Abu Dhabi bucking economic downturn – 24 Sep 08

May 30, 2010

While the United States staggers through a financial crisis, the contrast couldn’t be bigger in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates. It’s now building the first ever branch of the Louvre on a man-made island, paying 0 million to the French museum for the right to use its name. A New York landmark is [...]

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NBAD’s Tomalin Says UAE Banks Face `Tight’ Liquidity: Video

April 29, 2010

April 28 (Bloomberg) — Michael Tomalin, chief executive officer of National Bank of Abu Dhabi PJSC, talks with Bloomberg’s Erik Schatzker about the outlook for banking in the United Arab Emirates. Tomalin also discusses his bank’s exposure to Dubai World subsidiaries and the outlook for Abu Dhabi’s economy. (Source: Bloomberg)

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MOSAIC: World News from the Middle East 03/24/05

April 27, 2010

The Peabody Award-winning Mosaic features selections from daily TV news programs produced by national broadcasters throughout the Middle East, translated when necessary into English. Link TV is an independent national network providing Americans a global perspective on world issues and cultures, now available in one out of four US homes. Coup in Kyrgyzstan (Abu Dhabi [...]

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Dubai Unveils Tallest Building in the World

April 24, 2010

The world has a new tallest building, unveiled today in Dubai. But is the Burj Khalifa foolish, or brave?

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Dubai is Bankrupt & Emirates face disintegration !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

April 18, 2010

AljazeeraArabic.Blogspot.com Watch aljazeera live click here Moroccan TV live arablivetv.blogspot.com

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Emirates Flight Singapore Dubai Frankfurt Part 2

April 17, 2010

Second part of the trip Singapore-Dubai-Frankfurt. After nice evening and good sleep at Al Sondos Suites by Le Meridien we had another great flight on Emirates. Great views of Sheikh Zayed Road and Burj Dubai during take off! Music track includes Track title: Just Believe License Type: Standard License Composer: Dan Gautreau (PRS) Publisher:Lynne Publishing [...]

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Credit Crisis Hits UAE – Bloomberg

April 7, 2010

UAE is preparing a plan to help banks as mentioned by the World Chairman, reported by Rebecca mclaughlin-Duane of Bloomberg News. Abu Dhabi will inject .4 billion into five local banks; UAE planning law to regulate, issue and manage deb.t (First Word)

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Dubai World debt won’t impact India: Minister

April 6, 2010

Multi-bn-dollar debt default by Dubai World has affected world markets.

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Impact of Financial Crisis on Dubai -3/3

April 5, 2010

This is a discussion on the future of Dubai in light of the ongoing financial crisis. The emirate was heavily dependent on foreign direct investment (FDI) for its real-estate driven growth and is now struggling to secure financing. PLEASE READ MY COMMENTS ON THE VIDEO BEFORE WATCHING.

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Dubai 2009 – HH Sheikh Hamdan, Crown Prince of Dubai

April 1, 2010

www.weforum.org 20.11.2009 Special Address on the opening day of the World Economic Forum’s Summit on the Global Agenda, held in Dubai, by HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai

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