Posts Tagged ‘investment’

Is Big Brother watching you?

By Aarti Nagraj • Mar 3rd, 2010 • Category: Cover Story, The Life, UAE, security

Abu Dhabi is investing $9 million to install surveillance equipment across the city. But from privacy issues to money matters, many analysts argue that CCTV is not the best solution to enhance security.


Saudi plans $666 million airport expansion

By Kipp • Feb 28th, 2010 • Category: Middle East Business News

The projects include the creation and expansion of 23 domestic airports in the Kingdom.


Enoc launches AED50 million modernization drive

By Kipp • Dec 20th, 2009 • Category: Middle East Business News, Nation

Emirates National Oil Company (Enoc) announced…


Can Kuwait help Dubai?

By Aarti Nagraj • Dec 16th, 2009 • Category: Cover Story, Dubai, Economy, Kuwait, The Work

Kuwait has offered to help the UAE financially with Dubai’s debt woes. But is Kuwait in a position to lend a hand?


Abu Dhabi fund buys 10.9 percent stake in Hyatt Hotels

By Kipp • Dec 15th, 2009 • Category: Abu Dhabi, Middle East Business News

Government-owned Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) has bought a 10.9 percent stake…


Up, up and away

By Aarti Nagraj • Dec 8th, 2009 • Category: Cover Story, International, Technology, The Work

Virgin Galactic, partly owned by Abu Dhabi-based Aabar Investments, has just unveiled the world’s first commercial spaceship.


Qatar makes $1bn profit through Barclays stake sale

By Kipp • Oct 20th, 2009 • Category: Middle East Business News, Qatar

The Qatari Investment Authority (QIA) announced…


Abu Dhabi calling

By Aarti Nagraj • Oct 5th, 2009 • Category: Abu Dhabi, Cover Story, The Work, investments

The emirate has big plans for the future, and although it has the money to fund them, it is scouting for international investors.


Firm creates $250 million fund to invest in UAE real estate

By Kipp • Sep 29th, 2009 • Category: Middle East Business News, UAE

Tasweek Real Estate Marketing and Development…


Why is the money not flowing in?

By Aarti Nagraj • Sep 15th, 2009 • Category: Cover Story, Regional, The Work, investments

According to a report by the United Nations, foreign direct investment in the Middle East fell considerably in 2008, and is set to decline further this year.


Can you finally own your company in the UAE?

By Aarti Nagraj • Sep 14th, 2009 • Category: Cover Story, Dubai, Nation, The Work, investments

The government has reiterated that it is working on a new law to allow 100 percent foreign ownership of companies in the UAE.


Kuwait to retain investments in Merrill and Citi

By Kipp • Sep 6th, 2009 • Category: Kuwait, Middle East Business News

Kuwait has no plans to…


Dubai more attractive to investors, says Dubai Chamber

By Kipp • Sep 6th, 2009 • Category: Middle East Business News

Falling commercial and resident rents and reduced cost of doing business in Dubai are making...


Sulaiman Al Fahim takes over Portsmouth FC

By Kipp • Aug 26th, 2009 • Category: International, Middle East Business News

He will now have complete…


Grab the land

By Aarti Nagraj • Aug 17th, 2009 • Category: Cover Story, Regional, The Work, investments

According to reports, Arab investors are buying agricultural land in Israel.


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