Yemen suffers ’99 percent’ slump in tourism
Kidnappings lead to huge fall in tourism revenues – a disaster for Yemen’s fragile and struggling economy.
May 29, 2010 2:55
Missing the boat, Part II
Countries around the world are scrambling to jump on board the hugely lucrative halal sector, except, that is, Arab countries, Part II.
June 14, 2009 7:45
Missing the boat, Part I
Countries around the world are scrambling to jump on board the hugely lucrative halal sector, except, that is, Arab countries, Part I.
June 11, 2009 8:07
Saudi bans old cars
The kingdom has prohibited the import of cars which are older than five years. The move is expected to adversely affect a lot of car dealers, reports Arab News.
June 9, 2009 11:58
Prices up, passengers down: airline industry awaits gloomy 2009
The IATA’s latest forecast figures spell heavy losses for the global airline industry.
September 4, 2008 10:26
Football yesterday, now Abu Dhabi finds another Risky Business: Hollywood
Abu Dhabi Media Company to invest $1bn in funding and developing film projects. Spending comes as Merrill Lynch report suggests Hollywood no longer making money.
September 3, 2008 10:46
A beautiful future
The beauty industry in the Middle East is growing at a rapid pace and is currently valued at more than $2bn.
August 17, 2008 1:03
Kuwait: expats sent packing
The state plans to get tough and reduce the number of foreign residents.
May 20, 2013 5:05
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 maid's wage
An FNC member to argue that minimum wages are 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43