Destroying the Young with Permanent Bailouts
The tyranny of banking deposit insurance is leading young people to hate 'the market'...
Why aren't young people protesting against bailouts?
Younger adults are usually pretty...
Optimism outweighs fears of Fiscal Cliff
Signs That Great Rotation out of Bonds Into Equities Is Starting
Confidence in the outlook for China’s economy has surged to a three-year high, underpinning...
Crisis Frustration hits the Real Estate Sector
The global recession or depression is well on the way as the financial crisis hits stock markets and banks all over the world and...
October – A Crunch Month
• October - a testing month for the markets
• The third quarter was a disaster for risk assets
• Euro zone on the cusp of...
Branding can be a key differentiator for SME’s
A two-day branding workshop was hosted by The Brand Union at the recent MENA Businesswomen’s Network (BWN) inaugural forum, aimed at emphasising the importance...
Rise in cost of living in Dubai driven by silent inflation
Do you find yourself out of cash a week ahead of the end of the month? It happens more often at our end this...
Dubai World silence causes concern
Since the November standstill announcement, little information was released from either Dubai World or the government to reassure investors. Discussions with creditors have been...
New Regional Order Emerging in MENA Property Markets
Colliers MENA Real Estate Overview for Q1 2010 Shows Region is Adapting to New Investment Landscape
Colliers International today released its comprehensive regional overview...
Global Consumer Markets Trends Show Shifting Household Structure
Analyst estimate that during period between 2007 and 2012, global household growth went beyond the population growth. Through that time, worldwide household rose by...
As of today, where does Dubai stand?
Dubai is a place like no other, with a colorful and controversial mix of people that matches its reputation. During the last decade, media...
MENA consumers are among the world’s most brand loyal
According to Ernst & Young’s 2012 MENA Customer Barometer MENA consumers are among the world’s most brand loyal
25% of respondents in the UK and...
UAE economy grew 3.3 percent in 2011
Contribution of the non-oil sectors rose to 70 percent in 2010
UAE among Top 30 nations for attracting FDI
UAE is on the course to welcome...
Local banks going International
Limited business opportunities in the home market
Recent years have witnessed increased merger and acquisition activity in banking, with most notable of all the Dubai...
Sheikh Mohammed: “Wait for developmental and economic surprises in UAE!”
In remarks to the media during the inauguration of Dubai Metro's Green Line today, His Highness expressed his great satisfaction with the momentous achievement,...
Survey forecasts global economic slowdown; Investors say recession will be avoided
Cash Holdings Close to Credit Crisis Highs in Wake of Equities Sell-Off
Investors believe that the global economy will slow significantly in the coming 12...
Bailout actions for the Real Estate Sector badly needed
The United Arab Emirates may be preparing a bailout plan for the real estate industry, said EFG- Hermes, according Bloomberg.
After the Government of...
Asian Policy Makers Must Respond Early to Overheating Risk
Asia Leads Global Recovery, Further Reforms Will Help Address Medium-Term Challenges, Says IMF’s Asia-Pacific Economic Outlook
Asia is set to grow at 5.7 percent in...
Property boom stumbles in oversupply reality
The global financial meltdown from 2008 caused a freeze to a large number of high-profile construction projects in Dubai and across the world. During...
