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Emirates flights into/out of New York’s JFK Airport cancelled due to...

Due to the impact of Hurricane Irene, the Airport Authority has suspended flights to and from New York's JFK Airport. As a result,...

A Grievous Evil

"I have seen a grievous evil under the sun; wealth hoarded to the harm of its owners." – Ecclesiastes 5:13 Most people still get it. Hardly...

Internet economy to hit $4.2 trillion by 2016: study

 Online business is playing an increasingly powerful role in national economies and is projected to account for $4.2 trillion of the Group of 20...

IMF chief warns world economy risks ‘Downward Spiral’

International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde warns the world risks plunging into a "downward spiral" of financial instability and urges Asian economies to be...

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...

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...

Bird Flu threats reported in Asia

In world news, the bird flue popularity is skyrocketing in recent days. Cases of the deadly desease have been reported in East Asia, namely in Pakistan, Bangladesh, China and Hog Kong.

Food prices to double: Size the opportunities!

Food prices are predicted and will be very much likely double in the next 20 years. Moreover, demand for food in 2050 will be...

Commodities growth to ease in 2012

Expectations of lower inflation is expected to reduce commodities’ appeal in 2012. Two of 2011’s strongest performing assets, gold and oil, are unlikely to replicate these returns in 2012.

Jet-inspired show marks Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week

Chanel is a fashion label which creates well-made, chic pieces which are actually wearable

International speakers to discuss Iraqi energy market

Experts from across the industry take part in Basra Oil & Gas International Exhibition & Conference Internationally acclaimed experts from across the oil and gas...

NATO: 74 air strikes on Libya

NATO has carried out 74 air strikes on Libya on the first day since taking full command of military operations from the US. NATO...

With $400 billion ‘in play’, hedge funds face challenges

The hedge funds industry faces challenges in 2012, but also a year of significant opportunity, according to a Barclays Capital report, The Money Trail,...

Dubai ranks 8th in Worldwide Index of Global Destination

Abu Dhabi Emerges as World’s Fourth Fastest Growing Destination City by International Visitor Numbers The number of people travelling abroad continues to increase around the...

Weekly economic review: “Worries persist”

Weekly economic review by Gary Dugan US economic data shows ongoing weakness Good news- signs that inflation could be peaking High dividend paying companies offer some...

World’s Top Universities in 2012/2013

The best university in the world is no longer the Cambridge University in the UK. Nevertheless, Cambridge is still home of the best university. This...

Global Outlook for Real Estate remains unclear

Macro-economic and political landscape uncertainty suggests that a cautious outlook for commercial real estate is likely to persist into 2012, according to a new...

No country is immune from the Eurozone debt crisis

The Eurozone needs to provide a significant increase in available resources to the firewall against the debt crisis.