Economics

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Is Saudi Arabia’s Auto Industry a Non-Starter?

Is Saudi Arabia’s Auto Industry a Non-Starter?

ROB L. WAGNER: As the authorities in Saudi Arabia seek to diversify the country's economy what's the future for one of their key strategic moves? …

Women Only ‘Industrial Cities’ For Saudi Arabia

Women Only ‘Industrial Cities’ For Saudi Arabia

CROSSROADS ARABIA: The announcement of four industrial cities to be staffed entirely by women marks a further step in the 'separate but equal' doctrine …

Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman: A Power House Emerging

Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman: A Power House Emerging

SULTAN AL QASSEMI: Combined the three emirates would be in the top 10 in the Arab world for population, and a GDP of $100 bn, its eight largest.…

OPEC’s Agenda: Political, or Economic

VIDEO, AL JAZEERA: Ministers from members of OPEC are deeply divided over how much oil to pump. An Inside Story report.…

Dubai Expo 2020: Worth Fighting For

Dubai Expo 2020: Worth Fighting For

Should Dubai win Expo 2020 it would be a significant, significant boost to the city – economically, socially and in terms of global recognition.…

New Initiative ‘Vital Enabler’ for Mideast Trade Links

New Initiative ‘Vital Enabler’ for Mideast Trade Links

KIM WYON-SERGEANT, CGNEWS: A new EU project, CUSTOM MED, has just been launched and promises much for business within the region. …

Petrol-Gate in the UAE: ADNOC To The Rescue

Petrol-Gate in the UAE: ADNOC To The Rescue

ALEXANDER MCNABB: It's been an unmissable soap opera for some time. Now there's an interesting twist in the tale. …

‘What’s That Smell?’: A Tale of Two Nakheel ‘Icons’

‘What’s That Smell?’: A Tale of Two Nakheel ‘Icons’

ALEXANDER MCNABB: Same old, same old on The Palm but residents of International City have no cause for complaint …

‘Turkey Is Our Model State’, Say Egyptians In Survey

‘Turkey Is Our Model State’, Say Egyptians In Survey

LUCY CHUMBLEY, CGNEWS: The role of religion in society is important for Egyptians but not as important as a strong economy. …

Solar Power? Not Enough for Saudi Arabia

Solar Power? Not Enough for Saudi Arabia

CROSSROADS ARABIA: If Saudi Arabia is to secure its energy future nuclear power must be part of the mix …