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Minister of Economy meets department heads to discuss growth strategies

The UAE Minister of Economy His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri met department heads to discuss the ministry's future plans and strategies. He...

IMF latest annual assessment of UAE economy

Non-oil recovery strengthens, despite weak construction and real estate sectors Government-related entities still pose risks Fiscal consolidation should increase government's room for maneuver Growth in the United...

Economy faces New Recession

The U.S. economy is headed for another recession that government intervention cannot prevent, according to the Economic Cycle Research Institute. Such downturns will occur...

Consumer confidence in Dubai remains strong

Overall consumer confidence in Dubai remained robust during the first quarter of 2012, driven largely by a positive outlook on personal finance and strong...

Middle East CEOs Optimistic about Growth

A region often associated with political crises and oil production, the Middle East is also a region where the chief executives are the most...

Global Business Confidence Slumps

According to a survey of business executives released Sunday, global business confidence slumped in the third quarter of 2014. A global survey conducted by Markit...

A few thoughts on global economic recession 2016

Global economic recession is not just a terminology at which you have glimpsed while browsing social media on your smartphone. It is rather a disturbing...

Dubai Economy Turns Future-readiness Focus to 3 More Emerging Sectors

Second Future Economy Lab workshops to bring together public and private sector stakeholders and academia to discuss Cashless Economy, Circular Economy, and Gaming...

Inflation tolls on restaurants in Dubai

A study released recently by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry says that food prices soared at restaurants in Dubai over the last...

Recession or Depression?

A recession is defined to be a period of two quarters of negative GDP growth. By definition is a national or world event and...

National plan to develop small and medium businesses

His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy, said the Ministry will be the federal authority responsible for developing the small...

Al Mansouri Leads UAE Economic Delegation to South Korea

His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, will lead UAE’s delegation to South Korea, to participate in the 2nd...

Number of trade licences issued in Dubai grows 27%

Number of licences issued by DED in Q1 2012 grows 27% to 4,343 Highlights the stability and growth of the key economic sectors in the...

Business Conditions in Dubai Improve After Summer Slump

Emirates NBD Dubai Economy Tracker: September Data Signals Improvement In Business Conditions In Dubai’s Non-Oil Private Sector September data signalled a sharp improvement in business...

UAE Consumer Confidence at ‘All-time High’

Consumers in the UAE are more optimistic than ever before, according to the recently released 'MasterCard Index of Consumer Confidence'. The survey reveals that...

Optimism about Business in Dubai at 19- month high in June

A robust expansion in business activity and order growth was recorded in Dubai during the month of June, although the pace of growth was...

Dubai Launches $400 Million Economic Stimulus Package for Next 3 Months

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Crown Prince of Dubai...
Richard Dunbar, Head of Multi-Asset Research at Aberdeen Standard Investments

Rollout of Vaccines Puts Huge Uncertainty around All Economic Views

The end of the past financial year has been interesting in terms of what has happened within markets as well as between markets. At...