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...
The current state of Dubai’s real estate market
While reports from developers and analysts report that Dubai’s real estate market is down, according to industry experts transactions are still happening although these...
Architectural Adaptations to Revolutionize the Real Estate Industry
Cityscape Global Summit and Exhibition to take place live from 7-11 November at Dubai Exhibition Centre on the Expo 2020 grounds
Leading architectural firms in...
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...
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...
Dubai property market steady in second quarter
Villa rents stable, 2% decline in apartment and office rents –sales prices down 3% for both villas and apartments, says Asteco Q2 2011 report
The...
Dubai traders seeking solutions in tough times
Prices became uncompetitive, because of increased administrative and operational costs
Fierce competition from counterparts in other regions
The current global economic downturn could spell potential disaster...
Social networks: Digital rights and wrongs
You own your data, and you should only share it when you get something back in return, argues Professor Sandy Pentland.
Social networks should mirror...
Top Sector for Small and Medium-Sized Business in Dubai
Travel and Tourism is the Most Promising Sector for Small and Medium-Sized Business in Dubai
If you are planning to start a small or a...
UAE Banking Sector Outlook
At the start of the year, analysts expected a binary scenario for UAE banks in 2010 on the back of a slow but steady...
All eyes are now on Dubai
Dubai is ready to welcome more than 20 heads of state, when the World Energy Forum, is held outside New York for the first...
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...
Coronavirus & Economic Crisis: 3 Possible Paths Forward
Volatility looks like a mainstay for the coming months. Analysts at the private investment bank JPMorgan Chase & Co. outline three paths forward from...
Public sector governance reform imminent in Middle East
Arab Spring has compelled governments to pursue public sector reform
Accountability, and transparency a priority in state-owned enterprises in Middle East
With recent political and social...
Political stability key as Dubai renews efforts to tap investment
Dubai's bid to bounce back from the global economic crisis will be mapped out in a wide-ranging report to be published by the global...
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...
Could UAE rival Orlando as Leisure and Entertainment Destination?
Despite current prevailing recessionary sentiment and weakening economic data, the future prospects of UAE remain bright and attractive for international corporations. This thesis is...
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...