Posts Tagged ‘Financial Crisis’
By Kipp • Mar 11th, 2010 • Category: Kipp's Blog
According to a property law soon to be implemented in the emirate, landlords could become the new arbiters of rental rates.
By Aarti Nagraj • Mar 8th, 2010 • Category: Cover Story, Dubai, Real estate, The Life
According to a recent report, 243 real estate developments in Dubai have either stalled or been cancelled. Here are six courses of action if it happens to you.
By Aarti Nagraj • Mar 2nd, 2010 • Category: Cover Story, Economy, International, Regional, The Life
Despite the global increase in consumer spending, there will be mixed benefits in the GCC due to the region’s varied demographics.
By Aarti Nagraj • Feb 28th, 2010 • Category: Cover Story, Economy, Saudi Arabia, The Work, oil
An increase in oil prices combined with rising production will see Saudi’s economy bounce back, say analysts.
By Aarti Nagraj • Feb 24th, 2010 • Category: Cover Story, Finance, Nation, The Work
Despite a slight upturn in lending, some say UAE banks are still reluctant to grant personal loans. But others believe that consumers are the wary ones.
By Kipp • Feb 23rd, 2010 • Category: Middle East Business News
Chief commercial officer Manal Shaheen leaves Dubai property developer; PR team reduced amid continuing layoffs.
By Aarti Nagraj • Feb 23rd, 2010 • Category: Cover Story, The Work, UAE, tourism
The UAE capital promises to be a “luxury global cultural destination”. But tourism officials insist Abu Dhabi is not competing with its northern neighbor.
By Aarti Nagraj • Feb 22nd, 2010 • Category: Cover Story, Dubai, The Work, employment
Dubai firms are recruiting again, but they face a shortage of skilled expat workers.
By Aarti Nagraj • Feb 21st, 2010 • Category: Cover Story, Nation, Real estate, The Work, poll results
The results are in.
By Aarti Nagraj • Feb 18th, 2010 • Category: Kipp's Blog
According to the World Gold Council, gold jewellery sales in Dubai fell drastically last year – mainly thanks to the exit of many Indians and the financial crisis.
By Aarti Nagraj • Feb 16th, 2010 • Category: Cover Story, Dubai, Economy, The Life
It’s still not the cheapest city in the world, but with inflation at a five-year low, many essential items are becoming more affordable.
By Precious de Leon • Jan 6th, 2010 • Category: Cover Story, Regional, Special report, The Work
Gulf Marketing Review magazine offers some insights that marketers might find handy to use in the New Year, Part II.
By Kipp • Jan 5th, 2010 • Category: Middle East Business News
Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid al-Maktoum said that the…
By Aarti Nagraj • Jan 4th, 2010 • Category: Cover Story, Labor, Nation, The Work
Officials say the UAE did not witness a mass exodus because of the global financial crisis. But what about all those people who lost their jobs?
By Precious de Leon • Jan 4th, 2010 • Category: Cover Story, Regional, Special report, The Work
Gulf Marketing Review magazine offers some insights that marketers might find handy to use in the New Year, Part I.