Tom Ashby Archive
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Jul 05, 2008
Despite record oil prices many Gulf oil producers are not tripping over themselves to bring extra barrels to market. Read Article Future of oil is sustainable growth
Jul 06, 2008
The Government has appointed an ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency, a spokesman said yesterday. Read Article Nuclear envoy appointed
Jul 21, 2008
Oil production in a major Gulf exporter is disrupted triggering a major rethink of the Western consumer lifestyle. Read Article Oil prices will mean nothing if emissions regulations tighten
Jul 28, 2008
The spectre of bloated bureaucracies, white-elephant industrial projects and crippling subsidies cast a constant shadow over oil economies, especially during boom times, writes Tom Ashby. Read Article Has the UAE really lifted the curse of resource wealth?
Jul 29, 2008
Opec president says the drop should come if geopolitical tensions over Iran ease and the dollar stages a recovery. Read Article 'Oil will fall to $80'
Jul 30, 2008
Two US weapons makers win a contract to produce portable anti-tank missiles for the UAE and Oman. Read Article UAE and Oman buy $115m American anti-tank missiles
Aug 04, 2008
Exploring the idea of extending Abu Dhabi's branding initiative to its main export - crude oil. Read Article You need to be subtle not crude in selling your brand
Aug 07, 2008
Donation of $10m paves way for Government to establish domestic programme based
on promise not to enrich uranium locally. Read Article UAE joins global nuclear fuel bank
Aug 07, 2008
The Government has contributed US$10 million (Dh36.7m) to a global nuclear fuel bank, strengthening the UAE's credentials to become the first Arab nation to exploit atomic power. Read Article UAE joins global nuclear fuel bank
Aug 11, 2008
"Small is Beautiful" by Fritz Schumacher blasted the notion of "bigger is better", advocating instead the concept of "enoughness". Read Article 'Man is small and, therefore, small is beautiful'
