The Global Economy in 2013: “Fragile and Timid Recovery”
The International Monetary Fund forecasts 3.5% GDP growth for the global economy in 2013
The economic climate is much better this year than last year,...
UAE signs agreement with World Economic Forum
The United Arab Emirates will host the Summit on Global Agenda Councils until 2018 in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai under a strategic agreement...
Sweeping Reforms Cannot Happen Overnight, Arab Leaders Say
Arab uprisings brought unforeseeable change, but sweeping reforms will take time
Libya has complete control over its territory, its prime minister said, and Al-Qaeda elements...
World Becoming “Ungovernable”
Global corporations are replacing the role of governments
Corporations are answering the younger generations’ call for individuality
Speaking this afternoon at the 43rd World Economic Forum...
Alarming Trends in Youth Unemployment
Unemployed or Unemployable?
Unemployment among the young people is becoming a global issue this year with more than 75 million youngsters looking for job. What...
UN Reports Record High Global Unemployment
In a time of disturbing economic instability global unemployment scores a record increase according to a report by the UN. Young people will be...
UAE ranks 24th among 144 countries, Global Competitiveness Report
Persisting Divides in Global Competitiveness as Switzerland, Singapore and Finland Top Competitiveness Rankings in 2012
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Competitiveness gap widening among European countries
US...
Global Experts Poll: Economic Confidence Improves in Q1 of 2013, Fears...
Economic confidence index ticks up to 0.43 from 0.38 last quarter, closer to optimistic territory of over 0.5
Percentage fearing a major economic disruption for...
Follow the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2013 on social media
Starting on Tuesday 22 of January, the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2013 in Davos will gather the World’s top leaders, academics and heads...
Happiest and Saddest Countries in the World
For six consecutive years now, the Legatum Institute presents its annual Prosperity Index study. The study is also known as the “happiest and saddest...
2013 Oscar Nominations
Lincoln Tops Them All
Stephen Spielberg’s Lincoln received the highest number of nominations for this year’s Oscar awards. This was expected since the film got...
International CES 2013 Sets New Tech Industry Standards
The International CES 2013 takes place this week in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show includes over 3,230 participants. They are exhibiting their products on...
Global Risks 2013: Markets and Mother Nature
The world is more at risk as persistent economic weakness saps our ability to tackle environmental challenges, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global...
Fashion Weeks 2013 Calendar
Fashionistas, mark your calendars and book your flights and hotels in advance! Here is the information about the most significant fashion events in 2013:
London...
Dollar falls sharply on fiscal-cliff deal
Yesterday the US fiscal cliff turmoil came closer to its end as the House of Representatives passed legislation for new tax increases, concerning wealthier...
2012 Year in Review: GCC
As 2012 fades away, we can say that the global economic highlights of the year were the reelection of Obama as US president, solid...
Year in Review 2012: The End is Here!
Hurricanes! The fiscal cliff! Honey Boo Boo Child! The bizarre events of 2012 look a lot like omens of the apocalypse! JibJab takes inspiration...
Sports gear maker scores highest revenue ever in 2012
Adidas Marked Record Revenues in 2012
The company expects the trend to continue over the next few years
German company for sports equipment and...