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...
UAE Macroeconomic Outlook
Investors should adopt realistic approach
World Economic Climate
Across the world investors' belief that the worst of the financial crisis is behind us is gradually...
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...
UAE consumers feel the country is now driving in the recovery...
A study released by Dubai Chamber of Commerce '&' Industry (DCCI) shows the consumer confidence in the UAE economy has risen as they start...
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...
Property Sector worldwide in critical condition
Trillions of properties worldwide acquired or refinanced after this point in early 2004 have lost value since the transaction. Many of these properties, typically...
Exclusive Analysis on Middle East risk
Middle East analysts from London-based risk consultancy Exclusive Analysis answer emailed questions about Iran, Saudi Arabia and UAE, reported Reuters.
Q: Do you anticipate widespread...
Liquidity improving within the banking system
Though the days of easy credit are a distant memory, there is evidence that liquidity is improving, as the economy emerge from the shadow...
Dubai Property Outlook
Even though the Dubai property market has reached scary lows over the last few months, there are serious concerns that the worst of the...
Real Estate Global Market Perspective from Jones Lang LaSalle
Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. released a global market perspective report recently that is cracking a hesitant smile for most of the world's property market...
UAE Economic & Strategic Outlook
Since the past few years, UAE’s economy had been performing exceptionally well on the back of surge in oil prices and strong growth in...
Dubai population expected to decline 17pc
UAE economy is expected to contract by 1.7 per cent in 2009
The UAE’s population will contract by a marked 5.5 per cent in 2009,...
Sensible solution for defaulters
"Communism failed, now capitalism has failed, so I believe now is the time for Islamic Finance!"
Dubai's police chief called for an easing of regulations...
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...
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,...
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...
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...