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Eastern Express CEO Alex De Vos hopes the one-jet operation will cater to businessmen and government officials. Precious de Leon wonders how many companies would pay the 1,200AED return ticket.
November 15, 2011 3:03The UAE is concerned about the impact of a worsening European sovereign debt crisis but the OPEC member's central bank does not see a need for new liquidity measures for local banks, its head said on Tuesday.
November 15, 2011 11:48European debt crisis a concern - c.bank governor; Growth may slow to 3 pct in 2012 - economy minister; No new liquidity, provisioning measures for banks needed
November 15, 2011 11:45Abu Dhabi's industrial development body has attracted $6 billion in investments since its launch but future growth hinges on a recovery in the global economy, its top official said on Tuesday.
November 15, 2011 11:39The UAE’s request for technical details on the Typhoon combat jet built by European arms consortium Eurofighter has not shaken France's confidence in securing a deal to sell the Gulf state more than French 60 Rafale warplanes, the French air chief told Reuters on Monday.
November 14, 2011 1:41
No doubt about it, the UAE has a growing affection for Seychelles. But are the Seychellois really welcoming these intentions for progress with open arms, asks Precious de Leon
November 13, 2011 3:55A Boeing airplane order worth up to $15 billion from host airline Emirates looked set to fire up the Dubai Air Show on Sunday as Gulf airlines expand in the face of growing fears over the world economy.
November 13, 2011 10:59
Bank deposit growth slows to 10-mth low in September as Arab Spring-related inflows decrease and conditions for big rise of interbank rates are just not in place.
November 10, 2011 4:59
Ultra-low interest rates contrast with strong growth as the IMF warns that Gulf needs to be ready to adjust policy but weak markets and private sector growth need low rates.
November 10, 2011 4:44
With strong demand from UAE expatriates, back alley internet shops are offering VoIP despite government restriction and at a tenth of Etisalat and du’s regulated prices, making them tough competition.
November 10, 2011 4:30
Prestige property projects reviewed, some put on hold; Abu Dhabi responding to weaker market, global uncertainty; But retrenchment different from Dubai crisis; Government remains very strong financially; Strategy change may please international investors
November 10, 2011 4:07The family of a blogger on trial for calling for political change in the United Arab Emirates has condemned what it calls a smear campaign against him and urged the government to try to rein in people calling for his death.
November 10, 2011 11:09
According to EIU, food imports in the Gulf will double as residents enjoy higher income levels. Maybe this is where we should focus our sustainable efforts, says Precious de Leon.
November 9, 2011 4:47
Common law courts have increased jurisdiction, which may take away some business to Emirati lawyers. But Precious de Leon thinks they should look to Wal*Mart victims for inspiration.
November 9, 2011 3:56
It’s a matter of time before every citizens in Middle East rally for constitutional reform. How close we are to this change may not be up to the rulers.
November 9, 2011 1:01
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
The airline said there had been little impact on May 15 from a strike in protest over pay and previous sackings.
May 16, 2013 2:57
Last year, the German carrier posted its first annual profit since 2007.
May 16, 2013 10:54
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26
