Almost half of GCC companies to expand workforce, says Mercer
42 percent of corporations in the region are planning to expand their workforce in 2009, compared to only…
June 18, 2009 12:00
Will the GCC follow the Schengen way?
The six Gulf States are planning to get a single visa entry system similar to the one adopted in Europe. Will it work?
June 3, 2009 12:45
Swine flu reaches the UAE
The UAE confirms its first case of swine flu just a day after inflicted US troops in Kuwait are sent packing.
May 25, 2009 10:48
Is the GCC preparing to welcome its new member?
While the six Gulf countries agreed to let Yemen join them by 2015, are they taking adequate steps for a smooth admission?
May 20, 2009 2:55
Better than the rest
Despite being affected by the financial crisis, the Middle East is faring better than other regions, says the IMF.
May 10, 2009 1:17
Tackling Swine flu
The World Health Organization declared that a swine flu pandemic is imminent, prompting GCC states to take measures to prevent an outbreak.
April 30, 2009 9:53
Hospitality takes a hit
Hotel projects in the GCC are being cancelled or put on hold; only 39 percent of the total will be built on time.
March 25, 2009 3:14
Dangling the currency carrot
The deadline for the common currency hasn’t been postponed officially, but it may as well have been. No one’s surprised.
March 25, 2009 12:58
The secret life of… Dr. Fye Nantial Krycis
Millions have suffered financial losses due of his underhanded dealings. Meet Dr. Fye Nantial Krysis, the man behind the world's worst economic meltdown.
March 2, 2009 3:43
The expatriate problem
A study about expatriates in the GCC and remittances leads Kipp to question whether the region is ready to regulate the number of foreign workers
February 23, 2009 3:02
Setting the record straight
Saudi defends its human rights laws, and stresses it is clamping down on violence against women.
February 8, 2009 10:54
The Gulf’s lifeline
GCC nations have built their fortunes on oil. We look at how they’re reacting to the drop in oil prices.
January 15, 2009 9:59
No deal
The EU and the GCC have been negotiating a Free Trade Agreement for 20 years. Why haven’t they agreed on anything?
December 29, 2008 12:27
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
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