2014 Cost of Living Rankings
African, European, and Asian cities most expensive for expatriates due to currency fluctuations and the impact of inflation on goods and services, finds Mercer...
MENA Geopolitical Risks Increase
There is a concern that the Iraq turmoil has caused a significant increase in geopolitical risks in MENA. The turmoil could also deepen the...
Time to step out of the shadow of the Great Financial...
A new policy compass is needed to help the global economy step out of the shadow of the Great Financial Crisis, writes the Bank...
Global Consumer Confidence Rises, UAE Leads in MENA
Global consumer confidence is back to levels registered before the recession. This fact was revealed by Nielsen in the Q1 2014 Consumer Confidence report....
Mother’s Day in 2014
Mother's Day is an occasion which is marked in nearly every country. No matter where they live and no matter in what they believe,...
Why Celebrate the International Workers’ Day
May 1st marks the International Workers’ Day or Labor Day. This is a date, which is celebrated by workers all over the world. In...
UAE Performance on Latest Social Progress Index Pinpoints Key Weaknesses
The United Arab Emirates came 37th in the 2014 Social Progress Index. The country also holds the leading position in the Middle East region....
World Bank trims Asia 2014 growth forecasts
The World Bank trimmed its 2014 growth forecast for developing Asia, but said the region's economies were likely to see steady growth in the...
“Emerging markets are facing headwinds,” Dr. Doom
The world’s economic, financial, and geopolitical risks are shifting. Some risks now have a lower probability – even if they are not fully extinguished....
‘No one will be untouched by climate change’
IPCC Report: A changing climate creates pervasive risks but opportunities exist
for effective responses
Responses will face challenges with high warming of the...
Climate Change: Middle East will freeze; Consumer prices on the boil
Much discussed climate change will surprise many people in the coming years, including accustomed to hot summers Middle Easterners. However, while in some parts of...
U.S. Gives Up Power Over Internet in Favor of Private Sector
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) of the U.S. Commerce Department announced that it will not extend its contract with the Internet Corporation...
Best Countries to Be A Woman
In most parts of the world, men are still presented with better opportunities for career development than women. They also receive better education, health...
European Cities Dominate 2014 Quality of Living Rankings
Vienna takes the top spot, Baghdad ranks lowest
Vienna is the city with the world’s best quality of living, according to the Mercer 2014 Quality...
UAE Registered the Best Environmental Performance in MENA
The United Arab Emirates federation offers nearly excellent environmental protection and sustainability. This was revealed by the Yale’s 2014 Environmental Performance Index. The report...
Global Education in a Crisis
A new report released by the cultural agency of the UN, revealed the concerning state of the global education today. According to it, about...
UAE Consumer Confidence 5th Highest Worldwide
A Consumer Confidence report for Q4 2013 was released by Nielsen recently. The study shows that consumers in the United Arab Emirates are among...
Global Economy Outlook “Cautiously Optimistic”, Financial Leaders Say
Despite the recovery, risks are present and 2014 may be a year of volatility
The agenda for 2014 is to complete financial reform
The outlook for...