Most overvalued property markets
Having analysed 21 established property markets worldwide, The Economist magazine has compiled a list of the most expensive home prices when compared against rents.
The...
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:...
Discover Sardinia’s Top 5 Unforgettable Experiences
1. Unveil the Mysteries of Sardinia's Nuragic Civilization
Sardinia's ancient past is etched in its breathtaking archaeological landscapes, showcasing a history with unique characteristics shaped...
Global house prices still falling, IMF
Global residential property prices are still declining in a number of countries four years after the downturn and the peak of the property bubble,...
Mayan Apocalypse triggers panic across the globe
As December 21 gets closer and closer, people’s fears about a possible doomsday grow. Many believe that with the end of the Mayan calendar...
Short Term Business Confidence Falls across Middle East
Business confidence across the Middle East has fallen sharply in the last quarter and is now at its lowest level since the second quarter...
Food prices increase to its highest in six months
According to the United Nations’ Food & Agriculture Organization, world food prices in September reached its six-month high as dairy and meat producers passed...
Consumer confidence declined among Middle Easterners
Consumer confidence declined in four of six Middle East and Africa markets in Q1 2013, reflecting negative sentiments about personal finances and job prospects,...
World’s Most Attractive Cities in 2017
London, New York, and Tokyo were again named as the most attractive cities in the Global Power City Index (GPCI) 2017 report published today...
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...
“Middle East Point of View”: Social progress challenges in MENA countries
The use of technology in the public sector, the increasing appetite for alternative investments, achieving capital efficiencies and cost savings in the workplace and...
OPEC provides above oil market needs
OPEC pumps 1.62 million bpd above target in April
Global demand growth in 2012 rises to 900,000 bpd
OPEC is currently producing enough oil to keep...
Global economy on recovery path, IMF
The global economy is no longer in a danger. Signs of stabilization are emerging from the euro zone and the United States. Nevertheless, high debt...
2016 Global trade forecast revised downward
The World Trade Organization on Thursday, April 7, revised its 2016 global trade forecast downward by more than one percentage point, warning that a...
Melbourne Cup Carnival Concludes in Spectacular Style
The Emirates marquee topped off a week of Irish fun and festivity with an incredible closing party on Emirates Stakes Day, marking a fantastic...
IMF: Global spillovers to UAE financial system
UAE affected through trade and financial channels
UAE banks only moderately exposed to the European crisis
UAE equity markets have been affected by spillovers from U.S....
Google’s self-driving cars hit the roads
Self-driving cars are ultimately safer than those driven by humans
In the United States, the future got a little closer this week. The state of...
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.