Dubai’s Drake & Scull Q4 profit up, beat estimates
Contractor Drake & Scull International had higher fourth quarter profit, according to Reuters calculations on Monday, buoyed partly by cost-cutting.
February 13, 2012 2:22
Watchdog urges Kuwait to stop transgender abuse
Kuwaiti police torture and sexually abuse transgender women - individuals born male but who identify as female - a human rights watchdog said on Sunday, urging the Gulf state to protect them from violence and investigate claims of brutality.
January 15, 2012 2:26
Understanding the new Egypt consumer
While politics is consuming most of the conversations in Egypt, how can brands find a way to connect with the new Egypt consumer. Well, being supportive is a start.
December 14, 2011 3:11
The Silly Things People Say
Property developers in the UAE are a funny lot: either they are serial optimists or in some serious denial.
April 17, 2011 12:55
Doom and Gloom in JLS Q1 Residential Round Up
Same old, same old- if you are asking Kipp: residential property prices declining except in higher end developments yet future drops expected with more supply on the way.
April 12, 2011 3:55GCC must face gas shortage
New report says GCC countries may soon have to start importing gas after years of exporting it.
June 14, 2010 4:01Gulf high on global rich list
Three of the top six countries by proportion of millionaires are in the Gulf, says a new report.
June 12, 2010 3:30
Are you being served? Part II
Is customer care in the GCC up to scratch? Communicate magazine investigates. Part II
November 9, 2009 10:35
Are you being served? Part I
Is customer care in the GCC up to scratch? Communicate magazine investigates. Part I
November 7, 2009 2:55Dubai and Abu Dhabi real estate long-term investments
Dubai and Abu Dhabi are best placed for long term real estate investment compared to the MENA region…
September 27, 2009 2:40
Dubai office rent second highest in EMEA region
Office rents in Dubai have remained high in spite of the financial crisis ($1388 per square meter), and are ranked...
July 15, 2009 12:01US recession to bottom out in 2009, says OECD
The recession in the United States, which dragged world markets down to record lows, will…
June 24, 2009 1:40
Dubai property prices may fall further
A report by Standard Chartered also says that the first signs of stabilization have appeared.
June 9, 2009 3:33
Good news for shopaholics
Recent research says that Dubai is among the top five destinations for retailers.
April 23, 2009 4:09
Abu Dhabi’s rents: up or down?
Property consultancy firm Asteco released a report on rents in Abu Dhabi. The UAE’s newspapers have varying takes on the findings.
April 14, 2009 1:08
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