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A few tips for property investors in 2016

2015 was a year of speculation and fluctuation, from oil prices to interest rates. But the global economic recovery, by and large, maintained an...

Global Risks in 2016: More Walls, More Warming, Less Water

From the environment to international security and the coming Fourth Industrial Revolution, the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2016 finds risks on the...

Two positive cases of MERS Coronavirus announced in Abu Dhabi

The Health Authority - Abu Dhabi, HAAD, has announced two positive cases of the MERS Coronavirus (MERS CoV). Both cases are receiving the medical...

Economic Slowdown and Your Career: Strategies to Keep Afloat

Global economy began to stall back in the spring of 2015, and economists marked down forecasts for 2016 even further. Most of them believe...

Brent crude drops below $30; Oil prices could stay lower for...

Brent crude futures fell below $30 a barrel in Asia trade on Thursday as concerns about Iran adding to a supply overhang spooked investors. February...

UAE Real Estate Market in 2015: Subdued Demand, Limited New Supply

​​​JLL, the world's leading real estate investment and advisory firm, today released its annual review of the UAE Real Estate Market for 2015, assessing...

Non-tax revenues can generate at least 10% of GDP in UAE

Given the volatility and unpredictability of oil prices, the primary economic strategy for all GCC countries is to diversify government income and reduce dependency...

Oil Seen Heading to $20 on Dollar Strength

A rapid appreciation of the U.S. dollar may send Brent oil to as low as $20 a barrel, according to Morgan Stanley. Oil is particularly...

Geopolitics, not economics, will top policymakers’ agendas in 2016

PwC economists reveal predictions for 2016 G7 to grow at fastest rate since 2010, led by US and UK Geopolitics (rather than economics) will top policymakers’...

Dubai Real Estate International Demand Index dropped 83% by 2015’s end

Today, Phidar Advisory released its Q4 end-quarter Dubai residential research note. The report shows that residential prices dropped in the fourth quarter of 2015,...

Golden Globe 2016 Red Carpet: Best Dressed

Take an inspiration from the looks of most popular Hollywood celebrities as they walk the red carpet to the 2016's Golden Globe Awards.

73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards

Revenge drama The Revenant and space adventure The Martian won the top movie prizes at the Golden Globes on Sunday on a night of...

Advocating a rally in gold and silver prices

Financial markets across the globe concluded the first trading week of the year deeply in the red zone. The volatility that took place will...

GCC markets ended 2015 in red zone due to volatile oil...

Trading activities fell due to negative sentiments over the region Market capitalization declined 11.4%YoY in 2015 GCC markets close lower in 2015 GCC markets closed lower in...

Predicting the next big thing in consumer technology

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) which concluded last week is the world’s biggest trade fair, with over 150,000 attendees. Every January it takes place...

Dubai a safe haven for high-net worth GCC families investments

As a first-class tourism destination, and a world-leading financial services center, Dubai is seen as a safe haven for individuals from the rest of...

Tablets popularity continues to grow in the Middle East; People buy...

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) tablet market bucked the global trend in Q3 2015 to post year-on-year growth of 3.3%, according to International...