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Mobile expats miss out on benefits package

International companies should take a holistic approach as survey reveals that mobile expats miss out on benefits package, according to Michael Thraves, Financial Planner...

Facebook and Zuckerberg dominate world’s news

Just in a matter of three days, so much happened to Facebook and its founder. On Friday, with the launch of Facebook's IPO, Mark Zuckerberg...

Bulgaria is Europe’s cheapest holiday destination

Cost of a summer holiday in Bulgaria is the best-value of all the European destinations A recent study in the United Kingdom has found that...

International tourism hits one billion

One billion tourists have travelled the world in 2012, marking a new record for international tourism – a sector that accounts for one in...

Global Economy & Gold Price 2014 Outlook

Here is the most recent commentary of Jim Rogers on global economy and gold price outlook for 2014.

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 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...

Global food prices rise risk increases

A sharp rise in the price of corn, soybeans and wheat has once again raised the specter of global food price inflation, analysts at...

Military assets in battle for Libya

As the attack on Libya begins, Al Jazeera takes a look at the type of weapons being used in what is being called 'Operation...

Gaddafi captured: Libya TV, NTC commander

Deposed Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi was captured as his hometown of Sirte was falling on Thursday, a National Transitional Council commander said, adding that...

IMF forecasts Middle East growth to accelerate

Overall economic growth for the Middle East region is forecast at 4.2 percent in 2012 Inflation will average 9.5 percent In it latest World Economic Outlook...

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...

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%...

The Most Reputable Countries in 2013

The annual list of The Most Reputable Countries in 2013 was released today by the New York and Copenhagen-based private consulting firm, The Reputation...

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...

Expo 2020 Dubai and Bureau International des Expositions meet in Paris

The Expo 2020 Dubai team shared an update on the status of the exposition's preparations with the General Assembly of the Bureau International des...

Geopolitics, not economics, will top policymakers’ agendas in 2016

PwC economists reveal predictions for 2016 G7 to grow at fastest rate since 2010, led by US and UK Geopolitics (rather than economics) will top policymakers’...

Get ready to pay more for food!

Food prices surging around the world Drought conditions in Russia and North America caused worldwide food prices to increase by 6 percent in July, according...