Seismic shift
By Ryan Harrison on Jun 07, 2010
Recruitment practises at banks in the Gulf were violently shaken by the global meltdown. Ryan Harrison investigates investment banking’s next top model.
BUSINESS FEATURES
2010 Commerce readers’ survey – results
By Alicia Buller on Jun 01, 2010
The most comprehensive UAE business survey has arrived. Did the government do a good enough job in the crisis? Would you buy a house this year? Is your company laying off staff in 2010? You told us all this and more.
In Sickness And In Wealth
By Ryan Harrison on May 05, 2010
There’s nothing unusual about private equity firms chasing Middle East health investment, but what happens when deals dry up, asks Ryan Harrison.
Rebranding Dubai
By admin on Mar 25, 2010
The lingering impact of the global recession and ongoing restructuring of Dubai World means ‘Brand Dubai’ is having to face up to major marketing challenges. Commerce reports.
The Aviator
By Ryan Harrison on Mar 09, 2010
Exclusive: Abu Dhabi Airports Company chairman HE Khalifa al Mazrouei tells Ryan Harrison how he used the recession to gain ground on the capital’s flying growth.
Starting Up In A Crisis
By Paul Godfrey on Jan 21, 2010
Reduced costs, increased government support and corporate initiatives mean there’s never been a better time to be an entrepreneur in the UAE.
The Year Ahead
By admin on Jan 21, 2010
What’s next for the UAE? In a series of columns, ten industry gurus gaze into their crystal balls for 2010.
In The Hot Seat
By Alicia Buller on Jan 19, 2010
As the recession prompts a wave of CEO resignations, analysts are left wondering if the bosses left of their own accord.
Dealing With Debt
By Ryan Harrison on Jan 19, 2010
As the private equity industry shifts from risky debt-laden buyouts, firms are hiring corporate fixers to build up the companies in their portfolio.
2009 In Review
By Alicia Buller on Jan 19, 2010
Commerce looks at how the UAE’s business sectors survived the toughest economic climate in history.
The Governor
By Alicia Buller on Jan 19, 2010
Abu Dhabi Corporate Governance Centre director general, Khalid Deeb, tells Alicia Buller about his plans to clean up the emirate and invite trust from foreign investors.
