Sixth Mass Extinction Draws Closer
We are often imagining the end of the world, recreating our fears of the apocalypse in books and movies, but the reality comes knocking...
MENA divided over future advancement of women’s rights
Three quarters (75%) of residents in MENA believe women’s rights have increased in their country of residence in recent years. Unfortunately less than half...
UAE Registered the Best Environmental Performance in MENA
The United Arab Emirates federation offers nearly excellent environmental protection and sustainability. This was revealed by the Yale’s 2014 Environmental Performance Index. The report...
Global Internet ad spend outpaces other media
With consumer confidence up and brands looking to reconnect, spending on advertising is on the rise—around the globe and across media types. TV, newspapers,...
Global Islamic banking assets to reach $1.1 Tn in 2012
Global Islamic banking assets with commercial banks to reach $1.1 Tn in 2012, up 33% from US$826 Bn in 2010: Ernst & Young
United Nations Security Council imposed sanctions on Libya
The United Nations Security Council on Saturday voted to impose sanctions on Moammar Gadhafi, his immediate family and 10 top associates in an attempt...
Outlook 2016: Global Growth Edges Up
Economists at Goldman Sachs have released what they believe will be the 10 biggest of 2016. Here they are:
1. Global growth, more stable than...
UAE Remains Top Talent Competitive Country in Middle East
Leading international business school INSEAD has released the latest Global Talent Competitiveness Index, which measures nation’s competitiveness based on the quality of talent it...
Iran Deal: The EU Has The Most To Lose
Europe is on edge ahead of Donald Trump announcing whether the U.S. will withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal. European companies have enjoyed success...
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:...
Saudi Arabia’s Image Falters among Middle East Neighbors
Saudi Arabia’s standing has slipped substantially among key Middle Eastern publics, including in Lebanon
Global Confidence Among Expats Soars; Nearly Two Thirds Feel Optimistic
Study of 20,000+ expats reveals their global confidence to live and work abroad has not diminished
Majority (80%) of expats say they will continue living...
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...
Youth unemployment increased worldwide
According to the U.N.'s labor office, youth unemployment is likely to grow globally to 12.9 percent by 2017. This is caused by the fact...
GCC economic activity fell by just under 30 per cent during...
Project awards, mergers and acquisitions activity, and company earnings are all down by close to 30 per cent
Average daily oil prices down by 46.9...
Saudi Arabia Granted 664 Patents in 2017; Double of All Arab...
Saudi Arabia has ranked 23rd among 92 countries in terms of patents granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in 2017....
Fiscal Monitor Report: Food and Energy Crisis
Countries are facing tough choices when dealing with the impact of rising inflation, lingering pandemic, and historically high debt levels, the IMF said in...
Recession Receding: Global Consumers More Optimistic Than in 2014
Though consumer confidence scores saw a slowdown between the third and fourth quarters of 2014, people are still finding reasons to see the glass...