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GCC's Apprentice show set for TV debut

GCC's Apprentice show set for TV debut

Media & Marketing
Programme fronted by Hydra Properties chief to air on Wednesday, to feature Donald Trump.

First Emirati feature film set to start production
Media & Marketing
City of Life to be shot in Dubai, in three languages with funding from UAE company.

AB.com's most popular stories of 2008
Media & Marketing
As 2009 begins, we look back at the 10 most read stories on Arabian Business last year.

Shakira concert 'will go ahead' - Emirates Palace
Media & Marketing
Pop star's Abu Dhabi gig will not be affected by Dubai ruler's New Year order.

more »MIDDLE EAST MEDIA & MARKETING COMMENT

Ad revenue slump set to force TV industry rethink
Facing a protracted recession, the international broadcast industry is bracing for a difficult year.

 Aaron Greenwood  

Party like it’s 1999
The spectacular Atlantis Hotel opening has been a marketing masterstroke, and worth every dirham, argues Rob Corder.

 Rob Corder

EDITOR'S CHOICE

  1. Villa prices fall by up to 45% amid real estate slump »
  2. UAE 'likely to see budget deficit in 2009' »
  3. Saudi economic cities unaffected by falling oil, says CEO »
  4. Free healing for job losers  »
  5. Internet services fully restored in Qatar - Qtel »

more »OTHER MIDDLE EAST BUSINESS NEWS STORIES

Banking & Finance

  1. Abu Dhabi bank chief resigns
  2. Arab banks set to see 2009 profits fall by up to 40%

Construction & Industry

  1. Construction chief predicts many firms will go bust
  2. Berths go on offer at new luxury Dubai marina

Culture & Society

  1. Female suicide bomber kills 35 in Baghdad
  2. Expats receive leeway over ID card deadline

Education

  1. First Gulf signs $323mn Sorbonne campus loan
  2. New university students to face Arabic test

Energy

  1. Oil price steady above $48 a barrel
  2. New Bahrain energy services firm to create 250 jobs

Healthcare

  1. Bird flu flutters closer to Gulf countries
  2. Free healing for job losers

Islamic Finance

  1. Saudi Hollandi completes $207mn sukuk sale
  2. Qatar Islamic Bank eyes $1.04bn through wealth fund

Media & Marketing

  1. GCC's Apprentice show set for TV debut
  2. First Emirati feature film set to start production

Personal Finance

  1. Consumer pain as banks tighten lending rules
  2. Bank makes pledge on lending amid financial crisis

Politics & Economics

  1. Moody's cuts outlook on Bahrain sovereign rating
  2. Fighting rages in Gaza as Israel rebuffs truce calls

Real Estate

  1. Dubai rental index awaits roll out
  2. Saudi economic cities unaffected by falling oil, says CEO

Retail

  1. Fashion retailer plans GCC expansion in 2009
  2. Abu Dhabi gold jewellery sales fall 40% in Dec

Sport

  1. Beckham set for AC Milan debut in Dubai
  2. FA Cup draw throws up Merseyside derby

Technology

  1. Shrinking Apple CEO reveals illness details
  2. Internet services fully restored in Qatar - Qtel

Transportation

  1. Dubai set to triple bus service amid Metro fears
  2. Wataniya upbeat on launch despite global crisis

Travel & Hospitality

  1. Airport approval set to cut Abu Dhabi fog delays
  2. Dubai hotels slash rates by up to 40%

more »MIDDLE EAST MEDIA & MARKETING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

  1. Sales & Marketing Manager Skills
    14 January 2009 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  2. 11th Annual Sign & Graphic Imaging Middle East 2009
    15 February 2009 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  3. Saudi Communications 2009
    15 February 2009 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
See all events »

MORE MEDIA & MARKETING STORIES

  1. Dubai Metro's $817mn ad contract awarded
  2. Iran president delivers UK Christmas message
  3. Bush shoe protester trial to start Dec. 31
  4. Lawyer says Bush shoe thrower to sue
  5. Bush shoe protester deserves medal: poll
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SPOT POLL

What effect do you think Dubai's in-coming rental index will have on the spiralling cost of rents?

No effect as the regulatory agency has no powers to enforce the index.
Will stop one-off extortionate rent hikes, but will have little impact on overall rises.
Will improve the overall situation as tenants will have more power to challenge unfair hikes.
Will solve all problems with rents.
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