Emerging Markets Economic Growth Slowed in April
Economic growth in the emerging markets slowed in April to its lowest level since September 2011, according to the latest HSBC Emerging Markets Index...
2nd among “The Hottest Real Estate Markets on Earth,” or so...
Not long ago, Forbes published a ranking called “The Hottest Real Estate Markets on Earth.” Dubai also shines on the prestigious list. Moreover,...
GCC GDP expected at 5.5%; Inflation in control
· GDP growth in GCC expected at 5.5% and 3.7% in 2012 & 2013 respectively
· Public debt to GDP ratio to decline to 11.4%...
May 1 is celebrated worldwide as International Workers Day
Today the world marks the International Workers’ Day. Even though this is not an official public holiday in the UAE, many other countries...
Asian Policy Makers Must Respond Early to Overheating Risk
Asia Leads Global Recovery, Further Reforms Will Help Address Medium-Term Challenges, Says IMF’s Asia-Pacific Economic Outlook
Asia is set to grow at 5.7 percent in...
International travellers concerned about safety and security, price and reputation
Destination websites are the #1 source of travel information for international travellers
A global study of CNN consumers’ travel perceptions and behavioural trends has revealed...
Report predicting powerful earthquake in the region denied
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has absolutely denied issuing any report predicting that a powerful earthquake could hit the UAE and GCC countries between 25...
Rich Countries Fail Their Children in UNICEF Report on Children’s Well-Being
A new study on children's well-being in rich countries released last week by UNICEF’s Office of Research finds that rich countries such as the...
Investors Perspective: Global recovery continue in Q2; Weakness to spread later
Since the beginning of 2013, appetite for yield has dominated financial market performance. Presently, at the beginning of Q2, markets are entering a period...
Global Consumer Markets Trends Show Shifting Household Structure
Analyst estimate that during period between 2007 and 2012, global household growth went beyond the population growth. Through that time, worldwide household rose by...
AHEC showcases the ‘office of the future’ at Salone del Mobile...
Adam Khan and Wallpaper collaborate with AHEC to develop a striking timber composition - ‘Octopus’
The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), the leading international trade...
Better Outlook for Global Economy; Some Risks Remain
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Christine Lagarde said the outlook for global economy is already starting to improve, with an essential part of...
DGCX First Quarter Volumes Up 112%
Exchange trades 3,281,234 contracts in the first quarter
March volumes total 1,072,052, a 95% rise from 2012
Indian Rupee futures grows 104% year-on-year
March volumes on the...
Reflecting global economy, entertainment industry flourishes in the Eastern markets
Following the global economy developments of the past five years, after the financial crisis toke the globe by storm, the entertainment industry struggles or...
What to expect from the automotive industry in 2013
The global automotive industry is likely to report modest signs of improvement in 2013. Industry analysts expect car registrations to rise by 5.1% along...
Cyprus: Will We Ever Learn?
So Cyprus got its IMF-ECB bail out. But have bank savers elsewhere got the message yet...?
OVER the last 30 years I have seen a...
GCC Real Estate in Q4 of 2012
· Markets started gaining strength during 4Q12
· UAE and Saudi markets continue to lead amongst the GCC
· Upcoming new additions to hurt rental rates
UAE:...
World’s Poverty Rates Drop Rapidly
Some of the poorest countries in the world are becoming less poor, according to new report by Oxford University’s Poverty and Human Development Initiative....