Business

Ireland looks to Gulf to buy its banks

Dec 10, 2010

Irish officials are on a whistle-stop tour of the Gulf to pave the way for major investments in the country in the months to come, including the possible sale of stakes in banks. Read article Ireland looks to Gulf to buy its banks

UAE trade with Australia to reach all-time high

Dec 10, 2010

Surging demand for live sheep and cars will help propel Australian exports to the UAE to a record peak of more than A$2 billion this year. Read article UAE trade with Australia to reach all-time high

Aramex expanding into four new markets

Dec 9, 2010

Aramex, the Dubai-listed global logistics company, today announced a series of strategic acquisitions and partnerships in Turkey, Malaysia, Bangladesh and Vietnam. Read article Aramex expanding into four new markets

media

Being a good sport means sponsorship as well as invitations.

Rupert Wright

energy

Slowly but steadily, women are making their way into the region's male-dominated oil and gas production system, a process that may be helped along by expected skills shortages in parts of the vital industry.

media

Shivani Pandya has led the Dubai International Film Festival with great success since its inception in the past decade, with the aim of seeing the indigenous film industry flourish.

Ben Flanagan

Generosity in need of visible transparency

Dec 10, 2010

For institutions that make loans both to the poor and the enterprising, it is essential that their motivation is above board. 'Doing good' should mean just that. Read article Generosity in need of visible transparency

IEA predicts even higher oil demand for five years

Dec 10, 2010

International Energy Agency revises its medium-term global oil outlook, predicting higher demand over the next five years than it expected just six months ago. Read article IEA predicts even higher oil demand for five years

Facebook CEO pledges to give away wealth

Dec 10, 2010

At 26 and one of the youngest billionaires in the world, Mark Zuckerberg is among 17 who have promised to give away most of their wealth. Read article Facebook CEO pledges to give away wealth

Emirates NBD to add up to 300 jobs

Dec 10, 2010

Emirates NBD is to hire between 200 and 300 new staff as its retail division returns to growth and launches new investment products. Read article Emirates NBD to add up to 300 jobs

Tabreed cancels 970 million shares in bid to lift stock

Dec 10, 2010

Shareholders approve plan to cancel 970 million shares as an effort to lift share price high enough so that company can raise more cash. Read article Tabreed cancels 970 million shares in bid to lift stock

Nestle to invest US$400 million in the Middle East

Dec 9, 2010

The biggest name in the world for food and drink - Nestle - is planning to invest heavily in the Middle East with US$400 million earmarked for expansion in the region. Read article Nestle to invest US$400 million in the Middle East

Ras al Khaimah to pay back Dh1.9bn in government debt

Dec 9, 2010

In a bid to deleverage the government of Ras al Khaimah (RAK) is to paying back more than Dh1 billion early as it seeks to spread its borrowing over the longer term. Read article Ras al Khaimah to pay back Dh1.9bn in government debt

UAE bourses start day in positive mood

Dec 9, 2010

Amid a stream of positive news on the domestic front, including logistics company Aramex announcing expansion, UAE bourses started the day with lively trading. Read article UAE bourses start day in positive mood

Regulators square up to Google dominance

Dec 9, 2010

It is the world's most popular search engine by a comfortable margin, but Google faces a serious threat to its credibility because of an EC investigation. Read article Regulators square up to Google dominance

Budget carriers busy in prosperous region

Dec 9, 2010

Budget airlines are increasing services between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, underscoring how low fares travel is in demand even among some of the world's richest nations. Read article Budget carriers busy in prosperous region

energy

The company's history includes inventions that have become global household names.

Tamsin Carlisle

finance

One would have thought a piece of Bernie Madoff's clothing, or a pair of his shoes, would be the last thing you would want. Who wants a lucky charm from somebody who pulled off the biggest fraud in history?

Rupert Wright

property

The Louvre and Guggenheim projects could be relative bargains as the slowdown means costs are sharply lower.

Angela Giuffrida

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