Europe’s economy to dominate G8 Camp David summit
Europe’s economic struggles are set to dominate this weekend’s Group of Eight(G8) summit at the U.S. presidential retreat at Camp…
May 20, 2012 9:35
VAT . . . a Good Thing?
The tax-free environment in the GCC is set to change, VAT will help GCC economies experience diversified growth, says Mas Meghji
May 17, 2012 3:18
Canada's RBC to Double Middle East Wealth Management Team
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) expects to double the number of wealth management employees in its Dubai office in the near future, and is open to opportunities for acquisitions, a senior executive said on Sunday.
April 22, 2012 4:08
Banque Saudi Fransi Sets Up $2 Billion Islamic Bond Programme
Banque Saudi Fransi has established a $2 billion Islamic bond, or sukuk, programme, a regulatory filing on the London Stock Exchange showed.
April 18, 2012 4:24
Abraaj Eyes Investments in Saudi Arabia
Dubai-based private equity firm Abraaj Capital is looking at three to four investments in Saudi Arabia valued up to $150 million each, a senior executive said on Wednesday.
April 18, 2012 4:17
Saudi Ras Tanura Refinery Units to Restart Early May-Sources
Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura refinery, parts of which have been shut for maintenance since March, is expected to come back online in early May, three traders with knowledge of the plans said.
April 18, 2012 3:52
The Big Idea
Those that recognise TED react to it with enthusiasm and near-addiction. Meet the U.S-based nonprofit dedicated to spreading ‘ideas worth sharing’
April 10, 2012 2:15
Brazil Concerned Over Iran, Oil Prices – Sources
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff expressed concerns to U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday that sanctions against Iran could increase tensions in the Middle East and cause a sharp rise in oil prices, sources told Reuters.
April 10, 2012 9:47
Temasek hires Rothschild’s top Middle East energy banker
Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings has hired Rothschild's top Middle East energy banker, Khodor Mattar, as it aims to beef up its oil and gas investments, a source familiar with the matter said.
March 20, 2012 11:22
French BNP Paribas to grow MidEast revenues
French lender BNP Paribas expects to grow its revenues from the oil-rich Gulf region this year despite a slight impact on its business as a result of the Arab Spring, the bank's Middle East head told Reuters in an interview on Tuesday.
March 14, 2012 1:35
China oil demand as good as it gets – Clyde Russell
China's record crude imports in February are most likely as high as they will go, at least for the coming months, as rising prices, refinery maintenance and slower economic growth curb demand.
March 12, 2012 4:23
Middle East airlines ‘unstoppable’ – Emirates Executive
A top Emirates executive has delivered a warning to Europe's struggling airlines that they could lose more business to booming Middle East carriers as they pay the price of years of political neglect.
March 12, 2012 3:49
Oil slips under $125 on growth concerns
Oil prices fell on Monday, snapping four days of gains as worries over supplies from the Middle East eased and investors focused on the health of the global economy and fuel demand.
March 12, 2012 2:04
SAP invests, aims for Middle East growth
German software developer SAP plans to invest $450 million in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) over the next four years as it seeks further growth beyond its mature home markets, the company said on Monday.
March 12, 2012 1:57
Middle East Women Leaders Awards
Kipp takes you through some of the major winners at the 11th Middle East Women Leaders Awards 2012 which was held this Thursday.
March 11, 2012 4:52- Blog
UAE women encouraged and discouraged to become athletic.
People like to say the UAE is a country rife with contradictions-but the point couldn’t be better illustrated by two articles in the local press this week.
May 21, 2012 3:47 0Scammers in the UAE?
Times are a-changing; the safe UAE Kipp grew up in, is changing too. Be cautious of fraudsters and always be careful with your credit card...
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May 13, 2012 8:25 - Editor's Choice
Flying Shoppers: Dubai hopes airline passengers could ease its debt burden
With its bank credit scarce, Dubai is planning to raise at least $500 million by issuing bonds secured against future revenues of Dubai Duty Free. Will shopping save the day?
March 6, 2012 2:18 1‘Dr Doom’ says buy precious metals as Iran-Israel clash ‘inevitable’
"If you can't live with volatility, stay in bed," says 66-year old economist Marc Faber, who cautions people to secure wealth by buying precious metals and investment equities.
March 6, 2012 1:42 1 - Latest Features
The World’s Most Expensive and Exclusive Eyewear
As the world’s most expensive glasses will be launched this Sunday, Kipp takes a look at some of the most expensive and exclusive eyewear.
May 10, 2012 4:21 0What to get your Mum this Mother’s Day?
Mother’s day is around the corner and if shopping for gifts just isn’t your thing, take a look at Kipp’s top six gift ideas for Mother’s Day…
May 9, 2012 4:37 0
Dubai Municipality launches well-intentioned but weirdly executed awareness campaign.
So how exactly is the Municipality executing this campaign? A series of lectures, workshops, film screenings, awareness drive and, wait for it, taxi drivers.
May 21, 2012 3:53
‘Affordable’ property on the Palm? Oh! How the mighty have fallen...
Benevolent master developer to cater for those ‘less-well-heeded,’ with affordable studios at the Palm Views East and West.
May 21, 2012 3:44
UAE women encouraged and discouraged to become athletic.
People like to say the UAE is a country rife with contradictions-but the point couldn’t be better illustrated by two articles in the local press this week.
May 21, 2012 3:47
Scammers in the UAE?
Times are a-changing; the safe UAE Kipp grew up in, is changing too. Be cautious of fraudsters and always be careful with your credit card...
May 20, 2012 4:09