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Sunday, 06 September 2009

Dollar is funny money in push for world currency

Banking & Finance
Kevin Hassett discusses the possibility of a world currency emerging sooner rather than later.

Dollar is funny money in push for world currency

Saturday, 05 September 2009

Metro - Have Your Say

Transportation
Do you think the Dubai Metro will be a hit or will passengers give it a miss in favour of cars?


Dubai Metro era

Construction & Industry
I got back from my holiday only to be faced with a building collapse, a labour protest and of course the build up to the opening of Dubai Metro. This has got to be the most excitement we’ve had in over a year.

Dubai Metro era

Building failure — Part 1

Construction & Industry
Mohammed Azad Hossain identifies the most common reasons for building failure and how to avoid a collapse.

Building failure — Part 1

Understanding the Middle East construction market

Construction & Industry
Jonathan Brufal analyses the results of a survey by Norton Rose on the construction market in the Middle East.


Friday, 04 September 2009

Royal reasons for overlooking financial meltdown

Banking & Finance
Economics hasn't offered convincing theories explaining the current crisis, says Matthew Lynn.

Royal reasons for overlooking financial meltdown

Thursday, 03 September 2009

The value of daily news

Media & Marketing
Charging for news might just be the way to ensure its long-term future, says Damian Reilly.

The value of daily news

Sunday, 30 August 2009

Dubai has the X-Factor

Media & Marketing
Battered but not beaten, Dubai is fighting back with a marketing offensive that includes bringing the X-Factor to town.


Wall Street 'corruption' might buy crook a break

Banking & Finance
Ann Woolmer calls for fair justice - as a culture of corruption breeds more corruption.

Wall Street 'corruption' might buy crook a break

Saturday, 29 August 2009

Public interest

Construction & Industry
The results of an investigation into the collapse of a building in Dubai's Deira are eagerly awaited. Not least by the insurers, who will be hoping for relief from their financial obligations. But the industry as a whole should also seize this as an opportunity to learn from the misfortune of others.

Public interest

Exporting sunshine

Construction & Industry
Ted Sullivan discusses how the industry has begun to view solar energy and associated costs.

Exporting sunshine

Rebuild and reboot

Construction & Industry
Holman Fenwick and Willan solicitor Catherine Blackmore discusses the legalities behind restructuring a business in the UAE.

Rebuild and reboot

Thursday, 27 August 2009

Balancing act

Politics & Economics
GCC must not pamper its poor nor support capitalism that aids the rich and hurts the poor, says Rob Corder.


Tuesday, 25 August 2009

Skype hype

Technology
The news that Skype is planning on opening an office in Bahrain could be good news for users.

Skype hype

Monday, 24 August 2009

Forget Twitter

Media & Marketing
Why Middle East PR consultants must learn to walk before they can run, says Andrew Mackay.


Sunday, 23 August 2009

CEOs in the making

Politics & Economics
Expert Dr Tommy Weir ponders whether the GCC can produce more business leaders.


The big steal

Technology
Secret CIO goes undercover.

The big steal

Thursday, 20 August 2009

Better late than never

Technology
Roger Field examines the business case for 3G services in Jordan after the first licence is awarded.

Better late than never

Wednesday, 19 August 2009

Who buys bonds without transparency?

Banking & Finance
King of Shaves wants to issue corporate bonds. Is buying them a good idea?


Bricks and brains

Travel & Hospitality
Vision Hospitality Asset Management regional director for the Middle East Nigel Teasdale explains why it is important for operators to work with their asset managers, especially where hotel refurbishments and benchmarking issues are concerned.

Bricks and brains

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