Business Features

Satellite TV after the Iraq War
Before the Iraq conflict began, Arab satellite news channels offered platforms for debate about the impending war and what steps might be taken to avert it. After the start of the American-led invasion, they brought the war from the streets of Baghdad and Basra into the homes of Arabs around the world. More than any other single factor, they helped to shape Arab opinion and garner regional support for Iraq.
Wednesday, May 07 - 2003 at 10:27

All that glitters is not gold for traders
Soaring prices have sent Gulf gold-buyers running for cover. Can the regional industry bounce back? A report from the souks.
Saturday, April 05 - 2003 at 12:53

BMW triumphs over X5 total recall
Big trouble with BMW's popular X5 SUV forced the carmaker to recall the model. Inside the German company's comeback strategy.
Saturday, April 05 - 2003 at 12:51

Gulf advertsing in crisis mood
Advertising budgets in the Gulf have been in decline since September 11, and show no immediate sign of recovering. How can the media handle this crisis?
Saturday, April 05 - 2003 at 12:50

Credit rating agencies at war
When the top credit ratings agencies state their opinions, billions of dollars change hands. But what happens when they disagree? This could be bad news for Middle East project finance.
Saturday, April 05 - 2003 at 12:49

Interview: Sir Martin Sorrell, ceo WPP
With 65,000 employees in over 100 countries, WPP is one of the world's leading communications services groups. The group's CEO discusses advertising, technology and the clash of civilizations.
Saturday, March 15 - 2003 at 12:48

Interview: Mohamed Alabbar, Emaar Properties
Mohamed A. Alabbar is chairman of Emaar Properties and combines a vast range of public and business activities in Dubai. He is one of the young visionary leaders supporting Dubai Crown Prince General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Saturday, March 15 - 2003 at 11:10

Interview: Naguib Sawaris, ceo Orascom Telecom
Egypt's mighty Orascom Telecom Holding is the largest GSM operator in the Middle East, Africa and the Indian subcontinent. The company's straight-talking CEO admits his mistakes and
outlines his strategy for the future.
Saturday, March 15 - 2003 at 11:10