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Spying for Dummies

A new breed of mannequin uses facial recognition software to gather customer data while you shop.

Top 10 iPhone Apps In The UAE

A mix of social media apps, info services and games feature on the list.

UAE Residents Underestimate Home Value By 44 %

Most residents fail to account for accumulated value of possessions over time, and cost of replacing clothing.

JLT Fire Tenants Asked To Sign Waiver To Enter Building

Tenants said they must sign waiver to go inside building; victims offered hotel apartments for one month.

Experts – What Caused The JLT Fire In Dubai?

Experts warn developers not to use cheap building materials as they pose a serious fire safety risk.

Global Currency Market Summary

USD likely to strengthen, while GBP and JPY could face pressure, reports Emirates NBD.

Abu Dhabi Eyes New Airport Terminal By 2017

Etihad Airways’ new home will add capacity for an extra 30 million passengers per year.

Major Building Fires In Dubai This Year

Several residential and commercial buildings in the city have witnessed fire accidents in 2012.

Bahrain’s Bapco Secures 2013 Deals At $3 Per Barrel

Gasoil contracts secured at a high premium for Q1 next year. Price is labelled ‘crazy’ by traders.

Qatar Airways New Sponsor For FC Barcelona

The famous Spanish club will have Qatar’s flagship airline on its shirt, replacing the Qatar Foundation.

5 Mins With… Dr Akshay Batra, CEO of Dr. Batra’s

Dr. Akshay Batra says the homeopathic company is looking to expand in the GCC region.

Construction Boom In Egypt Drives Chemicals Demand

The country’s growing population and rising middle class is fueling residential and commercial construction, says Frost and Sullivan.

US To Overtake Saudi As Top Oil Producer – IEA

Forecasts suggest the States will achieve self-sufficiency in oil and gas and become an exporter by 2030.

The Rise Of Low-Cost Carriers

The might of incumbent airlines has been tested in recent times by the growth of low-cost carriers. But do Middle East players have anything to worry about?

Arab Spring Economies To Recover Slowly – IMF

Weak demand in Europe and other regions will continue to weigh on the Arab Spring states.

UAE Frees Hundreds Of Emirati Debtors From Jail

The country has released 290 people convicted of bouncing cheques, reports official WAM news agency.

The Middle East’s Top Green Companies

A definitive list of regional companies implementing meaningful initiatives for the environment.

Why Obama’s Win Is Good News For The GCC

Dr. Marie Owens Thomsen, senior economist-strategist at Credit Agricole, explains why Obama’s win is good news for the region.

Final Countdown: US To Decide President In Landmark Election

While both the candidates are neck to neck, polls suggest that US president Barack Obama has a slight edge over Republican Mitt Romney.

GCC To Invest Billions In ASEAN Region

As Western economic growth slows, Gulf investors look east towards the thriving ASEAN countries.

UK Prime Minister Cameron Visits The Gulf

David Cameron will visit the UAE, Saudi Arabia and another Middle Eastern country as he aims to secure orders for fighter jets.

Emiratis Happiest in Private Sector

A recent survey seeks to dispel stereotypes about satisfaction levels of the UAE national workforce.

US Elections: Who Is the GCC’s Favourite?

GCC leaders will choose economics over politicised debate in the US election.

Lebanon’s Spirit Of Polyglot Lives On In Dubai

History is too cruel for fairy tale endings in the Middle East. Matein Khalid, fund manager in a royal investment office, explains.

Middle East Retailers Scramble For Space In 2012 – CBRE

GCC countries face a battle for stretched retail space as regional and global players flex their muscles to gain share.

Hong Kong Named World’s Top Financial Centre

GCC cities fail to feature in World Economic Forum’s report as top six places remain unchanged.

From Chimp To Champ: What We Can Learn From The Olympics

After the success of the London 2012 Olympic Games, Jonty Summers reflects on the relationship between confidence and winning– both on the track and in business.

Gold’s Time To Shine?

With gold prices dipping under $1700 per ounce last week, analysts are split over where the precious metal is headed.

Brent Slips Near $109 As Hurricane Sandy Approaches US

Six East Coast oil refineries representing 1.19 million barrels per day could potentially be hit by the deadly storm.

Will Saudi’s Open Skies Policy Hinder Growth Of Domestic Carriers?

The motion is debated by Saj Ahmad, chief analyst, StrategicAero Research.com and Simon Elsegood, senior analyst, CAPA – Centre for Aviation.