Retail

Finger-licking food tops for teens

Jul 20, 2011

KFC, McDonald's, Adidas, Pepsi and Nokia make up the top five brands among Emirati teenagers, according to a report. Read article Finger-licking food tops for teens

Al Maya going gourmet in Dubai

Jul 20, 2011

Supermarkets focus on convenience while keeping products local and high quality. Read article Al Maya going gourmet in Dubai

Sweeter second quarter for Savola

Jul 20, 2011

Savola, which owns the Middle East's biggest sugar refining business, sees stronger results buoyed by a fall in global food prices. Read article Sweeter second quarter for Savola

economics

India terror insurance set to rise
Jul 19, 2011
India Dispatch: Premiums for terrorism insurance are set to rise for the second time in three years after last week's bombings in India.

Anuj Chopra

economics

Abraaj confident on Mena prospects despite Arab Spring
Jul 18, 2011
Just as global private equity was bouncing back, the Mena region turmoil in the spring thwarted its recovery. Yet, a resilient Abraaj Capital is bringing in healthy returns for investors and punching far above its weight.

Frank Kane

Finding an edge in business with social networking

Jul 16, 2011

It is remarkable how an act as simple as pressing a key on my computer keyboard can have a major impact on someone's life choices. Read article Finding an edge in business with social networking

Emirates rapped over South Africa advertising

Jul 15, 2011

Emirates advert aimed at consumers in South Africa is banned for making "misleading" claims. Read article Emirates rapped over South Africa advertising

Rolls to unlock second-hand market

Jul 14, 2011

Rolls-Royce is to start selling used luxury cars through its network of dealers in the Middle East - with video. Read article Rolls to unlock second-hand market

Porsche sales in UAE surge 41%, driven by Cayenne 4x4

Jul 13, 2011

Sales of Porsche sports cars grow at a rapid pace during the first six months of the year. Read article Porsche sales in UAE surge 41%, driven by Cayenne 4x4

Inflation pressure builds in UAE

Jul 13, 2011

Falling accommodation costs may mean the UAE may be cheaper to live than many places for now, but inflationary pressures are forecast to build in the economy. Read article Inflation pressure builds in UAE

Dubai Duty Free predicts revenue rise

Jul 12, 2011

Dubai Duty Free, which was recently named the UAE's top "superbrand", expects revenues to more than double to Dh12.5 billion by 2020. Read article Dubai Duty Free predicts revenue rise

Aston Martin separates from Al Habtoor

Jul 12, 2011

Aston Martin is set to reposition its brand in the UAE and end its relationship with Al Habtoor Motors after 20 years - with video. Read article Aston Martin separates from Al Habtoor

Almarai told to reverse its milk price increase

Jul 12, 2011

Almarai slumped the most in four months after it said it would comply with a government order to cancel a price hike it had put in place Read article Almarai told to reverse its milk price increase

Eating out takes bigger bite

Jul 11, 2011

Eating steak might now become rare as top restaurants push up their prices Read article Eating out takes bigger bite

Lunch mystery over for Sowwah Island staff

Jul 8, 2011

Jones the Grocer expands to Sowwah Island to fill the gap for upmarket eateries in Abu Dhabi's new business district. Read article Lunch mystery over for Sowwah Island staff

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economics

Can the blood really be washed from the diamonds?
Jul 18, 2011
Zimbabwe's military generals, who increasingly control the country and its economy, stand to benefit from the decision to end sanctions against the country's diamond exports.

Gavin du Venage

economics

A boom threatened by inflation
Jul 17, 2011
India Dispatch: growing wealth and a swelling middle class are driving consumerism and retail sales in India - good news for the economy, except for inflation.

Anuj Chopra

economics

Egypt unlikely to privatise again
Jul 17, 2011
Privatisations across Egypt's companies during the 1990s has been blamed for the cronyism that helped spur this year's revolution.

Farah Halime

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Lawyers in Dubai need to be licensed

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