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Gavin du Venage

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South Africa lends weight of its history against Israeli policy

Aug 29, 2012

Given its physical and historical remoteness from the Middle East, South Africa's stance on Israel's politics might seem unimportant. Yet, judging from the Israeli response, it clearly isn't.Read article "South Africa lends weight of its history against Israeli policy"

East Africa's energy boom depends on Abu Dhabi's model

May 16, 2012

East Africa is uncorking a bonanza of oil and gas, and has an opportunity to learn, from Abu Dhabi, how to do this with the best results.Read article "East Africa's energy boom depends on Abu Dhabi's model"

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The big squeeze: cost of an education in UAE

Jun 15, 2013

On the money: The conversation doing the rounds among family and friends is the ever rising cost of already expensive education here in the UAE.Read article

Learning to save in Abu Dhabi

Jun 15, 2013

Money and me: Moritz Klein, the general manager for the Eastern Mangroves Hotel and Spa and area general manager for Anantara, says he is careful with his money but it was not until he moved to Abu Dhabi that he started saving for his retirement.Read article

Latest Comments

Guptas in spotlight over South African dealings

Jun 13 , 2013 | 02:30PM GST

Jade Solomon

For a few, to be in spotlight means to be in a spot of bother; unfortunately, the Guptas fall under this category. Since when does garnering wealth count as a sin? In the process, the Guptas have provided means to countless people to lead decent lives. If eking out a mundane life is our standard, of course we would have a problem with the wealth of Guptas. I feel there is something wrong with that kind of point of view. To me "aim high and soar high" is the motto. The Guptas have apparently done that; why the botheration?

Cooler relations with China under newly elected Zambian president

Oct 2 , 2011 | 11:50AM GST

howard

As long as the door of trade is kept open to all investors, the Chinese always have their competitive advantages. So I don't see it risking losing out to western companies. Who can provide African countries abundant concessional loans that African countries are so hungry to get? Certainly not the US or European or Japanese companies. Who will not say a word about your domestic politics? The Chinese. The urgent thing for African countries now is to set up a clear and transparent investment environment and force every foreign investor to comply with the local laws and regulations. The Chinese are just business men, they will obey the laws if the local government show its determination of enforcement of law and respect of international standards.

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