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The name of the new currency of Saudi, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar will be put to referendum. What would your choice be?
The Rial - it is the currency of Saudi, the largest economy, and therefore the most logical.
7%
The Dinar - because it is not the Rial. The new currency cannot be seen as dominated by Saudi.
7%
The Dirham - why not open a door for the UAE to join later. This would send a great message...
6%
Something completely new - 'The Arab', something inspiring and unifying like the currency itself.
80%
With Manchester City, and Portsmouth, now owned by Middle East Inc., are you more more inclined to support them?
No. I don't care who the owner of a football club is, I support my team, the team I always have.
72%
Not support them, but feel more goodwill for them maybe. Maybe a second or third team.
8%
Depends how well they do. If they win a major trophy, there is a chance I could make them my team.
4%
Of course - both are now my teams - that they are Mideast backed makes me feel part of who they are.
16%
Does your company implement reduced Ramadan working hours, or do expect to continue to work as normal?
Yes, my company is very strict on Ramadan working hours, and expects people to leave on time.
14%
Sometimes we work a little longer, but mostly we leave early as per the government guidelines.
21%
Muslims are allowed to work Ramadan hours, but those not fasting are expected to work normally.
36%
We completely ignore Ramadan working hours. We have a job to do and business to get done.
29%
With Ramadan coming do you think non-Muslim expatriates in the Middle East fully understand the meaning of the holy month?
Yes, for the most part expatriates understand what it's about, and are sensitive during this period.
23%
Long-time expatriates are, but people who have just arrived can lack sensitivity or awareness.
42%
No. Understanding of Islam should be part of a residency test for anyone wanting to live here.
10%
No. I sometimes wonder whether even Muslims appreciate the religious significance of the holy month.
25%
Is your business suffering more this summer than last year? Or is it business as usual despite the financial crisis?
Better than business as usual - we're rushed off our feet, and can't handle the uptick in demand.
8%
Business as normal - we're quieter, but no quieter than last summer. Basically we're on track.
12%
A little quieter. There's less business around, but there's enough to keep us ticking over.
29%
Business has fallen off a cliff. This is much worse than expected, we may not survive the summer.
52%
House prices are showing signs of stabilising. Is this good for the economy, or do you think prices should fall further?
It's a great thing. Cities across the Mideast need real estate to be thriving to spark back to life.
5%
Prices need to stabilise, not rise. The cost of living was an impediment to real economic growth.
12%
It would be better if prices continued to fall gently. Too fast, and economic damage could be done.
19%
Please let prices fall 20% plus. Yes it will hurt, but the region will be stronger in the long term.
63%

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