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2 May 2013 Updated at 4:10 PM UAE
Anissa Helou interview: Accidental Cook
Food»

Anissa Helou interview: Accidental Cook

Thursday, 2 May 2013 4:10 PM

Food writer, chef and entrepreneur tells us how she found her way to the head of the food industry’s table

START - the art of success
Culture & Society»

START - the art of success

Friday, 12 April 2013 6:16 PM

Founded six years ago, START was an ambitious programme to provide art education for underprivileged children in the region. Director Tanaz Dizadji reveals how it has become a huge success, reaching close to 6,000 children

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Lockheed Martin interview: Charles W. Moore
Politics & Economics»

Lockheed Martin interview: Charles W. Moore

Wednesday, 23 January 2013 10:59 PM

Lockheed Martin CEO on Gulf countries efforts to boost their military arsenal

Best of 2012: HRH Prince Alwaleed interview
Banking & Finance»

Best of 2012: HRH Prince Alwaleed interview

Sunday, 16 December 2012 9:17 AM

In a candid interview at his offices in Riyadh, the prince explains why he has been vindicated with the investments he made - and those he didn’t

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Stuck in a rut
Politics & Economics»

Stuck in a rut

Sunday, 2 September 2012 7:43 AM

Dr James Zogby, author of Arab Voices: What They Are Saying To Us And Why It Matters, talks to Arabian Business about the joint-efforts required to improve Arab and US relations

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Best of 2012: Muna AbuSulayman interview
Culture & Society»

Best of 2012: Muna AbuSulayman interview

Sunday, 12 August 2012 9:15 AM

While the Arab Spring has not yet resulted in greater prominence for the region’s female workforce, prominent Saudi social commentator Muna AbuSulayman believes that the seeds of change have been planted

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Best of 2012: Reem Assad interview
Culture & Society»

Best of 2012: Reem Assad interview

Sunday, 15 July 2012 1:11 PM

Reem Asaad’s Facebook campaign against men working in lingerie shops in Saudi Arabia led to the creation of thousands of new jobs for women in the kingdom. She tells Claire Valdini how she did it

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The long and winding road
Banking & Finance»

The long and winding road

Sunday, 1 July 2012 8:22 AM

Over the past 40 years, Munib Masri has played an integral role in the Palestinian peace process, with Yasser Arafat offering him the Palestinian premiership several times. Along the way, he has also created one of the country’s most successful companies, PADICO. In a rare interview, he lifts the lid on an incredible journey through politics, profits and philanthropy

Best of 2012: Dr Khalid Al Subai interview
Technology»

Best of 2012: Dr Khalid Al Subai interview

Sunday, 24 June 2012 8:56 AM

The tiny gulf state of Qatar is paving the way to discovering new alien planets. Astronomer Dr Khalid Al Subai says how his team is helping to answer some of the world’s most profound questions

Maher Kaddoura interview: Taking the high road
Culture & Society»

Maher Kaddoura interview: Taking the high road

Sunday, 22 April 2012 11:19 AM

Maher Kaddoura was one of Jordan’s most successful executives, running Accenture’s Middle East business. But the sudden death of his son in a road accident changed everything

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Facing the music
Retail»

Facing the music

Tuesday, 6 March 2012 5:29 PM

While CD sales in the west are dwindling, Virgin Megastore decided to increase the music section in its stores in the Middle East. The gamble has certainly paid off for its president Nisreen Shocair, who reports an increase in revenue and plans for further expansion.

Tej B Raj Lohia interview: Eagle-eyed security
Culture & Society»

Tej B Raj Lohia interview: Eagle-eyed security

Saturday, 11 February 2012 9:01 PM

The onset of the Arab Spring and continued terrorist fears mean the security industry is booming in the gulf

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IMF sees high Saudi spending, budget surplus in 2012
Politics & Economics»

IMF sees high Saudi spending, budget surplus in 2012

Wednesday, 21 December 2011 12:29 PM

Kingdom’s near-term outlook remains strong on this year's surge in oil revenues

The art of success
Culture & Society»

The art of success

Tuesday, 11 October 2011 2:07 PM

Khaled Samawi made a fortune from banking. Now he’s doing even better from art

Calling all lawyers
Culture & Society»

Calling all lawyers

Thursday, 8 September 2011 4:58 PM

Legal profession's biggest conference arrives in the Middle East


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