Saudi govt loan to cover 70 pct of SEC projects
Loan to serve projects in the next 5 to 6 years; SEC adding around 13,000 MW from 2012-2016
June 14, 2011 4:06Abu Dhabi govt plans $1.9 bln for housing loans
UAE spared Arab political upheaval, but economy creaks; Abu Dhabi emirate's security key given large oil reserves
June 14, 2011 4:02
Smoke and Mirrors: What is a café in the UAE without sheesha?
Are we really saying goodbye to the city’s Arabic café staple that is the sheesha? Good for the lungs, bad for business. How will cafés offset this imminent sheesha ban?
June 12, 2011 4:41Morgan Stanley favors UAE corporate bonds as ME picks
Bank favors Dewa, IPIC, TAQA bonds - analyst; Strong cash position, strategic importance key
June 8, 2011 9:33
Kuwait in crisis? Parliament puts more pressure on ruling family
Even as investment in Kuwait has been far behind its neighbours, fear among investors grow as parliament and ruling family squabbles escalate.
June 7, 2011 3:39
Where’s ze betrol?
‘My kingdom for some petrol’ was what Richard III would’ve said if he lived in the UAE where petrol stations are tapped out. So what’s really behind the disappearing gas?
June 6, 2011 5:32
Baby piece
When it comes to labour standards, the UAE is far from perfect, but considering the slight alterations in its four-year-old midday break rule, things are getting better.
June 4, 2011 4:34
Privatisation, increased imports may solve Saudi water crisis
Saudi won’t meet its water demands by 2025. Privatisation and increased imports just may be the key solutions, proposes Roger Harrison.
June 1, 2011 3:22
Abu Dhabi remains positive despite regional unrest
Although a government mandate is needed to rate the UAE, S&P has given Abu Dhabi a ‘stable’ outlook for the year.
May 25, 2011 9:56
Failure to launch: A call to overhaul Saudization
Minimum wage and financial incentives for the private sector must be included in Saudization strategy. Arab News delivers some home truths.
May 11, 2011 11:59
Abu Dhabi farmers get AED100K to save water
Abu Dhabi asks farmers to save water in return for annual stipend. Precious de Leon wonders if there’s a long term solution beyond plugging the problem with money.
May 10, 2011 12:24
Gulf Keystone eyes profits in Kurdistan exports
Kurdistan continues to see investment as Gulf Keystone considers building a pipeline to commercialise its oil reserves in Iraq. The petroleum company expects profits once exports start.
April 12, 2011 12:37
Paper houses
Some jobs must be more hyped up then they should be. ‘Recommending’ businesses to do better just doesn’t sound that exciting to Kipp.
March 31, 2011 2:23Saudi prints 1.5 million copies of anti-demo edict
Additional printing on top of 500,000 already ordered; Fatwa calls for unity, cohesion
March 29, 2011 3:51
Field of dreams
A forecast of six real estate trends in Saudi Arabia for 2011 reminds Kipp of a Kevin Costner where unknown forces urged him to build a baseball field that will attract other-worldly players.
March 28, 2011 4:38
Dubai Labourers on 'rare' labour protest
Two Arabtec employees who asked not to be identified said several thousand workers engaged on various projects did not report for duty on Sunday.
May 20, 2013 9:33
Tumblr officially off the market
Yahoo! board unanimously approves the acquisition...
May 19, 2013 3:20
A major step for Turkey
As Prime Minister Erdogan showcases Turkey's prestige on a visit to the White House, the country has its ratings upgraded...
May 19, 2013 9:45
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