Global Growth on the Rise but Risks Remain, Predicts IMF
IMF projects global growth at 3.7 percent in 2014, rising to 3.9 percent in 2015
Growth pickup stronger in advanced economies; higher external demand to...
Most Expensive Cities Today
A new ranking, which was released with the arrival of the 2014, revealed the most expensive cities today, where cost of living is the...
Global economy will grow faster in 2014, writes Nouriel Roubini
The global economy had another difficult year in 2013. The advanced economies’ below-trend growth continued, with output rising at an average annual rate of...
Generous billionaires was easier to find before the recession
Lists of the world’s wealthiest people have become a common sight on the web. Readers get bombarded by information about large figures and luxury...
In 2014 Global Property Markets Will Reach Highest Since 2008
Global property markets are expected to witness a further rise in 2014. A new report by Cushman & Wakefield predicts that next year markets...
Biggest Scientific Findings of 2013
Not every year can be eventful when it comes to new scientific findings. That was the case with 2012. However, in 2013 the world...
US Federal Reserve Cuts QE Pace
The U.S. Federal Reserve announced plans to cut its monthly bond purchases to $75 billion from $85 billion. This is the first step toward...
2014 Big Idea: Return to a Normal Non-crisis Environment
The big idea for 2014 is: The final return to a normal non-crisis economic environment. Search for growth is the next step.
Every year in...
Best Countries for Business in 2013
The eight edition of Forbes annual ranking of the Best Countries for Business was published on Wednesday. For the first time, Ireland was named...
Expo 2020 Update – Sao Paulo is Out, Dubai Leads
Sao Paulo has been eliminated from the 2020 World Expo competition. This means that Dubai has a stronger chance to win the bid. The...
Top Global Trends of 2014
What are the most important opportunities and challenges facing the world in 2014? A new report from the World Economic Forum ranks the top...
The Top 100 CEOs heading global corporate powerhouses in MENA
UAE revealed as the preferred location for regional HQs of global organizations
The banking sector dominates the Top 100
Under the theme “Global Meets Local,” Forbes...
Global economy to grow 3.1% in 2014: forecast
China's economy will likely grow at its slowest pace in years in 2014, as it continues to transition to a more balanced growth model,...
Best economies for doing business in 2014 Revealed
The World Bank published its annual Doing Business report. This year, the study has included nearly 190 countries across the world. The report compared...
Cheap lending triggers property bubbles
There are rising fears of a new property bubbles building in several locations worldwide.
Could 2014 be “Year of The Boom”
If you come to think about it, 2014 is just around the corner. Something interesting about it is that lately 2014 is referred to...
Global Brand Simplicity Index Revealed
Fourth Annual Global Brand Simplicity Index Demonstrates the Impact of Simplicity on Revenue, Brand Loyalty and Innovation
Global strategic branding firm Siegel+Gale announced the launch...
Saudi Arabia’s Image Falters among Middle East Neighbors
Saudi Arabia’s standing has slipped substantially among key Middle Eastern publics, including in Lebanon