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JBR residents fight for broken promises

In business, words don't mean a thing. It's all about what's in black and white. But broken promises, even verbal ones, still sting as some Dubai residents find out.

November 15, 2011 4:24

High risk for Dubai’s high rise residents

Know what to when there’s a real emergency in your building? Maybe it’s time you did. Precious de Leon, asks who’s responsible for your safety at home and at work.

November 14, 2011 4:21

Emirates order to Kickstart Dubai air show

A Boeing airplane order worth up to $15 billion from host airline Emirates looked set to fire up the Dubai Air Show on Sunday as Gulf airlines expand in the face of growing fears over the world economy.

November 13, 2011 10:59

Small-time internet shops threaten UAE telcos

With strong demand from UAE expatriates, back alley internet shops are offering VoIP despite government restriction and at a tenth of Etisalat and du’s regulated prices, making them tough competition.

November 10, 2011 4:30

UAE lawyers shouldn’t be shaking in their boots

Common law courts have increased jurisdiction, which may take away some business to Emirati lawyers. But Precious de Leon thinks they should look to Wal*Mart victims for inspiration.

November 9, 2011 3:56

UAE issues new draft short-selling, borrowing rules

The UAE’s market regulator has published new draft rules on short-selling and borrowing , asking investors for feedback, as it looks to boost dwindling trade and attract more foreign investment.

November 8, 2011 2:34

2012′s five biggest digital trends

MOBILE SHOPPING IS ON THE RISE. Is your site mobile-optimised? Have you considered what mobile applications are on your roadmap?…

November 8, 2011 2:30

Dubai Investment Q3 profits slumps 88 percent

Co says Q3 net profit 24.9 mln dirhams; Q3 loss of 19.4 million dirhams on fair value of investments

November 3, 2011 5:33

Dubai’s Emirates reconsidering FIFA sponsorship

Dubai's Emirates has not yet begun discussions on extending its multi-million dollar FIFA sponsorship beyond 2014, it said on Wednesday, after a report quoted an airline official saying the Gulf Arab carrier would not renew the contract.

November 2, 2011 3:41

UAE’s Al Mal Capital cuts staff as trading slumps

UAE investment bank Al Mal Capital has reduced workforce by about 85 percent since 2009, as low trading volumes in the region impact brokerage operations, four sources familiar with the firm said.

November 2, 2011 12:18

Dubai ruler issues decree to boost Dubal competitiveness

Dubai's ruler issued a decree on Tuesday to help state-owned Dubai Aluminium Company Ltd. (Dubal) become more competitive by being able to engage in investments outside the country and issue bonds.

November 2, 2011 12:11

Expat pension fund: unwanted or welcomed?

Talk of expatriate pension schemes in the UAE has going on since June, with mixed reactions. Will you buy into this new offer to stay in the UAE longer?

November 1, 2011 3:45

Bottoming out: top firms of yesteryear now struggle

With the internet giving consumers more access to competitive products, some pioneering products are struggling to survive. Even in the corporate world, it's evolve or die, says Precious de Leon.

November 1, 2011 2:12

Abraaj boosts Egypt investment

Abraaj Capital, the Middle East's largest private equity firm, has boosted investment in Egypt despite the country's political turmoil and is now eyeing the acquisition of an oil services firm, its chief executive said in remarks published on Tuesday.

November 1, 2011 12:13