Google to change online advertising model for brands
Making the web work for brand marketers
Google introduced a new plan to measure online advertising that it hopes will become the industry standard. The...
Weakening Outlook for Global Economy Amid Fears Over China
Global investors have shifted their attention from Greece to China amid continued concern of a Chinese recession, according to the BofA Merrill Lynch Fund...
IMF cuts global growth forecast
The International Monetary Fund once again cut its outlook for the global economy, warning Tuesday that economic turmoil in China and financial contagion throughout...
Transparency in global real estate markets increases
United States, United Kingdom, Australia rank as world’s most transparent real estate markets
MIST markets among leading improvers
African, Middle Eastern, Latin American markets lag
A biennial...
Top Ten Countries with Best Reputation in 2015
Reputation Institute’s Country RepTrak® uncovered most reputable countries based on level of development as well as quality of life and institutions.
Canada has passed Switzerland...
Young Arab Leaders to Attend Annual United Nations Youth Assembly
Fifteen Arab delegates from around the Middle East were among the 600 young leaders attending the Annual United Nations Youth Assembly (UNYA) as part...
Art auction house sales total US$5.7 billion in 2011
Art business, fine arts auction house Christie's on Sunday announced 2011 sales of $5.7 billion, up by 14 compared with 2010, including buyer's premium
GCC GDP expected at 5.5%; Inflation in control
· GDP growth in GCC expected at 5.5% and 3.7% in 2012 & 2013 respectively
· Public debt to GDP ratio to decline to 11.4%...
Global Brand Simplicity Index Revealed
Fourth Annual Global Brand Simplicity Index Demonstrates the Impact of Simplicity on Revenue, Brand Loyalty and Innovation
Global strategic branding firm Siegel+Gale announced the launch...
IMF backs bond-buying plan to help European debt crisis
The International Monetary Fund strongly backed the European Central Bank's plan to easy the European debt crisis with unlimited bond purchases, IMF Managing Director Christine...
Arab Fashion Finds Place on International Runways
The fashion of the Arab world is characterized with its unique culture and traditions. But although designers from the Middle East have been getting...
Dubai Delivers Its Official World Expo 2020 Presentation in Paris Today
Dubai’s official presentation for World Expo 2020 bid was delivered today during the 153rd Bureau International Exhibitions General Assembly meeting in Paris. Besides the...
UAE Performance on Latest Social Progress Index Pinpoints Key Weaknesses
The United Arab Emirates came 37th in the 2014 Social Progress Index. The country also holds the leading position in the Middle East region....
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...
Airlines to Welcome 3.6 Billion Passengers in 2016
China Accounts for Nearly One in Four Additional Passengers
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released an industry traffic forecast showing that airlines expect to...
Most Expensive and Cheapest Cities for Travelers in 2013
As the summer holidays approach, the majority of people start to prepare for their vacations. While some tourists spend fortunes on a week or...
GCC Economic Recovery Uneven across Different Industries
“The IMF report predicts real GDP growth in MENA to pick up to 4% this year, which is significant improvement on the 3.2% it...
2016 Was a Bad Year; Hopes are High for 2017
With 2016 drawing to a close, YouGov has rounded off the year by asking more than 23,000 people across 21 countries to reflect upon...