Smoking ban: bad for business?
As the UAE looks to finalize its Federal National Tobacco law, some are calling for an outright ban. Such a move would have serious implications for many businesses.
May 25, 2010 11:40UAE’s richest survive crisis best
Only a fifth of the UAE’s wealthiest individuals have felt any significant impact from the world downturn.
May 24, 2010 3:59Arabtec expects Nakheel payout by July
Major Dubai builder Arabtec has revealed it expects some form of payment from Dubai World-owned developer by the end of June.
May 24, 2010 3:57
Where would you be most likely to use Internet wi-fi?
It looks like Etisalat’s plan to provide wi-fi access in a park in Dubai may not work out – most people aren’t interested.
May 24, 2010 10:36UAE to block mobile spam
Telecoms authority asks operators to provide subscribers with information on how to block incoming commercial texts.
May 23, 2010 2:18
Children are big business
There are some things money can’t buy. For everything else, there’s a high-end children’s boutique.
May 23, 2010 1:01New UAE ID card application process to cut wait
A new system to process identity card applications in the UAE should speed up the registration process, says authority.
May 22, 2010 3:04Inflation grips UAE
Inflation in the UAE rose in April, with higher food costs contributing to the second monthly rise in a row.
May 22, 2010 2:59
On a different plane
The global air industry is having a tough time – if it’s not the recession, it’s a volcano causing headaches. But in the region, airlines are flying high.
May 20, 2010 1:49Strong momentum in UAE’s recovery, says Institute of International Finance
UAE and Gulf neighbors will lead region in economic recovery, says George Abed.
May 20, 2010 10:21UAE first in the Gulf in terms of positive trade indicators
Recent report assesses countries’ incentives to trade, and the United Arab Emirates topped the pile.
May 20, 2010 10:17Palestine Securities Exchange seeks to attract investors
UAE investors consider strong economic growth potential in Palestine.
May 19, 2010 10:18
UAE banking: Can it ever rival European centers?
Private banking hubs are flourishing in the region, attracting money from all over the world. Is this a window of opportunity for the UAE to become a global banking center?
May 18, 2010 10:53
What’s on the cards
The UAE government has been trying to hasten the adoption of national identity cards, but Kipp’s poll suggests over half of residents are against them.
May 17, 2010 5:17
Kuwait: expats sent packing
The state plans to get tough and reduce the number of foreign residents.
May 20, 2013 5:05
Dubai Labourers on 'rare' labour protest
Two Arabtec employees who asked not to be identified said several thousand workers engaged on various projects did not report for duty on Sunday.
May 20, 2013 9:33
Tumblr officially off the market
Yahoo! board unanimously approves the acquisition...
May 19, 2013 3:20
A maid's wage
An FNC member to argue that minimum wages are '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