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Bank from the brink

Politics & Economics
Two years after the war, Lebanon's economy is on the road to recovery - and its burgeoning banking sector is leading the way.

Sunday, 06 July 2008

Coming soon: A convention centre near you

Travel & Hospitality
The Middle East aims to compete with the top conference destinations in the world - MIME takes a look at some of the most significant conference centre developments in the GCC.

Construction & Industry
MEP contractor Drake & Scull is currently undertaking three of the largest projects underway on the Palm Jumeirah in contracts worth a total of more than $272 million; common to all is the need for co-ordination and good logistics.

Playing it safe

Energy
Improving HSE practices in the oil and gas industry can deliver tangible commercial benefits. Oil & Gas Middle East surveys the industry for best practice.

Data on the move

Technology
As data and information grows exponentially, Brocade's new file management solutions are meant to help enterprises bring some order to the apparent chaos.

Race for the prize

Technology
Y GSM's gamble on virtualisation for its new infrastructure paid off with increased efficiency and reduced costs - while showing bigger telcos that they aren't the only innovators.

Time to eat

Travel & Hospitality
Chefs from across the region swap hot tips and the recipe for success in kitchens across the Middle East.

[Almost not] Flushed with success

Energy
How the Ajman Sewerage project stalled when residents refused to pay connection fees.

Set in stone

Technology
IT best practices are growing in popularity, but some proponents and organisations may be adopting the standards too rigidly. ACN reports.

Juniper sets the goals for new management

Technology
With former IBM chief Samer Shaar recently taking the helm, Juniper's Middle East arm is preparing for a new era. At the company's recent channel summit in Portugal, EMEA VP Gert-Jan Schenk spelt out what's expected.

Saturday, 05 July 2008

Don of Dubai

Construction & Industry
Assistant editor Jamie Stewart discovers that Donald Trump in the flesh is pretty much the Donald Trump we see on television. But has The Don bitten off more than he can chew with his ambitious plans for Dubai? Naturally, he doesn't think so.

Digging deeper

Construction & Industry
As the number of high-rises being constructed in the UAE climbs, the piling and foundation process goes deeper to keep buildings standing for years to come, reports Shikha Mishra.

Shariah by any other name

Travel & Hospitality
The issue of Shariah-compliant hotels continues to be a source of confusion for the travel trade and consumers alike; ATN seeks to clarify the situation.

Sticking to your principles

Travel & Hospitality
Being a great leader means putting aside the needs of your ego and ensuring that you are an inspiring role model for your employees. Executive coach Natalie Gillam of NG Coaching in Dubai, explains how leaders can achieve that by adhering to their principles.

Friday, 04 July 2008

Loads of work

Construction & Industry
As worksites get tighter, the compact dimensions of the skid-steer loader are popular with plant buyers, but what features offer benefits for the owner?