...

September 2, 2012 9:14
 
Dubai recruiters positive but worried

Dubai executives worry about talent deficit

Executives in Dubai, particularly in the finance sector, are positive about the year ahead but worries about finding the talent to fill the demand continue to grow...

August 30, 2012 12:50
 
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Dubai builder Arabtec suffers first loss since 2009

Net loss is 11.6 mln dirhams; Revenue 1.3 bln dirhams vs 1.2 bln yr-ago; Gross margins drop 9.9 percent year on year; Shares close down 4 pct on Dubai bourse

August 9, 2012 10:30
 
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Dubai builder Arabtec posts second quarterly loss, misses view

Net loss is 11.6 mln dirhams; Revenue 1.3 bln dirhams vs 1.2 bln; Earnings miss analyst views

August 8, 2012 9:57
 
CEO of GoMadInc, Shabbir Adamji

Interview: Dubai’s local social network to share ad revenue with users

Dubai's new local social network launches to lock horns with global behemoth, Facebook. CEO of GoMadInc, Shabbir Adamji speaks to Kipp on its plans to attract users and advertisers in a cluttered social media environment.

August 7, 2012 11:21
 
Saudi Zain Telecom

Kuwait’s Zain second quarterly net profit inches up 1 percent

Kuwaiti telecom operator Zain reported a 1 percent rise in quarterly profit on Monday.

August 6, 2012 4:08
 
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