FIFA World Cup vs. ICC Cricket World Cup
With the FIFA World Cup bearing down on us fast, Kipp took time out to remember that the event is not necessarily the last word in sports tournaments.
June 9, 2010 3:10
Investor confidence: the heartbeat of business
When professionals fail to take responsibility for what they say and do, customers conclude that there will be little accountability in the event of an error, says Katherine Azmeh
June 8, 2010 3:15
How to lose 100 bucks really fast
Be warned: From Prague to Beirut and beyond, a fool and his money are easily parted. Here are some stories shared with Kipp about supremely wasteful behavior.
June 4, 2010 4:52
When the fans go home…
This year’s World Cup will be the most expensive in history, but who will benefit? Can South Africa capitalize on their multi-billion dollar football games?
June 1, 2010 7:20Distressed Saudi conglomerate Saad vows to pay banks
Reuters data suggests loans worth around $5.5 billion are due in 2012; More than 120 banks believed affected.
April 23, 2010 9:43Dewa plans to raise $1.5 billion in Q2 2010
The body is currently not looking at raising revenues by increasing tariffs, said Saeed Mohammad al-Tayer, Dewa’s CEO.
March 2, 2010 4:37
Pulling the cords
The UAE government is planning to introduce a unified lending system for all the banks across the country.
December 9, 2009 1:46
Is the money flow slowing down?
While remittances to places like India and Pakistan could be hit by the debt crisis in Dubai, the Philippines says it doesn’t expect any declines in money transfers.
December 3, 2009 2:54
The marketing mantra
Thanks to the financial crisis, advertising money has fallen, and expectations have increased. So how do marketers strike the right deal?
November 11, 2009 3:40
Dubai’s debt
The Dubai government and its entities are facing debts of around $80 billion, and authorities have assured investors that the emirate will meet its financial obligations.
November 11, 2009 3:32
Spying at $630 per minute
According to reports, the UK spends a huge amount of money on surveillance every year.
October 21, 2009 2:45
On the road to recovery
The Gulf States are finally emerging from the global financial crisis, says the IMF adding that it is only being cautiously optimistic and that several policy measures still have to implemented.
October 12, 2009 12:13
Divorce during the financial crisis: up or down?
While Dubai sees an increase in the number of couples breaking up because of the crisis, couples in other countries are being forced to live together.
October 1, 2009 12:52Facebook has more than 300 million users
Social networking website Facebook has said that…
September 16, 2009 1:13
Still spending
Despite the current economic situation, advertisers in the region are still pumping a lot of money into television, say research reports.
August 20, 2009 2:20
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Turkish Airlines Can Ride Out Turbulence
The airline said there had been little impact on May 15 from a strike in protest over pay and previous sackings.
May 16, 2013 2:57
Air Berlin doesn't need Etihad's help
Last year, the German carrier posted its first annual profit since 2007.
May 16, 2013 10:54
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Fake pilot 'on the run'
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26