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Will the UAE's bourses merge into one entity?

GCC business outlook: United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) remains the driving force behind economic changes and the... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, May 28 - 2009 at 12:37
Large companies looking to conduct business in Dubai are unlikely to be swayed by media coverage

Will international media criticism hurt Dubai businesses?

The spate of recent negative articles in the international press concerning Dubai's reaction to... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, April 27 - 2009 at 15:58
Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi's response to the Independent article

Dubai responds to media criticism

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, used his recent 'media e-session' to... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, April 27 - 2009 at 15:48
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum answering journalists questions

Sheikh Mohammed: The worst of the crisis is over

UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, April 19 - 2009 at 17:27
Downsizing staff numbers should be a company's last resort

How to minimize the impact of downsizing

Many companies have opted to reduce their workforce as a way to cope with the financial crisis,... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, April 14 - 2009 at 10:58
Dubai will not witness the collapse predicted in international media coverage

Media reports of Dubai's demise speak too soon

Contrary to many reports in the international media, Dubai is not facing the calamity that... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, March 31 - 2009 at 10:25
The construction sector is, surprisingly, still hiring

UAE job seekers focus on recession proof sectors

Although the economic downturn has severely trimmed the number of available jobs in the UAE,... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, March 23 - 2009 at 16:44
General Motors has said that the rate of car loan rejections soared to 30% in November

UAE car dealers face challenging times

After years of double digit growth, auto dealers in the UAE are facing a sharp slowdown in demand... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, March 22 - 2009 at 09:23
The effects of the global financial crisis are being felt in Dubai

Dubai employers make cuts as downturn deepens

An increasing number of companies in Dubai are announcing layoffs and adjusting their hiring and... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, January 27 - 2009 at 11:41
Rents in some of Dubai's malls are likely to see a softening as footfall slows

Dubai malls' rental rates face '40% correction'

Dubai has one of the largest collections of malls per capita in the world, but concerns about... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, January 21 - 2009 at 14:08
The Dubai International Financial Centre currently houses 243 firms

Dubai's banks may eventually seek consolidation

Expansion, specialisation and internationalisation have been big on Dubai's banking agenda in... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, January 07 - 2009 at 11:48
Dubai's Knowledge Village has brought in a high number of educational partners

Rising education fees scare off prospective students

The education sector is one of the best markers of inflation for the Gulf. If the region's... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, January 06 - 2009 at 10:56
Tatweer has taken a firmer role in pushing Dubailand forward

Dubailand struggles with ambitious targets

Dubailand is expected to play a key role in helping Dubai achieve its goal of attracting 15... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, November 18 - 2008 at 10:41
Dubai Healthcare City is a keystone in the battle to attract medical tourism

UAE sets sights on medical tourism industry

The UAE is rapidly expanding its infrastructure in a bid to grab a bigger slice of the thriving... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, August 31 - 2008 at 12:00
Dubai hotel occupancy rates have dropped slightly on 2007

Dubai hotels face challenges as summer heats up

While occupancy numbers for Dubai hotels this summer appear to remain strong, there are... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, July 29 - 2008 at 14:27