Business Features
Linking gold and oil prices
- What do the price of oil and the price of gold have in common? At the moment, both more and less than you might think.
- United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, October 06 - 2004 at 08:46 |

Basel II heralds huge banking reforms
- The new Basel II bank regulations herald a huge shakeup of the Arab financial sector. By Richard Dean in Dubai.
- United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, October 05 - 2004 at 14:40
FDI in Iran's auto industry picks up speed
- Iran has built a reputation as a serious auto manufacturer. Now, foreign companies are making an investment leap of faith.
- Iran: Monday, October 04 - 2004 at 09:07 |

Can Oman succeed in tourism?
- Oman is pushing hard to promote tourism. But can the sultanate truly hope to compete with the regional heavyweights?
- Oman: Sunday, October 03 - 2004 at 08:41
Is Linux a threat to Microsoft?
- In the Middle East, the answer depends upon who gets asked the question. But many are now asking such questions about Linux.
- United Arab Emirates: Saturday, October 02 - 2004 at 13:57
Saudi Arabia, a golden opportunity
- Windfall oil revenues will help Saudi Arabia wipe out the public debt and create jobs.
- Saudi Arabia: Thursday, September 30 - 2004 at 08:44
China and the Middle East
- What will the growth of Asia's mightiest economy mean for the Middle East?
- China: Sunday, September 05 - 2004 at 16:01
Dubai as a model for Singapore
- Singapore's economic miracle can serve as a model for the Middle East. But increasingly it is Singapore that can learn from places like Dubai. By Richard Dean.
- United Arab Emirates: Saturday, September 04 - 2004 at 10:19




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