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Best of the Web: November 12, 2010

Star Wars Ships, Droids Look Right at Home in Dubai; Kiva Systems: The Rise of the Robots; Megabucks sex up Middle East art explosion.

November 12, 2010 12:07

Dubai patriotism redefined

As Dubai residents turn sentiments into a business opportunity, Kipp is genuinely impressed by the efforts.

November 2, 2010 12:46

Dubai’s top tourist attractions

The latest stats from Dubai International Airport suggest a big leap in tourist numbers. And, say what you like about Dubai, you can’t deny it has some spectacular sights.

October 21, 2010 5:27

Is Dubai fixed?

According to Sheikh Mohammed, after the rigors of the financial downturn, Dubai is back. Kipp asked if you agree.

October 12, 2010 1:41

Arabtec surges on Q3 hopes, contracts

Dubai developer Arabtec surges to a near five-month high as investors anticipate better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and as two projects boost…

October 10, 2010 4:00

Dubai has no plans to issue new bond-finance chief

Says Dubai has sufficient sources at the moment; $1.25 bln issue subscribed 35 pct by Asian investors.

October 2, 2010 12:59

Team NZ ready for Dubai

Team NZ arrives to compete at Dubai’s Louis Vuitton Trophy November 2010.

September 29, 2010 2:57

Forget Singapore: Dubai to be trade hub

Advocates point to expanding port capacity and firms boosting trading operations, while critics lament lack of regulation and transparency and say some companies still favour Singapore and Europe.

September 28, 2010 4:23

Dubai’s Limitless to get six month loan delay – sources

Delay will alow company to formulate new plan.

September 27, 2010 4:53

Dubai readies first bond issue since debt crisis

Issue part of $4 billion EMTN programme; Mandates HSBC, Deutsche Bank, Standard Chartered; Banking sources: $1 bln issue seen early this week.

September 27, 2010 4:43

Dubai ‘needs credit rating’

The appetite for a first Dubai bond since the debt shock is seen as strong, but a sovereign credit rating would do the emirate a power of good, according to experts.

September 26, 2010 12:18

Emiratis marrying foreigners… it must be about money

Recent stats reveal that Emirati men are increasingly likely to marry foreign women. “Social experts” say it is because it’s cheaper for the men.

August 9, 2010 3:53

Weak market delays UAE’s first IPO of 2010-source

Delays until fourth quarter at least.

July 19, 2010 2:31

Abu Dhabi vs. Dubai

It’s traditional versus modern as we pit Abu Dhabi against young upstart Dubai. Time for the two giants of the UAE to go head to head in the ultimate showdown (sort of).

July 18, 2010 4:11