In the past two years, Lebanon’s economic progress has been noticeably erratic, to say the least: after posting promising import and export figures in 2005 ($10 billion and $2 billion, …
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The first deal under Solidere’s new strategy of regional activities in managing urban development projects is with the emirate of Ajman in the United Arab Emirates. Estimated at $13.6 billion, …
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In late January, the organizers of the MENA Cristal awards were thrown into an unenviable position: just days before the five-day-long awards were set to be open in the Lebanese …
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Christian Cappe, CEO of the MENA Cristal Awards, president of the 2C Associés and general director of the Meribel Festival de la Publicité, struggled with local political developments to bring …
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Ikea has more than 250 stores in 34 countries, with over 310 million people visiting the low-cost home products retailer every year. In Britain, according to one estimate, almost twice …
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The politics that have become so divisive on the Lebanese streets have reached the nation’s TV screens, prompting Lebanon’s media council chief Abdel-Hadi Mahfouz to blame certain channels for stoking …
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Dubai looks set to enter the first division of world football, with news that the state-owned corporation Dubai International Capital (DIC) is closing in on a buyout of English Premier …
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In tandem with the emirate’s development, Dubai’s insurance industry is set to reach new heights over the next few years. Meanwhile, throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) the insurance sector …
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This year saw new UAE telecoms operator Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company, branded as du, secure its customer base ahead of its expected launch of operations in February. Du, which launched …
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In early January, the Abu Dhabi Securities Market (ADSM) signed a cross-listing agreement with the Muscat Securities Market (MSM), reflecting its will to attract foreign investors, improve its performance and …