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Etihad Airways Voted the World’s Best Airline

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has taken the top award at this year’s World Travel Awards (WTA), being voted World’s Leading Airline by more than 180,000 travel industry professionals from over 175 countries. The World Travel Awards recognize the very best airline, hospitality and tourism brands in the world, with industry experts … Continued

MUSLIM WORLD: Barbie’s 50th Anniversary Islamic Makeover

From Barbie Beach to Pilot Barbie to Hard Rock Barbie, the glamorous and iconic doll has undergone many makeovers since her creation 50 years ago, but none of her previous outfits has probably stirred as much buzz as her latest Islamic look. It’s Barbie in a burka, as it’s been dubbed by the yellow press. … Continued

Al Wissam Jackets Take American Fashion By Storm

When Bassem Souwaidan opened up Al Wissam clothing shop on West Vernor in Detroit, he never imagined that a small family-run business would catapult to success not only in Michigan, but far, far beyond. Today, the Al Wissam brand is sold in 30 different states, along with major cities in both Canada and Germany, and … Continued

Government Official: Dubai World May Sell Assets

Dubai World, the indebted conglomerate at the heart of this sheikdom’s credit problems, may sell off assets it acquired during a multiyear building and buying spree to raise cash, according to a senior government official. Dubai Finance Department Director-General Abdul Rahman al-Saleh did not say which pieces of the company are for sale in an … Continued

Debt Crisis Tests Dubai’s Ruler

The ruler of this city-state, Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, became renowned as a developer-king, an autocratic visionary determined to build a 21st-century Xanadu in the desert despite a legion of critics who said it could not be done. “What I have achieved for Dubai is just 10 percent of my vision,” he would often … Continued

Dubai Looks to Oil-Rich Neighbor for Possible Aid

As world markets absorbed the shock of Dubai’s debt crisis, the ruler of the once-booming city-state left town for an important meeting in a desert palace. His hosts: the leaders of neighboring Abu Dhabi whose balance sheets are flush with oil revenue. It’s not known what promises were made inside the halls in Al Ain … Continued

IMF: Morocco’s Economic Outlook is Expected to Improve in 2010

An IMF mission visited Rabat from November 2 to 13, 2009. The mission took place in a global context that has deteriorated significantly since 2008, even if some signs of recovery have begun to appear. As noted below, Morocco has not escaped the effects of the global crisis, but these effects have been relatively limited … Continued

Best Buy Wishes Muslims Happy Eid al-Adha

Best Buy stands by its decision to wish U.S. Muslims a Happy Eid Al-Adha, a rep for the company said, and though some Best Buy customers took offense, a Muslim advocacy group praised the move. The retailer got some flak this week for including, along with its circular advertising Thanksgiving Day sales, a note saying … Continued

A Newly Stylish Amman Asserts Itself

“AREN’T you going to check out the terrace?” Madian al-Jazerah said to me. It was just after sunset on a summer Thursday evening, and we were standing on the sprawling front deck of Books@Cafe, the combination bookstore, cafe and restaurant that Mr. Jazerah owns in the historic neighborhood of Jabal Amman in Jordan’s capital. “I … Continued

Prince Alwaleed Tops 2009 Arab Rich List

Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, the Saudi banking and finance mogul, retained the top spot on the 2009 Arabian Business Rich List for the world’s 50 richest Arabs, while last year’s number three, Maan Al Sanea, dropped off the list amid his debt woes. The Arab Rich List, which was published Sunday, surveys Arabs … Continued

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