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Late stone-age life excavated at Marawah island

Emirates Business New archaeological excavations on Marawah Island have uncovered the earliest known inhabitants of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi providing a unique insight into life during the Late Stone Age in Abu Dhabi’s western region. A programme of archaeological surveys carried out by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) since 2012 has identified more than 20 ...

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Algeria woos investors it long ignored after oil boom fades

Bloomberg Technology entrepreneur Karim Brahiti sees opportunities springing from the biggest threat Algeria’s economy has faced in decades. “The plunge in oil prices is a necessary evil that will force us to get out of our comfort zone and find alternatives,” said the 36-year-old Brahiti, now investing back home after years spent scouring for contracts in sub-Saharan Africa countries. “The ...

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Tehran’s dose of reality after sanctions deal

Bloomberg International business executives looking at Iran invariably see plenty of dollar signs, but there is always a caveat or two whenever the discussion turns to how and when to enter the country. Some point out that while Iran has a large, young and well-educated population, the Revolutionary Guards Corp is deeply entrenched in the economy. Others note that there ...

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