Thursday, July 24, 2008

United Arab Emirates

Dubai Rides the Oil Boom

With money pouring in faster than ever, the emirate's ambitions soar. more >>

Creating a Cultural Oasis In Abu Dhabi

Less flashy than Dubai, this oil capital is channeling money into arts, education and technology. more >>

6 New Dazzling Dubai Developments

Dubai doesn't do much of anything on a small scale. more >>

Abu Dhabi's Buying Binge

Flush with oil money, its sovereign wealth fund draws scrutiny and controversy. more >>

Dubai Recruits American Medical Leaders

Harvard and the Mayo Clinic are among the big-name institutions locating in Healthcare City. more >>

A Sheik Who Models America's 'Can Do' Attitude

In Dubai's shadow, Ras al Khaimah's leader wants a piece of the action. more >>

Trying to Cut Off Terrorists' Money Supplies

Efforts by a key Persian Gulf nation to regulate money transfers are criticized as inadequate. more >>

Should Dubai Buy Part of the Nasdaq?

The deal shows how globalization creates shared interests between the West and the Middle East. more >>

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