Keeping An Eye On The Market
January 20, 2010 – 3:41 pm

Lanae Holbrook, general counsel at Nasdaq Dubai, talks to Kathryn Young about the ups and downs on the DIFC-based international stock exchange.

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Trading Places
February 2, 2010 – 5:43 pm

Russell Woolford, general counsel at Arvato Mobile, tells Ryan Harrison that the Burj Khalifa trademark dispute will kick-start a glut of similar actions over the next 12 months.

If there was ever an example of how important intellectual property has become to UAE businesses then the launch of the renamed Burj Khalifa, and the subsequent scramble for its internet domain name, is it.

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Q&A
February 24, 2010 – 10:35 am
Q&A

With the GCC insurance industry set to boom, we take a look at how the land lies currently.

New Kid On The Block
February 24, 2010 – 10:17 am
New Kid On The Block

DMC’s Media One has bags of potential that will make it a popular venue for the post-work crowd, says Kathryn Young.

Rallying The Youth
February 24, 2010 – 10:00 am
Rallying The Youth

Yann Mrazek, Dubai office managing partner of law firm Cramer Salamian and UAE representative of the International Association of Young Lawyers, talks to Kathryn Young about the global organisation’s upcoming event in Dubai.
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Dealing With Debt
February 18, 2010 – 4:25 pm
Dealing With Debt

White & Case partner Magdalene Bayim-Adomako talks to Kathryn Young about the firm’s role in Kuwait’s Global Investment House debt restructuring.

Employing Good Sense
February 18, 2010 – 3:14 pm
Employing Good Sense

Maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date employee records is not only good business practice, but can also be vital should a dispute end up in court.

Noblesse Oblige
February 4, 2010 – 5:28 pm
Noblesse Oblige

Nobu has carved out a reputation around the world as a celebrity hangout, and while the Beckhams are still missing from its Dubai outlet, all the other pieces are in place, says Ryan Harrison.

Spoilt For Choice
February 4, 2010 – 4:34 pm
Spoilt For Choice

Da Gama’s re-launched menu reflects the lounge bar’s newfound stylish atmosphere and broad appeal, says Kathryn Young.

Trading Places
February 2, 2010 – 5:43 pm
Trading Places

Russell Woolford, general counsel at Arvato Mobile, tells Ryan Harrison that the Burj Khalifa trademark dispute will kick-start a glut of similar actions over the next 12 months.

First Among Equals
January 25, 2010 – 11:36 am
First Among Equals

As one of the oldest law firms in town, Galadari & Associates believes it has an obligation to do what is best for Dubai. The firm’s lawyers tell Kathryn Young what makes it different from the rest.

Under Attack
January 20, 2010 – 5:01 pm
Under Attack

Ambush marketing is likely to become increasingly relevant in the Middle East as the region attempts to establish itself on the international sporting stage.