Single GCC currency
Arab News is imagining a time when the US dollar is no longer the world’s reserve currency. In this editorial, the paper examines the euro’s troubles and what they mean for the GCC.
December 30, 2010 12:33
Gulf is our future… but maybe not the single currency
The UAE Economy Minister says the country still hopes to join a unified Gulf currency ‘one day.’ He is right that the Gulf is our future, but could be wrong about the currency.
December 5, 2010 2:48UAE dollar peg to remain
Sheikh Mohammad says the UAE will avoid a GCC currency union until it is profitable.
June 26, 2010 12:34GCC single currency delayed
Original 2010 time line is now out of reach; analysts see 2015 as next earliest possibility.
May 26, 2010 9:58
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