Why reining in red tape is key to offsetting financial woes and keeping the GCC competitive
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UAE to unveil bankruptcy law to aid businesses
Gulf state likely to roll out new legislation in 2012, says Dubai Chamber chief
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JBR set to swap retail for office space amid low sales
Project mulls revamping plaza-level stores into offices in bid to attract new tenants
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Qatar, Saudi to dominate next Gulf building boom
Huge state spending plans offer new revenue streams to contractors, says Al Jaber
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Dubai’s DSI sees AED3bn in revenues by year-end
UAE contractor ramping up Saudi operations, on track to re-enter Libya in early 2012
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Education is Arab women’s ‘best weapon for change’
Rising numbers of women in the classroom will bolster numbers in the boardroom, says activist
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Women split on Gulf maternity leave policies
Execs fear working mothers could abuse the system, others say leave period too short
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Abu Dhabi-backed airline will maintain profitability in 2012, says its COO Peter Baumgartner
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CEO of Lebanese retail group says crises teach you to adapt and react much quicker
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Airport retail sales set to rise to AED10.6bn spurred by increase in tourists through Dubai airport
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Women bear brunt of gaps in Gulf workplace policies
Inadequate maternity leave, lack of flexible hours shuts women out of workplace
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Saudi falls short on opening door for female lawyers
Kingdom must do more to offer equal opportunities to women, says Saudi activist
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Failings of state-linked firms behind Dubai debt crisis
Culture of over-leveraging to blame for economic woes, says Shehab Gargash
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More women rising to the top in Gulf business
More females breaking through the glass ceiling, say women executives ahead of key forum
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UAE sees Indian workforce shrink as home salaries rise
UAE consulate sees fall in visa numbers as India boom keeps workers at home
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Visa red-tape hurting firms, says Dubai Chamber chief
Gulf emirate needs revamp of visa laws to reduce toll on businesses, says Hamad Buamim
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Worst is over for Dubai property, says Alabbar
House prices flatlining as investors seek safe haven buys, says Emaar chairman