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Fast Company April 2006 Linda Tischler |
{Al Jazeera 1.0} A Decade of Discord Take a look at the history of the Arabic news channel. 1996: Al Jazeera takes off... 1998: By broadcasting graphic footage from inside Iraq during Operation Desert Fox... etc. |
BusinessWeek December 2, 2009 Stanley Reed |
Why Dubai Matters Sure, it will pay a hefty price for its debt woes. But the city-state's open economy has attracted legions of foreign investors and serves as a model for its Gulf neighbors |
Fast Company April 2006 Linda Tischler |
Al Jazeera's {Global} Mission Can an English-language news network with radioactive DNA actually be good for Brand America? U.S. business better hope so. Al Jazeera International has grander ambitions than to be simply the enfant terrible of the Middle East. |
The Motley Fool March 1, 2011 Bill Mann |
Dubai: A Mirage of Wealth? An inside look at "the Singapore of the Middle East." |
BusinessWeek November 6, 2008 Reed, Roberts & Lakshman |
The New Silk Road Historic bonds between the Middle East and Asia are being revitalized in a torrent of trade and investment in energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing. |
Reason June 2006 |
Three Views on Iraq, Three Years Later In May 2003 George W. Bush declared "mission accomplished" in Iraq. A trio of analysts debates the current state of the region: Why I Supported the Iraq War... You Can't Bring Order to the Middle East... Six Facts About Iraq... |
BusinessWeek October 22, 2007 Kerry Capell |
The Arab World Wants Its MTV U.S. media giant Viacom aims to deliver MTV to the Arab world, as well as Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, and more. |
Parameters Autumn 2005 Chris Zambelis |
The Strategic Implications of Political Liberalization and Democratization in the Middle East Promoting democracy in the Middle East will mark a positive shift in American foreign policy if and when Washington decides to back up its rhetoric with action. |
BusinessWeek March 13, 2006 Stanley Reed |
The New Middle East Oil Bonanza Beyond the Dubai Ports deal: Where all those billions are going. |
BusinessWeek July 2, 2007 Stanley Reed |
The Master Builder Of The Middle East Mohamed Ali Alabbar is building towers in the desert - and a fast fortune. |
Salon.com October 12, 2001 Eric Boehlert |
Why the U.S. is losing the propaganda war Foolish decisions, nervous allies and not enough Arabic speakers mean Muslims around the world aren't getting America's side of the story. |
The Motley Fool March 24, 2005 Rich Smith |
Al Jazeera Must Go... Public The Arabic news network is considering an IPO. It would be a smart move. |
Salon.com June 18, 2002 Laura Miller |
Before Baghdad burns The author of a new book on Iraq cautions that a U.S. invasion to get rid of Saddam Hussein could be even more dangerous than his weapons of mass destruction. |
BusinessWeek October 8, 2007 Stanley Reed |
Dubai: Wall Street In The Desert? Dubai's deal to buy into Swedish exchange OMX and NASDAQ furthers its ambitions to be the money center of the Middle East. |
BusinessWeek April 30, 2007 Stanley Reed |
Surprising Dubai From downhill skiing to golf and nightclubbing, visitors can expect the unexpected in the desert emirate. |
National Real Estate Investor April 1, 2005 Nicholas Yulico |
Glowing Gem of the Middle East With booming commercial and residential real estate construction, Dubai's secret of success is that foreigners are able to easily make non-risky real estate investments and hold direct title of property in the city, unlike elsewhere in the region. |
BusinessWeek December 2, 2009 Keehner & Saitto |
Dubai's Crazy Quilt of Assets What Dubai World, the network of companies at the center of the emirate's mess, could put on the block. |
BusinessWeek August 21, 2006 Stanley Reed |
Seeing Past The War Escalating violence isn't scaring investors away. |
BusinessWeek October 22, 2009 Stanley Reed |
Debt Watch in Dubai The flashy city-state's companies owe 126% of GDP, and the main hope for salvation is Abu Dhabi. |
BusinessWeek March 6, 2006 Stanley Reed |
The Real Shipping News Behind the furor over the U.S. and Dubai shipping deal is a well-respected company with global reach. |
Salon.com October 9, 2001 Eric Boehlert |
Suspicious minds Many Arab rulers would like to support the Western war on Osama bin Laden. But their subjects disagree, and have a laundry list of reasons why... |
Car and Driver May 2006 Aaron Robinson |
Preview Review: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S This $112,415 Porsche sport-ute is stupidly fast, with a belligerent roar from the twin-turbo 4.5-liter V-8. |
BusinessWeek August 12, 2010 Henry Meyer |
Due Process, Dubai Style Dubai's anti-fraud crackdown has resulted in the imprisonment of hundreds of foreign executives and financial workers. |
Salon.com October 12, 2001 Katharine Mieszkowski |
A thousand and one e-mails The Taliban has declared the Internet un-Islamic, but elsewhere in the Muslim world, going online is one way to avoid the censors... |
BusinessWeek March 29, 2004 Stanley Reed |
Saudi Arabia Wakes Up To Terror's Dangers The kingdom is finally taking on al Qaeda |
Reason June 2003 Charles Paul Freund |
Look Who's Rocking the Casbah The revolutionary implications of Arab music videos |
BusinessWeek March 3, 2011 Zainab Fattah |
Why Dubai's Construction Boom Continues Despite a glut of residential and commercial properties, developers are finding the cost of walking away from projects is higher than completing them |
BusinessWeek March 11, 2010 Reed & Tuttle |
Qatar on the Cusp By bringing its vast gas reserves to the world, and turning gas into liquid oil, the tiny emirate is making some investors forget all about Dubai. |
AskMen.com Andrea Gourgy |
Fine Living: Drop $50,000 In Dubai Dubai has made catering to tourists -- especially rich tourists -- an art form. So dropping 50 grand in three days should be relatively easy. |
BusinessWeek April 3, 2006 |
A British Knight in Al Jazeera's Court Ready for his new show on the Arabic TV network, the veteran host Sir David Frost talks about everything from Osama bin Laden to the state of TV. |
Parameters Summer 2006 Shawn Brimley |
Tentacles of Jihad: Targeting Transnational Support Networks As the five-year anniversary of the 11 September attacks approaches, America faces an enemy that is both a transnational organization and a growing ideological movement. As long as the war in Iraq continues, more recruits will join the disparate terror networks that feed off the conflict. |
BusinessWeek November 12, 2007 Jack Ewing |
The New Financial Heavyweights Sovereign funds totaling $2.8 trillion from China, the Mideast, and elsewhere are redrawing the global investment map. |
Salon.com September 24, 2002 Ian Williams |
Bush to Arab world: Drop dead Driven by right-wing ideologues and his own zeal, President Bush has taken Ariel Sharon's side in the Middle East even while plotting a war with Iraq. Foreign policy experts say that's a dangerous combination. |
Information Today March 31, 2003 Irene E. McDermott |
Iraq Around the Clock: The First Internet War The Web offers "news" for every persuasion. |
Salon.com September 6, 2002 Asla Aydintasbas |
The Kurdish dilemma Barham Salih, prime minister of Northern Iraq's Kurdistan regional government, talks about the recent attempt on his life, why he wants a regime change in Baghdad and what should happen in the days after Saddam is deposed. |
BusinessWeek December 13, 2007 Reena Jana |
Online Extra: Abu Dhabi Builds Its Architectural Cred The building boom in the United Arab Emirates capital rivals that of Dubai, but Abu Dhabi is banking on ambitious green architecture. |
BusinessWeek April 3, 2006 Stanley Reed |
Al Jazeera Meets American Resistance Its English-language news channel can't find a U.S. carrier, but that won't stop its launch. |
AskMen.com Samuel Hui |
Fine Living: 4 Prime Real-Estate Countries When it comes to looking at international property, where are the best places to buy? Northern Cyprus... Dubai, United Arab Emirates... Shanghai, China... Dominican Republic... |
Entrepreneur September 2008 Farnoosh Torabi |
Eastern Promises Invest in the west? Try again - investors see opportunity in the Middle East. |
Salon.com March 15, 2002 Lucy Komisar |
Shareholders in the Bank of Terror? A previously unpublished list reveals that backers of a bank that the U.S. says helped fund al-Qaida include prominent members of the Arab world... |
The Motley Fool July 7, 2004 Brian Gorman |
Middle East Payoff? The region would seem like the last place companies outside the energy sector would want to invest. But, believe it or not, the Middle East has the potential to become a growth area in the coming years. |
National Defense May 2009 Stew Magnuson |
For the UAE, Iran Is Both Enemy and Trading Partner As the United Arab Emirates spends billions to defend itself against a perceived Iranian threat, it also enjoys a robust trading relationship with its potential foe. |
Real Travel Adventures February 2008 Larry Taylor |
From Middle East Glitz to Ancient Treasures Taking a cruise along the coast of Oman and into the Red Sea. |
BusinessWeek June 3, 2010 Shahine & Derhally |
Online Advertising Spending Surges in the Middle East Large Internet companies are taking note of the region's recent vigor, and a potential surfing population of 300 million in 22 countries. |
Fast Company September 2009 Lauren Greenfield |
Bye-Bye, Dubai Not long ago, Dubai emerged as a symbol of crazed civic ambition, a once-quiet desert burg suddenly superheated by cheap capital. That's over. |
BusinessWeek October 22, 2007 |
MTV Presses Play in the Middle East MTV's Bhavneet Singh talks about the challenges of launching MTV Arabia on Nov. 16 and the iconic music channel's global strategy. |
Reason July 2005 Jesse Walker |
Building a New World Mini-nations for the super-rich: These private dominions are a light version of a country or society, stripped of annoying `features' like crime, bad weather and excessive taxes. Which leaves the good things like sun, nice villas and glittering shopping malls. |
Finance & Development March 2010 Khamis & Senhadji |
Learning from the Past Countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council confronted the global financial crisis from a position of strength. |
Fast Company July 2006 Greg Lindsay |
Rise of the Aerotropolis As competition shrinks the globe, the world is building giant airport-cities. They look monstrous to American eyes - and that could be a problem. |
U.S. Banker March 2010 Chris Windham |
Collateral Damage Dubai's troubles could impact U.S. banks CRE holdings and investment-banking revenues. |