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Where our team of editors discuss what they think about the current BMME Issue.
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Playing by the rules
After facing years of criticism for lack of transparency in its financial sector, the UAE has finally introduced a new set of corporate governance guidelines for the country’s banks.18 Jun 2009
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Latest News
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Iran-Venezuela make stand against US
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has vowed to counter US "imperialism" with strong support from Venezuela, Bolivia, Brazil and Cuba's Fidel Castro.Read more
26/11/2009 16:53
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Abu Dhabi lend Dubai $5bn
Two wholly-owned Abu Dhabi banks have subscribed a further US$5 billion in financing for debt-laden Dubai, the emirate's department of finance said in a statement on Wednesday.Read more
25/11/2009 16:49
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UAE the top investor in Iraq for 2009
The United Arab Emirates is the world's top investor in Iraq so far this year, having announced US$37.7 billion worth of projects in the first nine months of 2009, mainly in the...Read more
24/11/2009 13:32
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Citadel Capital to go public
The leading private equity firm in the MENA region will list shares on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) in a move that underscores Citadel Capital's commitment to transparency and...Read more
23/11/2009 17:03
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Kuwait: Gulf currency not imminent
The Kuwaiti Finance Minister, Mustafa al-Shamali, has told parliament that more preparation time will be needed before the Gulf region is ready for a single currency.Read more
19/11/2009 16:30
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OPEC could lose out in Copenhagen
The IEA claim that if the UN strike a deal at the UN summit in Copenhagen next month, which puts a curb on climate change, the OPEC oil cartel could stand to lose 4.0 trillion...Read more
16/11/2009 16:43
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Editor’s Choice
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Medical tourism in the Middle East
Medical tourism in the Middle East has so far been far from many people's first choice. This looks set to change as several countries look to push their case to become major...Read more -
Flying high-tech
Since taking on the role of CIO of Royal Jordanian, Ahmed Abu Ragheb has transformed the airline into a high tech 21st century carrier. Diana Milne asks him how he did it.Read more -
Fly buy
As the sponsor behind some of the world’s most high profile sporting events, Dubai Duty Free is not your average airport retailer. But then, as Diana Milne finds out, neither is...Read more -
A refreshing change
Masafi has transformed itself from a small regional mineral water producer into a multi million dirham food and beverage company with sights set on becoming an international...Read more -
Doing business the intelligent way
Ovum analyst Helena Schwenk why BI remains a top priority for CIOs and how they can the technology as a recession busting tool.Read more -
Taking IT to the next level
Business Management talks to Basil AbdelNabi, Head of Information Technology for Arab Bank, about the challenges facing today's CIOs.Read more
Readers’ Choice
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Doing more with less: a necessary ingred...
The reality of an uncertain economy has convinced many companies to re-evaluate operations – starting with ways to be more productive. By NetSimplicityRead more -
The worst case scenario
Business continuity has risen to prominence in recent years as multinational companies appreciate the need to invest in sound planning strategies should the worst happen. BM...Read more -
How the bubble burst
As the future of the GCC economies hangs in the balance we report on the devastating impact of the global downturn on the region's expansion plans and why thousands of...Read more -
Up, up and away
We hear from Kevin Ducksbury of Air Partner on how private jet travel can save that precious commodity called time.Read more -
Shopping for a Jet Card? Read the small ...
Caveat emptor. If diligently followed, this simple 'buyer beware' rule will always provide a reassuring first level of protection when shopping for a jet card membership...Read more -
Investing in the future - business proce...
How Kofax Intelligent Capture and Exchange increases business competitiveness.Read more
Executive Interviews
Can you afford to ignore the threats?
Business Management sits down with Kevin Burton to discuss how organisations need to cover al bases with their all-important business continuity planning.
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A risky situation
Apathy and a lack of understanding has sidelined risk management in the past. Iliyas Campbell of Diligence says now is the time a renewed focus.
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Customer satisfaction is key
In these lean times the ability to attract and retain customers can prove a real competitive advantage over the competition. To discover more we hear from STI systems’ Jay Bauer.
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