The new world of brands
While North America still accounts for the majority of global brand names, the shift in world finances brought about by the power of the...
Branding can be a key differentiator for SME’s
A two-day branding workshop was hosted by The Brand Union at the recent MENA Businesswomen’s Network (BWN) inaugural forum, aimed at emphasising the importance...
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...
Investment activity in Property Markets worldwide rebounds in V shape
Global transactions fall to $380 b in 2009
Q4 volume surges as rebound takes hold
Globally, the volume of commercial property sold in 2009 was $381...
World Travel Market reveals Top Travel Trends
The 2012 World travel Market report on global travel trends was published this Monday. It revealed the latest trends in world's tourism. Among these...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
UAE Property Investment better than Cash
The rental property returns on premium real estate investments in the UAE are at least three times higher than having cash in the bank
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,...
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...
Industry growth requires innovation and greater transparency
In its second annual Islamic Wealth Management Report, Bank Sarasin urges the Islamic banking community to take a stronger focus on Islamic Financial Planning....
Profit Secrets in a Recession
How to increase sales and profits in a recession
Although the doom and gloom merchants in the media would have you believe otherwise, recession does not...
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...
Media’s influence could be also destructive
Many people today claim that they do not trust the news they see, read or hear in the media. If you are one of...