Cityscape in quotes
Kipp spins the key quotes on the second day of the massive Dubai expo.
October 7, 2008 10:43
Taking it interns
While students can provide a ready source of labor and inspiration for ad agencies, to make the most of work placements, both sides need to know what they want.
October 6, 2008 8:46
Dubai to create mega-mortgage provider
But is the proposed merger between Amlak and Tamweel good for the local banking sector?
October 5, 2008 9:17
Jittery UAE banks reach for lifeline
And others in the region may follow. “It's as close as this place comes to a reality check,” says one analyst.
September 23, 2008 12:31
Gimme, gimme
Contracts be damned, Iran wants more money for its gas – and meanwhile flexes its military muscle. Can the neighbors afford to say no?
September 21, 2008 3:27
Desert epics or art-house flicks?
Few know for certain what will emerge from the Middle East’s new love affair with Hollywood. We look for clues in a recap of recent movie deals.
September 16, 2008 7:55
Keep the money coming in
Though developers in the region have to follow rent caps, they easily find other ways to make the tenant pay.
September 8, 2008 1:20
Buy this bank!
In a booming market, the hottest property of all is a UAE banking license.
September 8, 2008 10:54
A marriage of convenience
As rising inflation rates continue to haunt GCC economies, a look at why the region’s currency is clinging to the failing dollar.
September 7, 2008 8:32
Gulf airlines’ spending spree looks a bold gamble
Fuel prices up, passenger numbers down, says airline industry association. Here’s hoping someone got it right at Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways.
September 4, 2008 12:51
Remember Singapore!
Dubai moves to curb property speculation with bankers spooked by memories of the late ’90s
August 28, 2008 12:39
Financial freebies
Who doesn’t love free stuff? A US-based firm is offering free stock trading for investors, an idea which can easily be adopted in the region.
August 28, 2008 9:30
Will Emaar change the way it records the money flowing in?
A recent notice from an international finance committee aims to bring uniformity in revenue recognition among property firms
August 27, 2008 4:29
ID please!
Apart from UAE, other countries are also in the process of implementing a national identity card scheme.
August 27, 2008 11:56
Ten interesting facts about the UAE’s economy
Did you know that there are 51 banks in the UAE, with more than 30,000 employees?
August 26, 2008 12:05
A major step for Turkey
As Prime Minister Erdogan showcases Turkey's prestige on a visit to the White House, the country has its ratings upgraded...
May 19, 2013 9:45
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
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