Firms vie for Qatar’s $8.2B World Cup construction contract
Everyone wants a piece of the World Cup pie in Qatar. The country’s bullish growth is estimated to result in 5,000 employees by 2017 from the current 3,500.
October 18, 2011 2:18
Regional conflict boosts Dubai properties
Hotel, retail, residential sectors boosted by unrest; Global economic woes to hit demand for offices; Residential prices seeing recovery in some areas
September 27, 2011 2:26Orascom Development opens first hotel in Oman
Real estate and hotels firm Orascom Development opened its first hotel in Oman last weekend, the Swiss-listed firm said on Monday.
September 20, 2011 2:51
Firms compete for a spot in India’s economic battleground
The UAE isn't the only interested investor in India. Fierce competition for infrastructure projects in India is even ramping up government expectations in infrastructure spending to $1trillion over 5years.
September 20, 2011 11:13
Over 90% of passwords vulnerable to hacking
Passwords in the Middle East - even ones deemed to be "strong" - are actually susceptible to infiltration.
May 23, 2013 8:51
'Renewable energy absolutely necessary' - Saudi
Oil saving win-win drives Saudi solar power boom...
May 23, 2013 4:56
Real cost of sending your child to a Dubai school
Ambareen Musa, founder of Souqalmal.com, reminds parents of the hidden and additional costs of education.
May 23, 2013 1:19
Gold iPad at Burj Al Arab
Device to be a “virtual concierge” for luxury hotel's guests.
May 22, 2013 12:04
Minimum wage 'unfair' for employers?
FNC member argues that minimum wage for domestic workers and maids is 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24