A template for success
Sulaiman Al Fahim on why he thinks Dubai is still the city that others aspire to be.

Why I h8 junk txts
Joanne Bladd explains why she's taking a stand against telco companies.

The Roubini Vs Rogers debate
Which is the bigger threat - inflation or deflation? William Pesek attempts to find answers to the critical debate.

Where have all the optimists gone?
Damian Reilly's on the lookout for someone, anyone, who will tell him everything is going to turn out fine in 2010.

Sitting at the travel industry's top table
The travel industry's most influential players are revealed in the Arabian Travel News Power 50.

Short-term gain, long-term pain
Thousands of Kuwaitis are taking gov't salaries for work they don’t do. They’ll suffer for it in the future, says Andrew White.

Barmy about Obama
Joanne Bladd questions whether the global plaudits for US president are deserved.

Banking on growth
Oliver Cornock says Oman's banking sector has weathered the financial storm better than most.

Transparency pays
ADCB's move to make public the pay packets of senior executives needs to be applauded, says Damian Reilly.

Green light
Joanne Bladd welcomes Abu Dhabi’s plan to ban plastic bags but argues that it should be just the beginning.