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Christie’s Watch Auction In Dubai Nets Over $3m

A Patek Philippe men’s wristwatch, set with 42 emeralds, fetched the highest price at $341,000.

Top 10 Most Expensive Art Works Sold By Christie’s In Latest Dubai Auction

The 140 art works auctioned during the event in March raised over $10.6 million, up 65 per cent from last year, said Christie’s.

Dubai To Add Art Museums In Metro Stations

Dubai’s museum initiative will be built in phases, a statement said.

Sotheby’s To Auction $1.5m Damien Hirst Artwork In Doha

The artwork, Tranquility, is also part of the auction house’s public exhibition in Dubai.

Book Review: Angela Merkel- A Chancellorship Forged In Crisis

The book offers an insight to Merkel’s persona by retracing some of Eurozone crisis’s key moments.

Book Review: Loveworks

The book examines emotional-based approaches to advertising.

Houston Exhibit Shows Antiquities From Saudi Arabia

Roads of Arabia, which runs through March 9, features tools, steles, incense burners, statues and other pieces from the Kingdom.

Book Review: The 3 Rs Of Preparing Your Organisation For The Future

The book suggests that 21st century challenges have forced businesses to rethink their long-term strategies and produce sustainable solutions.

Fairmont The Palm Opens Art Suite

Rotated on a quarterly basis, the suite will be home to works selected by Showcase Gallery.

Book Review: Breakout Nations (In Pursuit Of The Next Economic Miracles)

South Korea is the ‘gold medallist’ but watch out for Poland and Czech Republic.

Book Review: When The Money Runs Out: The End Of Western Influence

HSBC chief economist Stephen King’s book examines why the recovery from a global recession five years ago has been weak.

Qatari Emir’s Daughter Tops Global Art Power List

Sheikha al-Mayassa al-Thani, who heads the Qatar Museums Authority, was chosen for her willingness to spend at a rate estimated to be $1 billion a year.

Book Review: The 50th Law

A sequel to Greene’s previous bestseller The 48 Laws of Power, this book explores a new law – conquering fear.

Book Review: Fish Can’t See Water

Kai Hammerich and Richard D Lewis question the seismic shift of success from West to East and attempt to gauge the success of these companies through the lens of culture.

Christie’s To Auction $80,000 Breguet Watch In Dubai

The 18- karat gold wristwatch is one of the items on sale at Christie’s watch auction to be held in Dubai this October.

Book Review: Taking The High Road

Ram Buxani’s autobiography paints an honest and credible account of his life in business, family and in the Sindhi community.

Book Review: Business Politics In The Middle East

Written by LSE’s Dr Steffen Hertog, this book explores the relationship between businesses and political regimes in the region.

Book Review: Birdies in Business By Shaili Chopra

Indian journalist Shaili Chopra unveils the nucleus of CEO golfers, pros and celebrity players on the golf course.

Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor – The Autobiography

Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor: The Autobiography offers hands-on leadership advice and entrepreneurial tales from one of the region’s most established businessmen.

Book Review: Effective Business In The Gulf By Nicolai Tillisch

The book offers a refreshingly honest insight into leadership practices in the GCC.

Etihad Signs ‘Multimillion Dollar Deal’ With Sydney Opera House

Abu Dhabi airline become the cultural icon’s exclusive international airline partner

Book Review: The Economist: Guide To Decision Making

Author: Helga Drummond (Profile Books, 2012)

GCC To Host First World Luxury Expo

Steinway Piano Gallery will be displaying a crystallised 1/6 scale model grand piano worth AED12 million for the first time

Painting For Profit

Dispelling fears of a Eurozone crisis and liquidity crunch, art sold better last year than in any other time in history.

Luxury Market To Contract Further in 2013

With increased consolidation and tepid growth only a few players will survive, says Manuel Emch, CEO of Romain Jerome.

Psy’s Gangnam Style Is YouTube’s Most-Viewed Video

The South Korean pop song has had over 812 million views since it was posted on the site in July.

Khalaf Al Habtoor: Diary Of An Icon

The newly-released autobiography from Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, one of the Arab world’s most prominent businessmen, offers advice for business success.

Ritz-Carlton DIFC Hosts Major Arts Auction

Pieces by Renoir, Picasso and Dali to go under the hammer as the region’s art market strengthens.

The Strategy For Strategy

Meghna Pant reviews a book on strategy that reveals how businesses can drop the door-knob polishing management style and surge ahead.

Dubai’s DFSA Fines E&Y, Arqaam Over Iranian Art Valuation

E&Y and Arqaam were accused of failing to comply with international accounting standards.