International Day of the Girl Child 2013 Focuses on Education
The international Day of the Girl Child, observed on October 11, promotes girls’ human rights and seeks to raise awareness about discrimination and the...
IMF cut its global growth outlook for 2013
The International Monetary Fund cut its global growth outlook for this year and the next one. Capital outflows are projected to further weaken emerging...
Developing East Asia to continue driving global economy in 2014
Changing global outlook highlights need for structural reforms to sustain growth and share prosperity
Developing East Asia is expanding at a slower pace as China...
Five reasons to remain bullish on Emerging Markets
Valuations are attractive. BofA's latest analysis comparing PB with ROE less COE suggests emerging markets (EMs) are 20% undervalued. Large sectors in bigger markets...
World’s Most Livable Cities in 2013
Who would not want to live in a city where economy, infrastructure, healthcare, education and environment are of top quality? Well, in the overpopulated...
100th MERS Case Confirmed in Saudi Arabia
As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expects more than 3 million pilgrims for the annual Hajj this October, the Ministry of Health is doubling...
World Happiness Report: UAE Ranks 14th
Those looking for greater happiness and satisfaction in life should head to northern Europe, according to the 2013 World Happiness Report released on Monday...
World’s Top Ten Most Competitive Economies
The Global Competitiveness Report 2013-14, published in the beginning of September by the World Economic Forum, assesses the competitiveness of 148 economies based on...
MENA Unemployment Rate Among Highest Worldwide
The most recent P2P (Payroll to Population) report by Gallup confirmed that MENA unemployment rate is among the highest in 2012.
Fund Managers Cut Exposure to Emerging Markets Equities
There is a growing sense of bullishness among fund managers across the world. Investors are most enamored by Europe, the continent that has best...
Watch Meteor Shower Tonight
If you stay up late tonight, you will be able to watch one of the most marvelous natural phenomena – the annual August Perseid...
Global Consumer Confidence Reported Slow Steady Improvement in Q2
Global consumer confidence increased one point to an index of 94 in the second quarter, according to consumer confidence findings from Nielsen. The increase...
World’s Best Business Schools
The fourth edition of Business Insider's annual survey World’s Best Business Schools was released today. Unsurprisingly, the list is dominated by institutes from...
China’s Vanity Project – Sky City LEGO?
Details on the Speed of Construction Today – Reality or Vanity
China is preparing to build the newest world's tallest tower. The project’s name...
Eurozone Recession Nears The End
In July, business activity in the Eurozone recorded a slight increase. This is the first time since the beginning of last year in which...
Most Expensive Cities for Expats Today
Mercer Research released today the results of its annual Cost of Living Ranking survey. The report outlines this year’s most expensive cities for expats....
Escaping Cash in the Bank
US and UK inflation rose faster than interest rates in June. Get used to it...
JUST WHY DO people choose to buy gold and silver?...
US Federal Reserve Bond Buying Program Remains Intact
US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Wednesday that reductions of the US central bank's $85 billion-per-month bond-buying program are "by no means on...