Re-balancing in the global economy expected to change consumer behavior
Significant demographic challenges along with economic and technological forces will bring about unprecedented changes in consumer behavior, according to a new report from Deloitte...
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...
How to use market research to increase business
A company profit comes from the increase of its goods consumption or distribution, while service companies need more clients, or clients capable to afford...
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...
The Future of Retail in EMEA – Change is Coming
Jones Lang LaSalle has launched Retail 2020, a definitive study of the rapidly changing global retail landscape over the next ten years...
Worldwide spending intentions declined in Q2
Global consumer confidence declined three index points to 91 in Q2 2012 amid a worsening euro zone crisis, lackluster U.S. job growth and China’s...
Wealthiest Billionaires Have Seen Their Wealth Increase By $1.1 Billion This...
Average wealth of the top 500 wealthiest billionaires is now more than $15 billion as wealth of UHNW individuals surges worldwide, Communications Specialist Ltd...
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...
Ramadan Key Emerging Trends Revealed
As the holy month of Ramadan approaches and preparations are underway, AMRB, a leading Dubai based regional market research firm reveals new emerging...
Asia-Pacific’s HNWI Population exceeds Europe’s for First Time
Wealth Management Firms Need to Offer Capabilities from Other Business Units to Meet Demands of Asia-Pacific HNWIs
Asia-Pacific’s population of high net worth individuals (HNWIs1) grew...
Global companies positive on future for business in Middle East
Six months on from the start of the Arab Spring, businesses around the world say they are positive about the future for business in...
Dubai’s diversification model has right mix to re-accelerate growth, report
Job Creation, Funding and Execution Are the Key Drivers for Success
According to a new medium-term outlook BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research Report ‘GCC 2020:...
Small Business Owners More Stressed and Dependent on Technology Than Ever
Despite the fact that the global economy is slowly starting to recover, owners of small businesses are still under a lot of pressure and...
Inflation or Deflation
The biggest risk to economies around the world in 2010 is a growth double dip. Further out, investors remain rightly concerned about hedging tail...
Signs of growing business optimism with MENA region
Despite the difficulties many economies around the world are facing, the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) seems to be weathering the financial...
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...
5 Dos for Small Business Startups in Dubai
Dubai's authorities greatly support the development of new businesses in the emirate. As a result, more and more investors are now considering starting a...
Short Term Solutions – Long Term Problems
US still risks default and downgrade
Euro zone buys time
Few drivers of growth surprises- major economies still struggle
Equities are likely to see selling pressure
A positive-...