Homeward bound
Repatriating funds from the Gulf has been relatively smooth-sailing compared to the rest of the world, according to Marc Aubry of Western Union.
February 1, 2011 6:36
How much do you send home?
New report on migration sees the number of migrants in the Gulf up by a fifth, and puts it down to financial stability. But how much are you sending home?
December 16, 2010 4:28Salameh: Remittances into Lebanon mitigate threat posed by public debt
The central bank governor said that a high growth rate is the country’s challenge for the future.
May 19, 2010 10:13Remittances from Gulf up 31pc in 2008, says study
Remittances from GCC States rose by 31 percent in 2008 to almost $40 billion…
December 27, 2009 2:19
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 2:54Remittances by UAE-based OFWs to fall 6.67pc in 2009
Remittances sent to the Philippines by Overseas Filipinos Workers (OFWs) in the UAE will drop by 6.67 percent in 2009...
July 20, 2009 8:39
How much money are you sending home?
Reports say that remittances from expatriates in the UAE are rising constantly. But will job insecurities and smaller savings slow the money flow down?
June 3, 2009 8:18
Kerala calling
As the economic slowdown swallows more jobs, many expatriates from the Indian state of Kerala are now being forced to go back home.
February 22, 2009 11:29
The good, the bad, and everything in between
The financial crisis has instigated both good and bad changes for expatriates in Dubai. We list a few.
January 13, 2009 10:59
Should you be sending money home?
Even as the economic slowdown continues, the exchange rates between the UAE dirham and currencies across the world are fluctuating. So which nationalities in the UAE are benefitting the most?
December 4, 2008 1:52
First report by Etisalat covering global footprint
Telecom company exhibits its high impact projects, including Mobile Baby.
May 21, 2013 6:01
Qatar Should Consider More Flexible Exchange Rate - Central Banker
As the World Cup draws closer, Qatar's fiscal spending, its only policy tool, may become difficult to restrict.
May 21, 2013 4:23
Yahoo on Tumblr: 'we promise not to screw it up'
Search engine giant confirms purchase of popular blogger site as both sides vow to address users' concerns
May 21, 2013 2:52
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
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43