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On Tuesday, Saudi Arabia’s richest man, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, publicly complained that he had been done a disservice by the global wealth magazine Forbes. Apparently disgusted that his fortune …
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Butter soaked popcorn, dark packed theaters and noisy teenagers kicking the back of your seat are the thoughts on many people’s minds when it comes to the cinema experience. It’s …
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In an economy such as the United Arab Emirates, where the government has significant stakes in several of the largest banks, it is hard to isolate successes and attribute them …
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Luxury goods are in vogue like never before. In fact, 2007 was a record year for many manufacturers of luxury items. The share prices of these companies have also benefited, …
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This month Lebanon commemorates the second anniversary of the July-August 2006 war, and moreover, the dilemma it created for the country. Druze leader Walid Jumblatt defined that dilemma more than …
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The nature of the crisis between the government and opposition that began in early December was recognizable thanks to the nature of the battlefield: Beirut’s downtown area, the jewel in …
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The ultra rich—those who hold more than $30 million each—have increased their assets by 8.5% to $33.3 trillion in 2005 from $30.7 trillion in 2004, Merrill Lynch and Capgemini said …