Better growth, but fewer jobs
Top economists in the US have improved their economic forecasts for 2010, but warn that unemployment will continue.
November 23, 2009 12:02
Road to Recovery, Part I
Come on – it wasn’t all bad. The crash of 2009 put the Gulf economies on a more solid footing, reports Trends magazine. Part I.
November 18, 2009 3:42Dubai, Abu Dhabi unity skeptics should “shut up”
Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid al-Maktoum has said that…
November 9, 2009 4:46Opec will not increase oil production
The UAE’s oil minister Mohammad Al-Hamli…
November 7, 2009 10:37
Streets paved with black gold
Oil prices broke the $80 barrier this week. Is it too early to be optimistic about the region’s recovery process?
October 20, 2009 1:11
Abu Dhabi calling
The emirate has big plans for the future, and although it has the money to fund them, it is scouting for international investors.
October 5, 2009 1:08MENA region to grow by 4pc in 2010, says World Bank
The World Bank says the Middle East and North African (MENA) region will grow by 4 percent in 2010, and warned...
October 3, 2009 10:47Bahrain economy may grow 3pc in 2009, says central bank governor
The central bank governor of Bahrain’s, Rasheed al-Maraj, said he anticipates the kingdom’s economy…
September 28, 2009 2:11
The financial crisis: A year on
Although world economies seem to be recovering from the crisis, officials warn that take time before normalcy is restored.
September 13, 2009 12:17
Dubai can pay its debts, says Sheikh Mohammed
Sheikh Mohammed said the government is “not worried” about paying off Dubai’s debt, adding that the “UAE is strong.”
September 9, 2009 10:56
Small businesses positive about future
Small businesses in Saudi Arabia are expecting a rise in capital expenditure, despite the global economic downturn, according to an HSBC survey.
September 7, 2009 12:07Financial crisis a “passing cloud,” says Sheikh Mohammed
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashed Al Maktoum, the Ruler of Dubai, has described the global financial...
September 6, 2009 12:01
Will the UAE’s new law change business?
The country has scrapped the AED150,000 minimum requirement for a company to start a business here. According to analysts, more has to be done.
August 11, 2009 12:16
Will the GCC embrace Yemen? Part II
Yemen's political and home security issues have isolated the nation in the past; but GCC nations are beginning to invite Yemen into their political fold. Part II
July 20, 2009 7:20
Will the GCC embrace Yemen? Part I
Yemen's political and home security issues have isolated the nation in the past; but GCC nations are beginning to invite Yemen into their political fold. Part I
July 16, 2009 1:03
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Turkish Airlines Can Ride Out Turbulence
The airline said there had been little impact on May 15 from a strike in protest over pay and previous sackings.
May 16, 2013 2:57
Air Berlin doesn't need Etihad's help
Last year, the German carrier posted its first annual profit since 2007.
May 16, 2013 10:54
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