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GCC have reasons to be fearful
Growing tension between the US and Iran threatens to hinder the entire region's economic development. The GCC has good reason to be fearful...02 Feb 2010
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Latest News
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Dealing with the Afghan opium trade
It was during the Soviet invasion of the 1970s and 80s that the Afghan government started losing control of its provinces. Under a weakened regime warlords flourished, but one...Read more
04/02/2010 16:26
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Iraq and Libya strike it rich
European oil giant Shell and Malaysia's state-run Petronas oil company finalised a contract on Sunday to develop Iraq's giant Majnoon oil field, while Russian energy giant...Read more
02/02/2010 09:08
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The future of FDI in the Middle East
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the Middle East will remain low throughout 2010, but the long term future looks bright as opportunities can still be found, that's according...Read more
25/01/2010 17:01
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Kuwait establish stock market regulator
The Kuwaiti stock exchange will be getting a market regulator to ensure complete transparency to prevent insider trading and fraud.Read more
21/01/2010 14:47
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SA reveal renewable energy ambitions
The world's largest oil producer has announced it plans to join the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).Read more
19/01/2010 09:24
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France and Kuwait sign nuclear deal
The oil-rich state of Kuwait has taken steps to ensure a more secure energy and economic future in the face of dwindling reserves of the natural resource.Read more
15/01/2010 16:28
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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 -
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 -
A hot commodity
The financial crisis has left hordes of investors with badly burnt fingers. The effect on the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) was a nosedive in trading volumes as...Read more -
New horizons
Dr Samir Pradhan of the Gulf Research Centre gives an in-depth insight into the current trends shaping the global Islamic finance industry.Read more -
Educating the Kingdom
Saudi Arabia has allocated 25 percent of its 2009 budget to developing its education sector and recently opened the doors to its showpiece learning facility, the King Abdullah...Read more
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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 -
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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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