Business News

Abu Dhabi set up economic think tank
Abu Dhabi has set up an economic think-tank to fill a vacuum of good financial information...
Lindsay Roberts - December 17, 2009
Egypt: Arab women look for platform for action
Egyptian women’s advocacy organization, Karama, has inaugurated a conference to be held Sunday and Monday in Cairo...
Marah Bukai - December 17, 2009
Women's role in economic development praised
Bahrain's women were yesterday promised family stability, empowerment and a central role in the country's development as the nation...
Marah Bukai - December 17, 2009
Ingie Chalhoub named Businesswoman of the Year 2009
UAE. Ingie Chalhoub, President and Managing Director of Etoile Group was presented with a prestigious Businesswoman of the Year Award ...
Marah Bukai - December 14, 2009
A successful visit of UAE women leaders delegation to Washington, DC
A delegation of senior Emirati women had a successful visit to Washington, DC. The delegation met with their US counterparts ...
Marah Bukai - December 14, 2009
Women in frame for business awards in Dubai
Award aims to honour outstanding contributions of business and professional women in the UAE...
Marah Bukai - December 14, 2009
Female entrepreneurs eye investment opportunities
With Dh40b of the region's wealth, more businesswomen are looking to expand their assets as they move into male-dominated areas...
Marah Bukai - December 8, 2009
DAMAC Properties To Champion Successful Women In UAE
Luxury developer DAMAC Properties has announced that it will be one of the main sponsors for the Emirates Women Award 2009...
Marah Bukai - December 8, 2009
Dubai shares continue to fall on debt concerns
Dubai's stock market has fallen for the second consecutive day on continuing fears about leading companies' ability to repay debts...
Marah Bukai - December 8, 2009
Bahrain the leading global hub for Islamic finance
The world's largest gathering of Islamic finance leaders have arrived in Bahrain for the 16th Annual World Islamic Banking Conference (WIBC 2009) which begins today...
Marah Bukai - December 7, 2009