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Topic: World Economic Forum

Dead Sea diary: world leaders have comfort of a security blanket at World Economic Forum

May 25, 2013

Journalists sometimes get a police escort when they don't want one, but this is the first time I've welcomed the sight of the forces of law and order waiting for me at an airport exit as I made my way to the World Economic Forum. Read Article Dead Sea diary: world leaders have comfort of a security blanket at World Economic Forum

Gender pay gap in Middle East between 20-40%

May 24, 2013

Bringing female workers' pay closer in line with their male colleagues in the Middle East and North Africa is exercising the minds of delegates at the World Economic Forum as estimates put the pay gap at between 20 and 40 per cent. Read Article Gender pay gap in Middle East between 20-40%

In age of the tweet, leadership reinvented

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May 21, 2013

Individuals armed with unprecedented access to information are upending conventional hierarchies and changing the very shape of the political landscape. Read Article In age of the tweet, leadership reinvented

Meet the man who brings Rupert Murdoch to Abu Dhabi

John Rossant, the executive chairman of PublicisLive, says the UAE has potential to hold world-class events. Lee Hoagland / The National

Apr 30, 2013

The Life: John Rossant, executive chairman of PublicisLive, speaks about why he thinks the UAE has the potential to hold more world-class events in the future. Read Article Meet the man who brings Rupert Murdoch to Abu Dhabi

 

UAE climbs five places in global ICT rankings

Apr 12, 2013

The country is up to 25th in the overall rankings but is in 123rd place for telephony and internet competition. Read Article UAE climbs five places in global ICT rankings

 

European Central Bank chief puts shine on 2013 forecast

Jan 26, 2013

The euro zone should see recovery in the second half of the year, Mario Draghi said yesterday at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Read Article European Central Bank chief puts shine on 2013 forecast

 

Optimism behind the uncertainty for decision-makers

The Congress Centre, the venue of the World Economic Forum, in Davos, where the world's business elite will gather. Chris Ratcliffe / Bloomberg News

Jan 21, 2013

Five years on from a global financial crisis, uncertainty still reigns on how we achieve sustainable global growth. Read Article Optimism behind the uncertainty for decision-makers

 

Middle East to play pivotal role in global conversation at Davos

Jan 20, 2013

A strong contingent from the Middle East is set to descend on Davos in Switzerland for the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. Read Article Middle East to play pivotal role in global conversation at Davos

 

Big thinkers gather to set the world to rights at Davos

Jan 20, 2013

As the delegates prepare to discuss 'resilient dynamism' at the World Economic Forum, an interesting side issue is whether more immediate events will distract from the central theme. Read Article Big thinkers gather to set the world to rights at Davos

 

World Economic Forum in Davos to focus on Arab Spring reforms

International flags fly above the Congress Centre, the venue of the World Economic Forum 2013, in Davos, Switzerland, on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. Next week the business elite gather in the Swiss Alps for the 43rd annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, the five day event runs from Jan. 23-27. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg *** Local Caption *** 1151149.jpg

Jan 20, 2013

Economic reforms following the Arab Spring will be high on the agenda at this week's meeting of political and business leaders in Davos. Read Article World Economic Forum in Davos to focus on Arab Spring reforms

 

Resolutions - two met, one missed - made 2012 memorable

Dec 25, 2012

Frank Kane had three New Year resolutions for 2012, and find himself approaching the end of the year with mixed success. Read Article Resolutions - two met, one missed - made 2012 memorable

 

Euro zone number one worry for WEF delegates in Dubai

ALL FOUR MEN MUST BE IDENTIFIED IN THE CAPTION //// Dubai, November 12, 2012 -- GCC secretary general Dr. Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani, center left, shares a moment with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, center right, at the opening plenary of the World Economic Forum at Madinat Jumeirah Convention Centre in Dubai, November 12, 2012. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of

Nov 13, 2012

The prospect of the euro zone breaking up is the main fear among the experts assembled in Dubai for the World Economic Forum's global agenda councils. Read Article Euro zone number one worry for WEF delegates in Dubai

 

UAE economy on course for 4 per cent growth

Dubai, November 12, 2012 -- (L to R) HE Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy and Anwar M. Gargash, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs for the UAE, attend the opening plenary of the World Economic Forum at Madinat Jumeirah Convention Centre in Dubai, November 12, 2012. (Photo by: Sarah Dea/The National)

Nov 13, 2012

Minister of Economy Sultan Al Mansouri says boost will be fuelled by government investment and broader sources of income. Read Article UAE economy on course for 4 per cent growth

 

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Life of Pelé to be immortalised on film

Brazilian forward Pele dribbles past a defender during a friendly soccer match between Malmoe and Brazil, 08 May 1960 in Malmoe. Pele scored two goals as Brazil won 7-1. AFP PHOTO

Brian Grazer is producing a film on the football star Pele.  Life of Pelé to be immortalised on film

Louvre Abu Dhabi is a modern marvel in the making

The stunning dome designed by Jean Nouvel will be the first thing visitors to the Louvre Abu Dhabi will see when they arrive at the museum in 2015. Courtesy Tourism Development & Investment Company

The Louvre Abu Dhabi will open its doors to visitors in 2015, but one of the most crucial phases of construction is well under way.   Louvre Abu Dhabi is a modern marvel in the making

Secretly shot Iranian film and second heist mark last days of Cannes

The Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, who has been banned from making films and leaving Iran, made a surprise appearance at the Cannes film festival to screen his political thriller Manuscripts Don't Burn. Valery Hache / AP Photo

More of our look at the behind-the-scenes ups and downs at the Cannes Film Festival.  Secretly shot Iranian film and second heist mark last days of Cannes

Design like a pro with our expert tips

Pull together as many interior design magazines as possible and collate images that reflect what you would like your home to look like. Pawan Singh / The National

Your budget may not allow for the services of an interior designer but these tips will help you create a home that looks like its been put together by a pro.   Design like a pro with our expert tips

The Orient, expressed in Abu Dhabi

Dome of the Rock Mosque in Jerusalem, 1844, by Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey. Courtesy of Louvre Abu Dhabi Agence photo F

A discussion at Manarat Al Saadiyat will examine the art and photography of European artists travelling 'through the lights and images' of this region, writes Nick Leech   The Orient, expressed in Abu Dhabi

UAE rugby hope the kids are all right

JJ Fanucci of Dubai Exiles during the Jebel Ali Sevens Rugby at the Jebel Ali Centre of Excellence, Jebel Ali on the 16th November 2012. Credit: Jake Badger for The National

Freshly relegated, no better time for a youth movement than the present, writes Paul Radley.  UAE rugby hope the kids are all right

In pictures: Business picks up for UAE property model makers

Companies tasked with making scale models to announce developments in Dubai report business is picking up. Words by Martin Croucher. Photos by Christopher Pike / The National

Companies tasked with making scale models to announce developments in Dubai report business is picking up.  In pictures: Business picks up for UAE property model makers

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