Best of the Web: 18 June
Rethinking the “Third World”; Hey, executives: It's okay to say "F@#k"!; 100 greatest World Cup moments.
June 18, 2010 12:14
Vuvuzelas are for the stadium, not for the office
It’s creating quite a stir for World Cup audiences both at home and in the stadium. But it should not be creating any stir at all at work, thinks Kipp.
June 16, 2010 5:33Refunds to be issued for overpriced or faulty viewing cards
Consumers who overpaid or received faulty viewing cards are encouraged to return to vendors for refunds.
June 16, 2010 9:24
Al Jazeera says World Cup woes
Al Jazeera alleges sabotage, hints at “political agenda” following signal disruption during opening game of the World Cup
June 15, 2010 5:10
The Business of FIFA
You may have already guessed this, but there is big money in the sport of football. Just ask FIFA, who turned over nearly $1 billion in 2009.
June 14, 2010 5:44
Losing signal
This is what some TV viewers in the Middle East have got instead of the World Cup. So how did Al Jazeera’s World Cup dream turned into a business nightmare?
June 14, 2010 5:06
A bad day at the office
Rob Green’s goalkeeping error cost his team a World Cup win – by any account, he had a bad day at the office. But who hasn’t?
June 13, 2010 11:58Al Jazeera: World Cup broadcast sabotaged
Technical problems on opening night ruin broadcast in areas across the Middle East.
June 12, 2010 11:13
Best of the Web: 11 June
The Side Effects of Open Innovation; Check Out This Amazing Video Showing How Far The Human Race Has Come ;Rulers of the new silk road
June 11, 2010 11:07
Anyone for bog snorkeling?
World Cup this, World Cup that… Kipp is getting sick of hearing about it. We want a world championship where we get to play, too.
June 10, 2010 5:18
FIFA World Cup vs. ICC Cricket World Cup
With the FIFA World Cup bearing down on us fast, Kipp took time out to remember that the event is not necessarily the last word in sports tournaments.
June 9, 2010 3:10
World Cup’s workers face unemployment
The business end of the World Cup will end soon for an estimated 400,000 South African workers, as their temporary work concludes with the start of the tournament.
June 9, 2010 3:03
Best of the Web: 4 June
Complete Guide To All 32 Teams Playing In The World Cup; 8 Ways To Listen To Your Customers; Anti-Israel protests around the world
June 4, 2010 10:57
Du and Etisalat: a game with no winners
The UAE’s two telecoms operators have been waging a tit-for-tat war of late; here’s why it doesn’t matter much.
June 2, 2010 3:41UAE goes 3D as new services launch
Both Etisalat and Du launch three dimensional TV services on the same day.
June 2, 2010 9:13
A major step for Turkey
As Prime Minister Erdogan showcases Turkey's prestige on a visit to the White House, the country has its ratings upgraded...
May 19, 2013 9:45
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Fake pilot 'on the run'
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26