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UAE banking sector to see slow but sustainable growth – SICO

Says central bank regulations to impact banking sector growth; Starts Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank with "neutral" rating

June 21, 2012 5:16

Goldman Sachs upgrades Etihad Etisalat, Zain, Turk Telekom

Goldman Sachs upgraded Saudi Arabia's Etihad Etisalat Co (Mobily) to "buy" from "neutral" citing a four-fold increase in its mobile broadband subscriber base last year.

June 20, 2012 5:43

These boots are meant for walking…

Researchers at the University of Kansas found that people can judge a stranger's important personality traits just by looking at their shoes. Kipp does some sole- searching to find out if its true.

June 18, 2012 6:07

The best city to live in the Arab World

Saneou Al Hadath releases its annual best cities to live in report—don’t hold your breath on finding out who ranks number 1.

March 13, 2012 3:58

It’s not looking good: 2012 MENA Consumer confidence

Only 25 percent think their country’s economy is getting better while about the same volume think their personal finance will get worse, according to a recently Consumer Confidence Index.

March 4, 2012 1:11

Can the Middle East create 15M jobs over 10 years?

Job creation is one of the most pivotal issues in the Middle East. But is the current public spending and business environment enough to cater to this wave of jobseekers?

February 28, 2012 4:45

SICO Research raises Batelco to buy

Bahrain Telecommunications Co (Batelco) is poised to recover its investment in Indian affiliate S Tel after selling its 43 percent stake in the unit, SICO Research said, raising its long-term rating on the stock to "buy" from "add."

February 27, 2012 1:17

GE tops women’s “great” workplace list for 2012

Though global brands still dominate the list, it's interesting to see transportation, logistics, manufacturing and production firms top the list of great places to work for women in the UAE.

February 8, 2012 4:34

UAE January business activity improves on new order growth

Growth in business activity in the UAE's non-oil private sector rose slightly in January after slipping to a four-month low in the previous month, a purchasing managers' survey showed on Sunday.

February 5, 2012 12:46

Finecky Forbes backtracks on UAE hospitality verdict?!

So we’re scratching our heads after having learning that Forbes has taken back calling the UAE ‘unfriendly’. With the publication even going as far as to even dub it an ‘expat paradise’.

January 22, 2012 5:11

Competing for the Global Middle Class

It’s time for the region’s senior executives to join the race for global middle class market share. Loyalty of the ‘middle’ is essential for industry leadership, says Booz & Co.

January 18, 2012 3:36

Why are advertising execs calling out research claims now?

Media companies, ad agencies, advertisers and media monitors in the Middle East have always somehow agreed to dance to their own tune. So why change the music now?

January 9, 2012 4:38

Social media used to give negative feedback, learn about products – study

While people may still largely use social media for casual interaction, it has become the go-to tool to gauge and possibly tarnish brand reputation.

December 20, 2011 10:51

Top 10 global economic themes and tips for 2012

If it wasn’t clear to you yet, nobody on earth will has illusions of grandeur for the global economy situation. But here’s Merrill Lynch’s handy guide to navigating through 2012.

December 20, 2011 10:42

Back on track? GCC Corporate Banking in recovery

GCC corporate banking profitability is on its way to recovering from the turmoil of the financial crisis, or so says the latest report by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

December 14, 2011 4:57