Working harder for the money
More than half of the region’s working professionals are taking on more responsibilities and being more productive as a result of the financial crisis, says Bayt.com.
June 3, 2009 9:15
Can Obama change Arab sentiment toward the US?
US President Barack Obama will address the Muslim world on June 4. But Arabs ready to listen?
June 3, 2009 6:44
Kuwaitis know best…not really
Kuwaiti politicians say the UAE did not pull out of the monetary union because Saudi Arabia was chosen as the host of the GCC central bank. They’re wrong.
May 24, 2009 1:00
“There is no secret agenda”
Governor Blaya, a member of the US Broadcasting Board of Governors- which funds media outlets like the Arabic-language Alhurra channel - emphasizes that the US doesn’t dish out propaganda through broadcasts.
May 21, 2009 12:58
Conversations with an advertising Don
Ramzi Raad, chairman and CEO of TBWA/RAAD, speaks to Kipp about the region’s industry, the Lynx debacle and why he expects digital advertising to boom.
May 21, 2009 9:16
Mind your language, says Israel
King Abdullah of Jordan warns against a new conflict within 12 to 18 months if peace isn’t brokered soon Israel takes offence in the wording.
May 13, 2009 11:31
Eye of the storm
While some Arab governments appear to have successfully fought off the worst effects of the global economic crisis, long-term challenges loom.
May 12, 2009 3:06
The dollar is still king
Analysts at the Country Risk Conference say the US dollar’s status as the premiere reserve currency is unlikely to change
May 12, 2009 10:57
Economists cautious, but optimistic
Industry experts at the Country Risk Conference agreed the Middle East is suffering from the financial crisis, but they’re optimistic about its future.
May 11, 2009 4:00
Better than the rest
Despite being affected by the financial crisis, the Middle East is faring better than other regions, says the IMF.
May 10, 2009 1:17
Pan-Arab railway: myth or fact?
A railway network spanning the Arab world seems like it may never happen, but the global downturn may help make it a reality.
May 5, 2009 9:18
5 ways to fly more for less
The airline industry has been adversely affected by the financial crisis, and is now trying to woo customers back with good deals. Here are a few in the region.
May 4, 2009 3:10
Not-so-happy Press Freedom Day
Press freedom across the world is declining, and the situation is particularly bad in the Middle East, says an annual press survey.
May 3, 2009 11:39
The magazine death toll
Forbes Arabia is the latest magazine in the region to face the axe as its publisher, the DIT Group closes down. Here’s a rough list for who’s already down and out.
April 20, 2009 4:43
Abu Dhabi the region’s real estate hotspot
The UAE capital is the Middle East’s most attractive property market, claims Jones Lang LaSalle’s Second Investor Sentiment Survey.
April 15, 2009 2:51
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