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Friday, 27 November 2009 09:45 UAE time

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Self control

Transportation
Question: What are the advantages of self storage for companies that operate in the Middle East region?



Thursday, 26 November 2009

Off the peg

Banking & Finance
Prior to the Lehman collapse, everyone was talking about the dollar peg; now it's back in fashion, says Damian Reilly.

Off the peg

Wednesday, 25 November 2009

Four ways to pull an economy out of recession

Banking & Finance
The US is starting to expand. Even Ireland, one of the countries worst hit by the credit crunch, isn't contracting anymore.

Four ways to pull an economy out of recession

The Middle East’s 25 smartest banks

Banking & Finance
This week Arabian Business celebrates the 25 banks that have weathered the financial storm the best.


Tuesday, 24 November 2009

A template for success

Politics & Economics
Sulaiman Al Fahim on why he thinks Dubai is still the city that others aspire to be.


Monday, 23 November 2009

Why I h8 junk txts

Technology
Joanne Bladd explains why she's taking a stand against telco companies.

Why I h8 junk txts

Sunday, 22 November 2009

The big chill

Technology
Secret CIO battles to find gainful employment.

The big chill

The Roubini Vs Rogers debate

Banking & Finance
Which is the bigger threat - inflation or deflation? William Pesek attempts to find answers to the critical debate.

The Roubini Vs Rogers debate

Saturday, 21 November 2009

Is Dubai ready for PPPs?

Construction & Industry
In the latter part of 2008, when the West started to feel the impact of the global economic crisis, the local press asked: will Dubai be hit by the recession? Nine months later, only one answer can honestly be given.

Is Dubai ready for PPPs?

The role of the project controller

Construction & Industry
Syed Ali Dilawer highlights the growing importance of project controllers within the construction industry.  

The role of the project controller

Key points while entering into a joint venture in the Middle East

Construction & Industry
James Bremen advises what to keep in mind while entering into a joint venture or consortium agreement.

Key points while entering into a joint venture in the Middle East

Friday, 20 November 2009

Regional private equity industry shake-out and consolidation has already begun

Banking & Finance
Private equity in the GCC continues to grow notwithstanding the current difficult economic climate. In fact, the fundamentals that contributed to its growth are as valid today as they were a couple of years ago.

Regional private equity industry shake-out and consolidation has already begun

Thursday, 19 November 2009

Trading places

Travel & Hospitality
Dubai may have lost its exclusive cachet forever as a result of a new focus on discounted leisure business, but this will be positive for the industry, says Nigel Teasdale from Vision Hospitality Asset Management.

Trading places

Where have all the optimists gone?

Banking & Finance
Damian Reilly's on the lookout for someone, anyone, who will tell him everything is going to turn out fine in 2010.

Where have all the optimists gone?

Tuesday, 17 November 2009

Short-term gain, long-term pain

Politics & Economics
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.


Abu Dhabi activates content production

Media & Marketing
A new TV and broadcast show will be hosted in Abu Dhabi next month. Many industry figures have been calling us to find out what it’s all about.


Monday, 16 November 2009

Barmy about Obama

Politics & Economics
Joanne Bladd questions whether the global plaudits for US president are deserved.


Oman Air ups the stakes

Travel & Hospitality
Where do we go from the poshest loo in the skies?

Oman Air ups the stakes

Sitting at the travel industry's top table

Travel & Hospitality
The travel industry's most influential players are revealed in the Arabian Travel News Power 50.

Sitting at the travel industry's top table

Sunday, 15 November 2009

Banking on growth

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


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