Posts Tagged ‘Gulf’

Time out for spies in the Gulf?

By Kipp • Mar 10th, 2010 • Category: Kipp's Blog

The Dubai Police chief, Dahi Khalfan Tamim, has said that spies operating in the Gulf region need to clear out within one week.


Two in three still want to buy Gulf property

By Kipp • Feb 2nd, 2010 • Category: Middle East Business News

Though aware of the risks, would-be homebuyers do not seem to have been deterred by the downturn in real estate prices.


Investor confidence falls sharply after Dubai debt debacle

By Kipp • Dec 28th, 2009 • Category: Middle East Business News

Investor confidence in the Gulf fell…


Kerala to issue first Islamic bond in India

By Kipp • Dec 16th, 2009 • Category: Middle East Business News

The Indian state of Kerala plans on selling the nation’s first Islamic bonds, or sukuk, in 2010…


Gulf power grid project to cost $1.6 billion

By Kipp • Dec 14th, 2009 • Category: Middle East Business News, Regional

A project to connect power grids in Saudi, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar…


GCC population to grow by 30pc by 2020, says study

By Kipp • Nov 16th, 2009 • Category: Middle East Business News

The Gulf region’s population is expected to grow by 30 percent in 11 years, hitting the 53 million…


Gulf firms most confident about growth expectations, says survey

By Dana El Baltaji • Nov 11th, 2009 • Category: Middle East Business News

Firms in the GCC are more confident about growth expectations than firms elsewhere, a survey by...


People still gotta eat…Part II

By Alex Malouf • Oct 28th, 2009 • Category: Cover Story, Regional, The Work, marketing

The region’s food sector appears to be having a more palatable year than many other businesses, Part II.


People still gotta eat…Part I

By Alex Malouf • Oct 27th, 2009 • Category: Cover Story, Regional, The Work, marketing

The region’s food sector appears to be having a more palatable year than many other businesses, Part I.


Is the dollar dying?

By Aarti Nagraj • Oct 13th, 2009 • Category: Cover Story, International, Money, The Work

As the US dollar continues falling, analysts argue whether it’s a good sign, or a bad one.


Smoking in the region

By Aarti Nagraj • Jul 1st, 2009 • Category: Cover Story, The Business of...

Tobacco kills more than five million people every year; Gulf nations are taking measures to help people kick the habit.


Where’s online journalism headed?

By Dana El Baltaji • Jun 15th, 2009 • Category: Cover Story, Media, Media/Marketing, Regional, The Work

Online journalism is evolving, but as Samar Fatany, a Saudi radio journalist, asks is the Gulf ready to accept developments in information technologies.


Will the GCC follow the Schengen way?

By Kipp • Jun 3rd, 2009 • Category: Analysis, Cover Story, Regional, The Life

The six Gulf States are planning to get a single visa entry system similar to the one adopted in Europe. Will it work?


The Gulf will bounce back

By Parinaaz Navdar • May 26th, 2009 • Category: Cover Story, Economy, Regional, The Work

A report by the International Monetary Fund says that compared to other nations, Gulf countries will fare better in – and recover faster from – the recession.


Is the GCC preparing to welcome its new member?

By Aarti Nagraj • May 20th, 2009 • Category: Analysis, Cover Story, Regional, The Life

While the six Gulf countries agreed to let Yemen join them by 2015, are they taking adequate steps for a smooth admission?


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