Posts Tagged ‘Financial Crisis’

Abu Dhabi landlords name their price

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.


What you can do if your property project is on hold

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.


More spending, healthier economy?

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.


Fueling the economy

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.


Neither a borrower nor a lender be

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.


Top executive quits troubled Nakheel

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.


Visit Abu Dhabi or Dubai?

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.


The talent hunt begins…

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.


Shah Rukh Khan has confirmed that the $2.2 billion property project named after him in Ras Al Khaimah is on hold. Do you think it will ever be revived?

By Aarti Nagraj • Feb 21st, 2010 • Category: Cover Story, Nation, Real estate, The Work, poll results

The results are in.


@Indians: Are you still buying gold?

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.


Five reasons why Dubai living costs are falling

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.


2010: Trends and realities, Part II

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.


Sheikh Mohammed says the UAE will shake off crisis

By Kipp • Jan 5th, 2010 • Category: Middle East Business News

Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid al-Maktoum said that the…


The mystery of the missing masses

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?


2010: Trends and realities, Part I

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.


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