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UAE Macro & Cross Assets Outlook

UAE investor sentiment remains cautious Despite that the Dubai World default was averted by confirmation from Abu Dhabi government interaction, investors' sentiment remains cautious....

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...

UAE fifth most attractive emerging market for European SMEs

The UAE, not only Dubai, recently ranked fifth in most attractive emerging market to do business with in the coming year by European SMEs,...

Business confidence in Dubai soars on rebound in key sectors

Economic activity and outlook demonstrates stable growth and move towards sustainability The economy of Dubai looks set to sustain its growth momentum with investor confidence...

How Will OPEC Output Cuts Affect the Middle East

OPEC is the organization responsible for regulating at least half of the world's oil output, and as such has become significant in recent years,...

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...

Rising investor demand for growth stimulus

Fund Manager Survey Finds Rising Investor Demand for Growth Stimulus Expectations Grow of Further ECB Easing by Year-end A growing majority of global investors would like...

Entrepreneurs speak out

For 62% of entrepreneurs, focusing on innovation should be the number one priority 80% of entrepreneurs say governments should facilitate access to funding for young...

Dubai making strides for economic growth revival

The local economy seems determined to maintain its recent upward momentum, as investor confidence returns and some core sectors start to recover. Nevertheless, concerns...

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....

Bargain Property Hunters

Dubai property broker was approached  yesterday by two clients who are ready to purchase property right now. The first one is looking for 2 bedroom...

Dubai World Debt Meltdown Raises Concerns

UAE moves to counter Dubai fallout but markets wary Central Bank of the UAE backs UAE Banks, branches of foreign banks operating in the country Global...

Is Dubai World the Only Problem in Town?

Last week Dubai World announced that it was creeping closer to a deal with its creditors. Welcome news not only for investors,...

Cluttons: Dubai’s industrial sector Q1 2011 market report

Cluttons, the real estate specialist that has enjoyed a dedicated presence in the Middle East since 1976, issues its Q1 market 2011 report for...

Gold decade-long bull run nears the end

Gold is nearing the end of a decade-long run that has lifted prices by more than 600 percent, some market observers believe. The yellow metal...

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...

Will UAE property prices continue to fall?

UAE based property portal PropertyFinder sees buyer interest at its highest level since 2014, increasing by 28% since January. The UAE property market is highly...

Property Sales worldwide fell nearly 60 per cent in 2008

The latest comprehensive report  Global Capital Trends™, published by Real Capital Analytics, Inc. reveals that as perceived risk increased and lending decreased throughout 2008,...