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January -
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Cover Story |
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GCC Economic Outlook in 2008
The beginning of new year brings with it new hopes and expectations.
Oliver Cornock, Regional Editor, Oxford Business Group analyses the key factors
that marked the year 2007 for GCC markets and emphasizes on the major
developments expected in 2008 |
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Other Headlines |
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Powerful Play
Interview with the CEO of Voltamp Manufacturing Co. LLC, on the company’s
upcoming IPO and expansion agenda |
‘Buyers turn shy’ – Nielsen Consumer
Confidence Index
Rising oil prices, the spread of the sub-prime credit
issue in international markets and the predicted slowdown in the US
economy are all taking their toll on the confidence of global
consumers... |
Flying High
Paul Starrs, British Airways’ Middle East Commercial Manager, outlines the
airline’s plans for the region in a chat with Akshay Bhatnagar. He is confident
that the combination of convenient flight schedules and great products would
make BA a leading choice for Middle East travellers
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City Supercar
The Maserati GranTurismo is already a big hit with the entire
production run for 2007 sold out. We found it perform true to its
promises |
Regional Trade Looks up
The GCC Doha summit has yielded vital economic results |
Downturn in 2008
The new industry financial forecast of the International Air Transport
Association (IATA) estimates a global industry profit of US$5.6 billion in 2007
falling to US$5 billion in 2008 |
Win some, Lose some
The Wall Street credit crunch and the unwinding of leverage on carry trades
may end the appreciation of emerging markets’ currencies |
‘Oman key market for KLM’
After suspending its Muscat operation
for more than five years, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines resumed services this winter.
Bram Graber, Senior Vice President & Area Manager Benelux, KLM Royal
Dutch Airlines speaks to OER about the resumption of air services to Muscat and
other facilities offered to travellers in Oman |
‘Partners for a sustainable future’
With over a decade of experience in supporting and advising both public and
private sector clients as lead consultant in compliance to environmental impact
studies and engineering solutions, HMR Consultants are a recognized leader in
their field of practice
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Desert Nights
An oasis in the golden sands
of the Wahiba, Desert Nights Camp from the OHI Group is the newest destination
for adventure seekers |
Crystal Magic
Coloured crystals have become a
personal statement in many Gulf households, thanks to Daum of France. Their
thematic collections focus around art and nature |
Creative Professional
Usama Karim Ahmed Al Haremi,Head, Corporate Communications and Media,
Oman Air, tells Rekha Baala that he is in a profession where his brain
is working all the time, even on vacation |
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