Al Habtoor Group
Al Habtoor sees 'business as normal soon'
Chairman of giant firm says UAE's strength will see it through the global economic crisis.
Low oil to drive global economic recovery
Eric Chaney of AXA Group, weighs in on who's really responsible for the international recession.
Dubai CDS falls on Borse Dubai loan deal
Cost of insuring Dubai's debt in credit default swaps market falls 50bps, to 950bps.
Kuwait's Oct inflation eases to 10.4%
Annual inflation in Kuwait eases as food cost pressure declined, according to official data.
Bank chief eyes fall in UAE interbank interest rates
Central bank governor says plan in place to force down 'relatively high' rates.
Commercial Bank of Kuwait warns of tough Q1
CBK's chairman tells TV channel profit for first 3 months will not match year-earlier period.
DIFC chief economist urges Gulf gov'ts on sukuks
Dr Nasser Saidi says there has never been a better time to start issuing Islamic bonds.
Property expert predicts up to 25% drop in rents
EXCLUSIVE: Dubai Real Estate Institute MD sees substantial decrease over next 18 months.
Middle East Express man
Holiday Inn Express general manager Mark Gillings discusses the market-education process of introducing a limited-service brand to the Middle East and the importance of staff morale.
Global crisis 'will be good for UAE property sector'
Dubai businessman says correction will remove 'unscrupulous developers'.
UBS cuts its price target on First Gulf Bank
Swiss investment bank cites Abu Dhabi bank's high exposure to property sector.
Fitch paints difficult 2009 for Kuwaiti banks
Ratings agency says banks are likely to face problems amid global crisis, oil price decline.
Eco warriors
When it comes to environmental initiatives, it seems the aviation industry is leaving no stone unturned.
Winging their way to 2011 WC
The UAE national cricket team travels to South Africa for the World Cup qualifiers in April. As James Siviter writes, qualification could be a turning point for cricket in the UAE.
Fewer UAE new build contracts in 2009 - survey
Poll also indicates a shift in business to countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Umrah visits set to boost Saudi coffers by $4bn
Companies market their programmes abroad in bid to boost religious tourism budget.
Chinese connection
Alicia Buller fills up on authentic Chinese cuisine with a difference at Hukama, The Address Hotel's new upbeat eatery.
Charity begins at home
Financial analyst turned charity CEO Jonathan Reckford has swapped trading floor for building floors.
Iran urges global nuclear disarmament
Mideast country says elimination of atomic weapons only guarantee against their use or threatened use.
Charity begins at home
Financial analyst turned charity CEO Jonathan Reckford has swapped trading floor for building floors.