Middle East Archive

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  Abu Dhabi Buys Iconic New York Chrysler Building while Canada Stutters On Ownership Rules

  The latest in M&A news: Bloomberg announced yesterday that the Abu Dhabi Investment Council completed its acquisition of a controlling...

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  Hey Lollipop! Wear a Hijab!

  I received this print ad in a spam email at work. Its origin is unknown, but I am guessing this...

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  Updates on Halifax, MENA, Business, Tech, and Global Affairs

  Summer is the busiest season for me personally and professionally. I hope readers will excuse the slacking on the blog...

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  Future Business Opportunities Forecast Confirmed

  You may remember an IssmatBlog post earlier this year (March 8 2008 ) that contained a forecast of five upcoming...

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  Road ‘bumps’ Promoting Breast Cancer Exams

  JWT Kuwait recently executed a unique campaign on behalf of Taiba Hospital to promote breast cancer exams. This is one instance...

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  Business Trends: 5 Ways You Can Make Money From The Middle East in 2008

  I usually charge a fee for this information through my trade consulting firm Midman International. However, I am feeling charitable...

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  Divorce Elevator

  I just can’t get enough of these elevator ads springing all across the Middle East. Below is one by Fortune...

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  Advertising Torture – More Creative Elevator Ads

  Forget obscure elevator advertising that is tucked away in a corner digital screen or print display case. Making a big...

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  Yemen’s President Longest Ruling In The World After Castro?

  When I woke up this morning, I was treated to two major news headlines. Fidel Castro resigned his presidency, and...

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  Yemen Helps Saskatchewan Rough Riders Win 2008 Grey Cup

  I came across this article today, which is mildly relevant since: 1. The Super Bowl is upon us this Sunday, and 2....

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