Institute of International Finance Regional GCC Overview sees return to solid...
The GCC Regional Overview from the industry benchmark Institute of International Finance shows that the region is seeing solid growth, underpinned by higher oil...
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...
Dubai house prices ‘likely to extend fall’
Oversupply in Dubai's once-booming property sector will continue to send prices lower in the short term, Jones Lang LaSalle said on Sunday.
"The oversupply situation...
Dubai SME launches Facebook contest
Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) mandated to develop the small and medium enterprises (SME) sector, has launched a...
UAE’s Financial Wealth Grows to $600 Billion Despite Pandemic Challenges
51% of the country’s wealth is owned by individuals whose net worth is more than $5 million.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) financial wealth grew...
Editor’s Notes: 2011 Forecasts
In 2009 the world experienced a wrenching recession, and in 2010 a stimulus-driven recovery. In 2011 it will discover how the economy fares once...
Dubai Witnesses a 4.2% Increase in Capital Value Growth Over the...
Across the 30 cities in the report, capital values grew by an average of 3.9% over the first 6 months of 2021
Dubai among the...
The Distressed Property Universe
Large number of properties or mortgages are now on hold, rescheduled for completion, defaulted or awaiting reposition globally. Reports of problem loans and distressed...
What We Must Do To Prevent a Global COVID-19 Depression
Without a vaccine or effective COVID-19 treatment, we could face continued infections and death until at least the end of 2020.
To prevent...
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...
World Bank rates Dubai Municipality 12th in international competitiveness
Dubai Municipality has emerged as the 12th government organization worldwide for the year 2012 in terms of international competitiveness as rated by the World...
Economic Recovery Will Take Two Years, Experts at ABLF Talks
The Fifth Virtual Conclave of the ABLF Talks saw participation by Chairwoman of UAE Space Agency H.E. Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri, hospitality magnate...
Abu Dhabi retail sector driven by young wealthy population
Abu Dhabi retail sector is looking ahead to brighter prospects, with anticipated solid increase in sales and a swathe of new shopping developments set...
Global Consumer Confidence Increases One Point in Q3
Sixty-Two Percent of Global Respondents Say They Are in a Recession;
Sixty-Nine Percent Are Changing Spending Habits to Save More
Global consumer confidence increased one index...
Small and Medium Enterprises Hold Key to Regional Economic Growth
A special report by Allied Investment Partners, however, reveals that with adequate financing and investor uptake still lacking, regional economic growth will remain sluggish
As...
Colliers International Global Investor Sentiment Survey: Property Clock Chimes 4:30...
Real Estate Investors Worldwide See Market Ready to Rebound
Middle East respondents to Colliers International’s 2010 Global Investor Sentiment Survey view the market...
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...
UAE’s Growing Economic Potential
When the global financial crisis stroke a few years ago, like many countries and cities across the world, Dubai also felt the negative wave....