Murdoch to Arabs: censorship is counterproductive The Boston Globe | ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-Rupert Murdoch on Tuesday called censorship counterproductive and urged Arab leaders to allow their citizens the freedom to unleash their creativity. | The chairman and chief executive, whose conglomerate has been increasing its presence in the Middle East, made the...
S’pore, Abu Dhabi burn their fingers on UBS, Citi bets The Times Of India ZURICH/NEW YORK: It took the government of Singapore Investment Corp three days in 2007 to agree to prop up UBS, ailing from subprime losses. It may take a decade to recoup that investment of 11 billion Swiss francs ($10 billion). | GIC, manager of more than $100 billion of the city-state’s foreig...
Broadband usage in Middle East and North Africa belt seen rising 40% through 2015 Gulf News | Abu Dhabi: Broadband users across the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region are estimated to go up by approximately 40 per cent by 2015 and will open up a revenue base close to $600 million (Dh2.2 billion), a communication, media and tech...
South Korean business delegation visits Abu Dhabi Samachaar Abu Dhabi: Representatives of over 60 top South Korean companies have arrived here in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to explore business opportunities, WAM news agency reported. | The Higher Corporation for Specialised Economic Zones (ZonesCorp), a g...
Murdoch says Middle East must reject censorship The Times | The Middle East must open up its markets to foreigners and renounce media censorship if it wants to harness a "powerful wind" of creative energy blowing through the region, Rupert Murdoch said yesterday. | Speaking at the inaugural Abu Dhabi Media ...
Google CEO: mobile computing reshaping Internet The State | ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates -- Google's CEO says mobile smartphones are transforming the Internet, and defended his company's growing dominance over information on the Web. | Eric Schmidt told an Arab media conference Wednesday he has been "str...
Murdoch to Arabs: censorship is counterproductive Lexington Herald-Leader | AP Photo - In this image taken Thursday, March 4, 2010 an Emirati technician and his colleague talk at a TV studio in the TwoFour54 media complex in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. With an economy based on pumping oil and landmarks that include on...
Murdoch: Abu Dhabi is future HQ for News Corp Middle East Online | ABU DHABI - News Corp chief Rupert Murdoch announced on Tuesday that the Gulf emirate of Abu Dhabi is to become the headquarters of his global media empire in the Middle East. | Addressing some 400 delegates at the opening of the Abu Dhabi Media Su...
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Dubai debt fears linger as questions on repayment go unanswered The Boston Globe | DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - As world markets warily eye Greece's financial crisis, investors are once again focusing on unresolved questions surrounding how deeply indebted Dub...
Real estate experts to discuss Abu Dhabi's future role Khaleej Times ABU DHABI -- Real estate experts will discuss the potential role of Abu Dhabi in spurring a national and regional industry rally during the Cityscape Connect Abu Dhabi Business Bre...
UAE hotels offer pricey Valentine deals The Siasat Daily | Dubai, February 11: It may not be possible to buy love. But at least you can spend a fortune trying to do so in the United Arab Emirates, where luxury hotels are offering Valenti...
A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Star Tribune | A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Tuesday: | ___ | BRUSSELS — European officials urged the U.S. to join in a crackdown on speculators who bet against Europe's currency union, warning they mig...
Rupert Murdoch at Abu Dhabi Arab media summit says censorship counterproductive Hartford Courant , (AP) — on Tuesday challenged tight controls on media in the Middle East, calling censorship counterproductive and urging Arab leaders to allow their citizens the freedom to unleash their creativity. | The chairman and chief executive, whose c...
Rupert Murdoch at Abu Dhabi Arab media summit says censorship counterproductive Star Tribune | ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Rupert Murdoch on Tuesday challenged tight controls on media in the Middle East, calling censorship counterproductive and urging Arab leaders to allow their citizens the freedom to unleash their creativity. | The N...
