UAE Banking Sector Outlook
At the start of the year, analysts expected a binary scenario for UAE banks in 2010 on the back of a slow but steady...
Political stability key as Dubai renews efforts to tap investment
Dubai's bid to bounce back from the global economic crisis will be mapped out in a wide-ranging report to be published by the global...
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...
Could UAE rival Orlando as Leisure and Entertainment Destination?
Despite current prevailing recessionary sentiment and weakening economic data, the future prospects of UAE remain bright and attractive for international corporations. This thesis is...
Public sector governance reform imminent in Middle East
Arab Spring has compelled governments to pursue public sector reform
Accountability, and transparency a priority in state-owned enterprises in Middle East
With recent political and social...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...