Istithmar loses millions
Istithmar World, part of Dubai World, lost rights to the W Union Square New York hotel in a foreclosure auction in the New York.
December 9, 2009 12:40British manager at Istithmar World given five year jail sentence
A senior manager at Istithmar World, part of government-owned Dubai World, was sentenced to five…
November 4, 2009 12:36
Deep in debt
Istithmar World may have borrowed up to 90 percent of the money it used to buy stakes in companies worldwide.
September 14, 2009 10:21
More job cuts
Dubai World has announced it axed 100 jobs. Blame the financial crisis, again.
February 11, 2009 1:43
More employees sent packing
Istithmar World has fired 10 percent of its workforce. Should we brace ourselves for more bad news?
January 18, 2009 1:38
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