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In focus -- Modernity versus history

Back from the brink

MME talks the head of Kuwait's Global Investment House about how the company was able to cope amid the economic downturn.

updated Tue Dec 22 2009 13:28:33

This week on Marketplace Middle East

In focus -- Modernity versus history

updated Tue Dec 22 2009 09:53:50

This week on Marketplace Middle East

In focus -- Youth bulge

updated Fri Dec 18 2009 04:57:25

Back from the brink

MME talks the head of Kuwait's Global Investment House about how the company was able to cope amid the economic downturn.

updated Fri Dec 18 2009 04:57:14

Let the sun shine in

MME reports on a power plant in Egypt that looks to harness the power of the sun.

updated Wed Dec 16 2009 11:00:25

This week on Marketplace Middle East

In focus -- Dubai and the creditors

updated Mon Dec 14 2009 09:18:48

A regional contagion?

MME takes a look at whether there will be a regional contagion in Kuwait.

updated Fri Dec 11 2009 09:28:18

Are Internet firms afraid of the Middle East?

The Middle East represents a vast, largely untapped market for Internet businesses across an audience tailor-made for maximizing online revenues, according to industry experts -- so what's holding everyone back?

updated Fri Dec 11 2009 04:25:59

Debt challenges on Bahrain

MME sits down with Mohammed Bin Essa Al-Khalifa to assess the impact of Dubai's debt challenges on Bahrain and the region.

updated Thu Dec 10 2009 14:52:51

Dubai mega-merger called off

Emaar Properties calls off a merger with Dubai Holding amid a debt crisis in the region. CNN's John Defterios reports.

updated Thu Dec 10 2009 06:46:50

This week on Marketplace Middle East

In focus -- A regional contagion?

updated Fri Dec 04 2009 04:49:25

Dubai World: What next?

Dubai World says it's started talks to restructure some $26 billion of debt. MME takes a look.

updated Fri Dec 04 2009 04:12:29

Facetime with Laura Tyson

Global investors are still trying to understand the scope of Dubai's total debt. Laura Tyson, Dean, Haas Business School speak to MME about the issue.

updated Thu Dec 03 2009 10:57:37

This week on Marketplace Middle East

In Focus -- Dubai World: What Next?

updated Fri Nov 27 2009 04:25:39

A recession proof market

With defence spending in the Gulf expected to surpass $100 billion by 2014, Cal Perry looks closer.

updated Fri Nov 27 2009 04:19:40

Facetime: Todd Kozel

This week MME sits down with Gulf Keystone?s Executive Chairman, Todd Kozel to discuss the company's new found success

updated Wed Nov 25 2009 09:36:49

This week on Marketplace Middle East

In Focus -- Arms sales: A recession proof market

updated Fri Nov 20 2009 04:12:20

Middle Eastern airline boost

Marketplace Middle East examines how the region is keeping the aviation sector afloat during the economic downturn.

updated Fri Nov 20 2009 03:34:29

Facetime: Stefan Pichler

MME talks to Jazeera's CEO about the company's five-year expansion plans, and if he believes a recovery is on its way?

updated Tue Nov 17 2009 12:51:40

This week on Marketplace Middle East

In Focus: Airline boost?

updated Tue Nov 17 2009 02:23:50

Abu Dhabi's oil to technology

Abu Dhabi is looking to diversify away from oil and into the tech sector. CNN's John Defterios reports.

updated Fri Nov 13 2009 08:10:15

Facetime: Ben Simpfendorfer

MME talks to Ben Simpfendorfer, Author of 'The New Silk Road' to take a look at the re-emerging ties between Asia and the Middle East.

updated Fri Nov 13 2009 08:06:55

From sand to silicon

MME takes a look at how Abu Dhabi's economy is diversifying away from oil and looking towards the high tech sector.

updated Wed Nov 11 2009 06:52:30

This week on Marketplace Middle East

In focus: From sand to silicon

updated Mon Nov 09 2009 12:52:23

Oil prices up and down

CNN's John Defterios from Marketplace Middle East takes a look at the roller coaster ride in oil prices.

updated Fri Nov 06 2009 08:51:36

This week on Marketplace Middle East

In Focus -- End of cheap oil?

updated Fri Nov 06 2009 04:25:28

End of cheap oil?

MME takes a look at striking a balance between high production costs or investing into countries with high political risks.

updated Fri Nov 06 2009 04:24:51

Christophe De Margerie

MME sits down with the Chairman and CEO, Christophe De Margerie and asks him about those projects and his willingness to venture into Iran.

updated Mon Nov 02 2009 11:41:21

This week on Marketplace Middle East

In Focus -- Qatar: What recession?

updated Fri Oct 30 2009 12:41:58

Putting Abu Dhabi on the map

Formula One racing comes to Abu Dhabi, which wants the world to know there's more than oil there. Leone Lakhani reports.

updated Fri Oct 30 2009 05:17:11

Abu Dhabi on the map

MME heads to Abu Dhabi to take a look at its economic strategy and whether it's likely to succeed.

updated Sat Oct 24 2009 12:17:10

This week on Marketplace Middle East

In Focus -- Qatar: What recession?

updated Fri Oct 23 2009 05:41:43

Qatar: What Recession?

MME takes a look at Qatar's booming economy and uncovers how tremendous growth can still pose tremendous challenges.

updated Fri Oct 23 2009 01:54:33

Qatar and the recession

MME addresses the issues of the recession to the Former Economy and Commerce Minister Sheikh Mohamed Ahmed Jassim Al Thani.

updated Fri Oct 16 2009 17:48:53

Facetime with Salam Fayyad

MME sat down with Salam Fayyad, Prime Minister of the PNA and asked his thoughts about how economics can potentially bring stability to the West Bank and Gaza.

updated Fri Oct 16 2009 17:47:34

The region's Robin Hood

Faisal Khan is a businessman who created the charity ''Take My Junk UAE''. MME follows a day in the life of the region's modern day Robin Hood.

updated Fri Oct 09 2009 04:06:38

Onwards and Upwards

MME talks with Mohamed Alabbar of Emmar about buidling what is set to be the world's tallest building.

updated Fri Oct 09 2009 03:52:45

Dubai's Cityscape

MME looks at how Dubai's Cityscape event, famous for elaborate property launches, is a muted affair this year.

updated Fri Oct 02 2009 06:08:26

Modernity versus History

MME travels to Paris to investigate Prince Hamad Bin Abdullah Al-Thani's plans to restore and modernise Hotel Lambert.

updated Fri Oct 02 2009 03:22:08

Ferdinando Beccalli-Falco

MME talks to the International CEO of GE, Ferdinando Beccalli-Falco about opportunities in emerging markets.

updated Tue Sep 29 2009 13:11:37

Qasimi brand

MME takes a look at the up and coming designer Khalid Al Qasimi as he prepares for London's fashion week.

updated Fri Sep 25 2009 00:14:45

Calling Cairo

MME looks at the Egyptian government's plans to create a billion dollar information technology industry.

updated Thu Sep 24 2009 23:59:36

Facetime: Khalid Al Qasimi

MME talks to young and creative designer, Khalid Al Qasimi the impact of the credit crisis.

updated Sun Sep 20 2009 21:14:33

Tunnel hits road block

CNN's Ivan Watson reports on construction of a subway tunnel under the Bosphorus Strait delayed by an ancient discovery.

updated Fri Sep 18 2009 07:00:44

This week on Marketplace Middle East

Facetime with Stanley Fischer, Governor, Central Bank of Israel

updated Fri Sep 18 2009 04:06:29

Facetime with Stanley Fischer

MME talks to the Stanley Fischer the Governor of Israel's Central Bank about raising interest rates.

updated Fri Sep 18 2009 01:23:45

Transcontinental Tunnel

Turkey is constructing a subway tunnel under the Bosphorus Strait. Engineers have discovered incredible archaeological history.

updated Fri Sep 11 2009 04:08:21

G20 finance agreement

MME chats with the Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Shaukat Aziz and 20 year veteran banker to discuss the region's road to economic recovery.

updated Fri Sep 11 2009 01:45:59

London's Middle-Eastern investors

Did you know that some of London's most iconic properties are owned by Mid East investors? MME takes a look at who owns what.

updated Thu Sep 10 2009 06:39:20

This week on Marketplace Middle East

The London property market

updated Sun Sep 06 2009 23:38:24

Syria -- chocolate maker

Award-winning luxury chocolate from Syria? CNN's Schams Elwazer meets Bassam Ghraoui and visits the chocolate factory.

updated Fri Sep 04 2009 18:07:54

Boosting prospects

MME heads to Cambridge University to find out why students are attracted to the English education system.

updated Fri Sep 04 2009 17:50:25

Facetime with Bassam Ghraoui

MME takes a tour of the Ghraoui chocolate factory and whether its brand can truly compete in the European market.

updated Thu Sep 03 2009 12:41:27

This week on Marketplace Middle East

Boosting Prospects

updated Fri Aug 28 2009 00:23:05

Libya's business potential

MME takes a look at what opportunities there are for business in Libya after the wrangling over the release of the 'Lockerbie bomber'.

updated Fri Aug 28 2009 00:13:27

Facetime - Amr Moussa

MME talks to Amr Moussa, Secretary General of the Arab League about the region's educational development progress.

updated Thu Aug 27 2009 11:42:52

This week on Marketplace Middle East

Youth Bulge

updated Fri Aug 21 2009 02:40:00

MME hits 100

MME looks back at some of the issues that has help shape the business landscape in the Middle East.

updated Fri Aug 21 2009 02:39:38

Next Generation

MME looks back at what politicians and business leaders had to say about energy prices and the growth of sovereign wealth funds.

updated Tue Aug 18 2009 07:12:24

This week on Marketplace Middle East

100th Program Special

updated Fri Aug 14 2009 04:59:00

Borrowing for Beauty

MME takes a look to see if even the business of beauty has been hit by the downturn

updated Fri Aug 14 2009 04:33:52

Facetime: Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair

MME sits down with Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair about the challenges that face his country amidst this global economic turmoil.

updated Sun Aug 09 2009 19:20:19

London beckons Mideast shoppers

Mideast shoppers are expected to spend more than $400m in London this summer. CNN's Leone Lakhani reports

updated Fri Aug 07 2009 05:00:48

Facetime: Victoria Barbary

MME talks to the author of the Monitor Group report on Sovereign Wealth Funds and look's into the new investment outlook.

updated Fri Aug 07 2009 04:30:33

Middle East gold rush

MME looks at the extensive measures London retailers are taking to harness the Middle East spending power this summer.

updated Sun Aug 02 2009 20:05:57

'Food is art'

CNN's Leone Lakhani gets an inside look at what it takes to operate restaurants all over the world.

updated Fri Jul 31 2009 07:55:24

This week on Marketplace Middle East

In focus: Abu Dhabi's space ambitions

updated Fri Jul 31 2009 04:44:46

The new frontier

MME looks at Abu Dhabi's plans for space travel.

updated Fri Jul 31 2009 04:39:50

Facetime: Mourad Mazouz

MME talks with restaurantuer Mourad Mazouz about how he is using creative dining to overcome the downturn.

updated Fri Jul 24 2009 08:04:16

A bid for Porsche

MME looks at why Middle East buyers are seeking European carmakers.

updated Fri Jul 24 2009 03:25:10

Facetime: Yousef Hussain Kamal

MME speaks to Qatar's Finance Minister about his country's investment strategies and plans for diversification.

updated Tue Jul 21 2009 12:04:09

This week on Marketplace Middle East

In focus: A bid for Porsche

updated Fri Jul 17 2009 03:56:14

Solar Ambitions

12 of Europe's largest companies have banded together to create the most ambitious alternative energy project of all time.

updated Fri Jul 17 2009 02:50:45

Facetime: Reinhard Mitschek

MME talks to Nabucco Gas Pipeline Project Managing Director, Reinhard Mitschek about the challenges facing the project.

updated Thu Jul 16 2009 13:14:59

This week on Marketplace Middle East

Facetime with Reinhard Mitschek, Managing Director, Nabucco Gas Pipeline Project

updated Tue Jul 14 2009 12:38:23

Europe to harness African sun

CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports on an ambitious plan to export solar power captured in Africa to Europe.

updated Mon Jul 13 2009 10:46:37

Turkey oil bridges east, west

CNN's John Defterios looks at Turkey's expanding role in the energy power game.

updated Fri Jul 10 2009 04:20:53

Jordan's Nuclear Hopes

MME looks at how the Kingdom of Jordan is attempting to become an energy exporter by going nuclear.

updated Fri Jul 10 2009 04:12:33

Facetime: Zeynep Fadilioglu

MME takes a look at Istanbul's newest project and the woman behind it.

updated Thu Jul 09 2009 14:00:43

This week on Marketplace Middle East

IN FOCUS: Jordan's Nuclear Hopes

updated Thu Jul 02 2009 23:26:06

Iraq oil contracts

For the first time in more than thirty years, Iraq opens up its energy sector to foreign companies.

updated Thu Jul 02 2009 23:21:08

Facetime with Hikma Pharmaceutical

MME takes a look at the growing competition from the Jordanian company and speaks to the key men behind its success.

updated Thu Jul 02 2009 10:28:37

This week on Marketplace Middle East

In focus: Iraq Oil Contracts

updated Sun Jun 28 2009 19:48:58

Iraq open for business

CNN's Frederik Pleitgen talks with a persistent Iraqi businessman who is ready to embrace the free market.

updated Fri Jun 26 2009 03:36:11

Facetime: Andris Piebalgs

This week MME talks to the EU Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs about energy security and obtaining supplies from the region.

updated Fri Jun 26 2009 03:29:10

Life of a Baghdad Businessman

CNN's Frederik Pleitgen looks at how years of sanctions and war have created severe roadblocks for business in Baghdad.

updated Wed Jun 24 2009 09:53:32

This week on Marketplace Middle East

IN FOCUS: Life of a Baghdad Businessman

updated Fri Jun 19 2009 15:00:44

Changing Saudi market

CNN's Leone Lakhani looks at how Saudi Arabia is taking steps to open its stock market to foreign investors.

updated Fri Jun 19 2009 02:12:36

Facetime: Akbar Al Baker

Lebanese MME talks Qatar Airways CEO, Akbar Al Baker about why his company is still spending in the current economic climate.

updated Fri Jun 19 2009 01:52:14

Investing in Saudi Markets

MME looks at the steps being taken to open up the Tadawul to foreign investment by Saudi market regulators.

updated Wed Jun 17 2009 07:06:59

This week on Marketplace Middle East

IN FOCUS: Investing in Saudi Arabian Stock Markets

updated Fri Jun 12 2009 04:11:22

Facetime: Riad Salame

This week MME speaks to the man behind Lebanon's economic success, Central Bank Governor, Riad Salame.

updated Fri Jun 12 2009 03:50:09

Investing in Iran

MME takes a look at the opportunities in Iran with a boutique investment bank that has already tapped into what's on offer.

updated Tue Jun 09 2009 12:07:54

This week on Marketplace Middle East

FACETIME: Riad Salamé, Governor, Central Bank of Lebanon

updated Tue Jun 09 2009 12:03:11

This week on Marketplace Middle East

FACETIME: Riad Salamé, Governor, Central Bank of Lebanon

updated Thu Jun 04 2009 23:48:44

The Peace Dividend

As President Obama heads to the Middle East to map out U.S. plans for peace in the region, MME examines the potential economic impact.

updated Thu Jun 04 2009 23:23:08

Facetime with Gerald Lawless

MME speaks to the Executive Chairman of Jumeirah Group, Gerald Lawless about how the global economic crisis is affecting the region.

updated Wed Jun 03 2009 11:39:58

This week on Marketplace Middle East

IN FOCUS: The Peace Dividend

updated Sun May 31 2009 22:11:26

Reality show seeks innovation

CNN's Stan Grant takes a look at a new reality show in the Middle East that encourages entrepreneurism.

updated Fri May 29 2009 09:22:40

Stars of Science

MME goes behind the scenes of a Qatar TV show called 'Stars of Science'.

updated Fri May 29 2009 08:31:22

Facetime with Shayne Nelson

MME speaks to Shayne Nelson the Regional CEO at Standard Chartered.

updated Tue May 26 2009 13:46:35

This week on Marketplace Middle East

In Focus -- Stars of Science

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