Kuwait’s NREC has no plans to exit Agility investment
Kuwait's National Real Estate Co. quells reports that it is dropping stakes in logistics firm Agility.
May 16, 2011 10:53
Trafficking still abounds in the UAE
Smuggling exotic animals in the UAE still big business in the UAE. Why isn’t anyone pushing for better law enforcement?
May 15, 2011 5:15UAE growth at 1.4 per cent in 2010 after contraction
Real GDP up +1.4 pct in 2010 after falling 1.6 pct in 2009; OPEC member sets 2007 as base year for econ indicators; Analysts still see downward pressure from property sector
May 15, 2011 9:53
Forget Dubai, Abu Dhabi’s the future of luxury. Or is it?
Chalhoub Group pins hopes on Abu Dhabi’s retail landscape. But Precious de Leon asks at what costs.
May 12, 2011 2:17
UAE youth question the cost of political silence
Youth activists question older generation's silence; Students urging democratic reform in parliament; UAE oil wealth has prevented wider discontent
May 11, 2011 4:56
Mobile TV in the UAE postponed indefinitely
While the rest of the world’s done the whole mobile TV thing, the UAE moved with sluggish stealth that its technology is now dated.
May 11, 2011 4:44
Approval of UAE public debt law imminent
Law would limit UAE government debt to 25 per cent of GDP $55bn, with the Central Bank expected to handle local issues.
May 11, 2011 10:16
In Pictures: Endangered Technologies
How many of these do you think will survive the next 10 years? Kipp thinks none of them, as the mobile generation takes over.
May 10, 2011 4:43UAE c.bank expects interbank rates to fall further
UAE banks have no liquidity issue, official says; C.bank to launch Islamic repo facility in coming months
May 10, 2011 4:02UAE has met all conditions for MSCI upgrade-ADX exec
"The checklist that they (MSCI) had. We got ticked in all except DvP. Now that is ticked. We are positive," said Rashed al Baloushi, deputy chief executive.
May 5, 2011 3:27
The Six Degrees of…Greg Grunberg
Greg Grunberg is fan favorite in the TV series Heroes, but did you know he also created a mobile discount coupon app for iPhone and iPod called Yowza!!How can Kipp connect him to Mexican beauty through a ageing Bollywood star?
May 5, 2011 3:09UAE says GDP fell in 2009 after 21 years of growth
Real GDP contracts by 1.6 pct in 2009; Earlier govt estimate was 1.3 pct growth; Stats office revises GDP figures for previous years;
May 4, 2011 4:11
UAE economy to grow by 4-5 pct in 2011
No large change in UAE capital flows on regional unrest; Lending growth reasonable under circumstances; Rejoining of planned Gulf monetary union not considered
May 4, 2011 3:55
Who Do You Think You’re Talking To?
With many Arabs today asserting national pride, do marketing communications need to change their tone? Tarek El Jundi reports.
May 3, 2011 3:59
In Pictures: Designer Hotels
If you love fashion and all things designer related, Kipp guarantees you will enjoy clicking through this slideshow of hotel rooms designed by the crème de la crème of the fashion world.
May 2, 2011 12:32
Qatar's Leverage Over Banks Is On The Wane
Qatar needs to find a home for billions of dollars raised from gas exports each year, writes Una Galani.
May 22, 2013 9:43
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
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