The good, the bad, and everything in between
The financial crisis has instigated both good and bad changes for expatriates in Dubai. We list a few.
January 13, 2009 10:59
Cleaning up Dubai’s property market
As complaints of frauds and bouncing cheques from property developers start to increase, looks like the financial crisis is clearing out much more than money.
January 12, 2009 11:14
Property is gloomy, not booming
Dubai’s Damac Properties has announced that the property boom is back with a bang. We are speechless.
January 6, 2009 2:58
Let’s sing and dance
It seems like the UAE has become a hot destination for international music performers in the recent times. But why?
January 5, 2009 3:18
Ministry of Labor: the pressure’s on
The ministry is overwhelmed with complaints by people who’ve been fired
December 28, 2008 12:30
Crisis in Dubai: Is there a silver lining?
Dubai is struggling with the global financial crisis, and the panic among investors is damaging an already fragile market. But there could be a silver lining to this mayhem.
December 23, 2008 10:37
Labor woes in the Middle East, Part II
The global credit crisis is ripping through economies in the Middle East, forcing companies to announce hefty job cuts. Nowhere, not even the Gulf, has been spared.
December 15, 2008 6:20
Family businesses not into “financial wizardry”
If there’s any business that will survive the credit crisis, it’s a family business. Professor Ludo Van der Heyden, INSEAD, explains why.
December 14, 2008 7:39
Who’s richest of them all?
Arabian Business has just released its list of the 50 richest Arabs in the world. We look at the names and numbers.
December 14, 2008 1:33
Labor woes in the Middle East, Part I
The global credit crisis is ripping through economies in the Middle East, forcing companies to announce hefty job cuts. Nowhere, not even the Gulf, has been spared.
December 14, 2008 10:34
Lost your job? Here’s a free dinner
A hotel in Dubai is offering a free meal for people who have been laid off during the financial crisis.
December 10, 2008 3:24
10 reasons why people continue to make Dubai their home
The media has been debating whether Dubai’s bubble is going to burst, but the emirate continues to attract people. Here’s why.
December 1, 2008 3:02
Give us more
That’s what many international agencies have been telling oil-rich Gulf nations for months. But does the region have funds to spare?
December 1, 2008 10:45
Dubai’s not immune
We’ve been waiting for a straight answer about where Dubai stands in the global financial mess,..we finally got it.
November 27, 2008 12:00
Alabbar’s finger is “on the pulse”
Even as Emaar hints that it may lay off its employees, its chairman, Alabbar, says that Dubai’s success story continues to attract international investors.
November 25, 2008 10:34
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