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Building a revolution from scratch

Angus MacSwan looks at how Libya builds its rebel structure, involving both the youth and professionals across the sector, with exiles returning to help the cause.

March 24, 2011 5:00

Fever pitch

From over medication to fraud, Green Crescent CEO Carlos J Sardegna talks about the region’s health insurance business heating up.

March 24, 2011 3:05

Whether you’re a new graduate or a veteran at changing companies, the first day at any role can set the tone for the rest of your stay at that job. So what’s your company doing about making it a better experience?

March 24, 2011 2:59

Curiouser and curiouser

As companies look for a new place and function in people’s lives, Kipp hopes they don’t ever come out of the changing rabbit hole that is consumerism.

March 22, 2011 2:59

Middle East unrest to delay regional deals: StanChart

Expect regional deal activity to be flat compared to last year; restructuring-related M&A deals to take more time; lender focusing on fragmented industries for deals

March 21, 2011 6:07

And so it ends

Etisalat walks away from its $12 billion bid to buy a majority stake in Kuwaiti telco Zain, but how will this affect it and the region? Kipp explores.

March 20, 2011 4:03

It’s in the bag

Everyone likes limited edition stuff. But who’s buying all the stuff ‘inspired’ by Dubai and the region?

March 15, 2011 4:47

Etisalat to invest $100m in Afghanistan

Etisalat Afghanistan sees subscribers doubling in 2-3 yrs; Sees market share between 30 to 35 pct from 24 per cent; To buy existing internet service provider within 2 months

March 13, 2011 3:02

Unrest Across The Middle East

A round up of both the political protests and efforts in the Middle East this weekend

February 26, 2011 1:32

The way forward

There's an opportunity for Middle Eastern states in the unrest engulfing the region, argues this Arab News editorial. But they must do more to address the economic problems of their people.

February 21, 2011 12:24

Regional protests: Update

Libyans bury their dead; Bahrain police abandon main square to protesters; Rights group says death toll in Libya now 84; Bahrain union calls for strike on Sunday.

February 19, 2011 5:01

MidEast bankers see M&A rebound in 2011-report

Bankers see 20 pct rise in M&A volumes - report * Saudi Arabia's mid-market sector seen most active; Buyer/seller discrepancies, valuations still a concern.

February 13, 2011 4:14

Accor to open 18 new hotels in the Middle East until 2014

A new hotel brand, Adagio, will join Accor’s portfolio of hotels with the launch of the first Adagio City Aparthotel which will open in Abu Dhabi in late 2011 or early 2012.

February 4, 2011 3:23

Action at last… but is it the right sort?

If you’re not being merged or acquired, you’re missing the boat, apparently. Kipp takes a look at a business activity that is recovering well, according to reports. But is it a good thing?

February 2, 2011 3:11

Best of the Web: December 3, 2010.

An Interview With WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange; Stand-up comedy doing serious business across Middle East; Here's How We Bring Down USA’s $1.3 Trillion Deficit.

December 3, 2010 12:24