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Facing up to the reality of a new oil crisis
Every major recession in the United States since 1971 has been preceded by an oil crisis. Today... Read full article »
The Middle East tourism paradox
Turn on the television and the scenes of violence in the Middle East tell one story. Yet tourism... Read full article »
Mergers top the Gulf banking agenda
The new 'Channels' retail banking strategy conference, organised by IIR Holdings this week heard... Read full article »
Etisalat monopoly ends, business begins
A UAE Federal Decree has swept away the Etisalat monopoly in the telecom sector this week. This... Read full article »
Why Egypt can learn a thing or two from Dubai about tourism
It should not be true. Egypt is the land of the Pharaohs and has been a magnet for tourists since... Read full article »
Dubai Diamond Exchange, another big leap forward
This week saw the launch of the Dubai Diamond Exchange, another bold step by the Dubai Metals and... Read full article »
Where next for the Middle East oil boom?
The pace of new business orders in the Middle East has really picked up in 2004. It does not get... Read full article »
Broadband, time to lobby your telecom operator
Broadband is revolutionizing cable TV, Internet and telephone services around the world. And yet... Read full article »
High level support for UAE credit bureau
Governor of the UAE Central Bank Sultan Bin Nasser Al Suwaidi welcomed the idea of establishing a... Read full article »
Trying to see the bigger picture on Iraq
If conferences could solve the problems of Iraq then they would be over by now. Seldom has more... Read full article »
Why this will be the best year ever for oil revenues
The pundits got it wrong in 2003 which turned out to be the best year for oil income in two... Read full article »
Swiss five-star hotels almost a bargain
Switzerland has long been admired by Middle Eastern visitors for its safe environment, fabulous... Read full article »
New guide to Iraq's capital markets
Atlas Investment Group has published the definitive guide to the capital markets of Iraq this... Read full article »
What monetary regime for Iraq?
Despite measures by the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq to establish an independent... Read full article »
Where next for Dubai real estate?
The recent raising of prices at the Jumeirah Beach Residence development and this week's offer of... Read full article »
