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Blog: A sea of cranes

The cranes silhouetted against Dubai's skyline are a symbol of the Middle East's heady growth, which was estimated at $2.8 trillion this week. But how long can this pace last, asks John Defterios

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"Marketplace Middle East" focuses on the issues, developments and trends that affect the region's business climate. Hosted by award-winning anchor John Defterios the weekly 15 minute program uncovers intriguing stories, showcases in-depth interviews with business leaders and provides special coverage of the business deals that matter.

U.A.E.'s migrant workers get poorer
U.A.E.'s migrant workers get poorer

They're doing the same job. But suddenly Dubai's migrant workers are earning a lot less money. MME investigates the effect of the plunging dollar and inflation on the United Arab Emirate's lowest paid


This week on Marketplace Middle East
This week on Marketplace Middle East

U.S. President George W. Bush's visit to the Middle East this week could bring oil capacity to the forefront. MME looks at whether Middle East producers could do more. Plus, Dolphin Energy CEO, Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh on the natural gas industry

Egypt's first lady of jewelry
Egypt's first lady of jewelry

Egypt's preeminent jeweler and head of the country's first internationally renowned luxury brand on how she had to take her business to the West to gain a foothold in the Middle East

Fahmy: "I hate bling bling"
Fahmy:

MME's Alphonso Van Marsh sits down with Egyptian jeweler, Azza Fahmy and asks her what makes her brand so special and what it takes to make it in the luxury market


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