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