Building materials have risen by as much as 50 per cent in the first half of this year, inflation is at a 20-year high in the UAE and the price of oil continues to hammer businesses.
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Stalled discussions to push through the revised 'most critical' companies law will resume next week, Sultan Al Mansouri said. While foreign ownership will not form part of those talks, the issue is not dead. UAE companies law talks back on the agenda
Dubai is the world's second biggest retail destination - for the second year running, according to a report by the international property specialist CBRE. Dubai is top target market for new retailers
Barriers are still holding back Emiratis from joining the private sector despite 2013 being designated the year of emiratisation. Obstacles to Emiratisation remain
The New York Times is considering launching an Arabic version of its website in line with its expansion efforts in the digital age. NY Times considers Arabic site
