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...
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...
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...
Global Commercial Real Estate Markets Continued to Rally in H1 of...
Middle Eastern influence helps global commercial real estate markets higher in Q2 2013
Jones Lang LaSalle preliminary numbers show direct investment volumes reached US$114 billion...
Emirates Air Line becomes UK’s first urban cable car
Emirates Air Line, the UK’s first urban cable car, has been launched, bringing a new and innovative way to cross London’s River Thames.
As of...
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...
East Asia growth reaches 11-year low
According to the World Bank, policy makers in Asia’s emerging economies could provide more fiscal incentives as China’s downtrend drags the region’s growth to...
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
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Italy moves to save own economy, Euro and global markets
The Italian cabinet has approved late Sunday a range of austerity measures to try to tackle its debt crisis and prevent the collapse of the Euro.
UAE Pavilion Among the Best at Milan Expo 2015
Milan Expo 2015, which is Italy’s biggest and most important event this year, opened on May 1 despite the various construction delays and scandals,...
China stocks slump 7%, triggering shortest trading day in its history
A plunge in Chinese stocks and a falling yuan sent financial markets across Asia sharply lower Thursday. Worries intensified about China's economy and whether...
Gold, Recession, and Why Britain May Win the Currency War
Gold's long run price behavior is to view it not as a commodity, but as a currency
Against which currency you measure gold?
Preliminary data released...