London the top city in Europe for international retailers
According to new “Destination Europe 2013” report by Jones Lang LaSalle
Leading city: London ranked 1st, Paris 2nd and Moscow 3rd – but Moscow is...
Gold hedging strategies for emerging markets
The World Gold Council posted a new report on gold as investor’s tool. Investors in emerging markets can use gold to reduce exchange-rate...
IMF’ MENA Regional Economic Outlook Defines the Road Ahead
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) launched today its Regional Economic Outlook Update for the Middle East North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan region (MENAP). The...
Escaping Cash in the Bank
US and UK inflation rose faster than interest rates in June. Get used to it...
JUST WHY DO people choose to buy gold and silver?...
Global Growth on the Rise but Risks Remain, Predicts IMF
IMF projects global growth at 3.7 percent in 2014, rising to 3.9 percent in 2015
Growth pickup stronger in advanced economies; higher external demand to...
Sustained economic growth in the UAE and Saudi Arabia
The latest Crédit Agricole Private Banking research report, ‘Macro Comment – Eastern Promises: MENA Update’, noted that there is sustained economic growth in the...
World’s most expensive cities in 2016 revealed
The Economist Intelligence Unit has released its Worldwide Cost of Living Report 2016, ranking the world's most expensive cities.
The report is based on the...
Electricity bills rise by 40 – 50 % in GCC region
A regional expert in AC systems has said that electricity consumption in summer in the GCC region rises by 50 percent compared to the...
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...