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Asset Management in The Low-growth World

Money in the bank isn’t what it used to be. Although central banks had begun to raise interest rates from the near-zero levels adopted...

Global Private Wealth Holders Set to Double Impact Investing Allocation over...

High net worth individuals, families, family offices, and foundations plan to increase their allocation to impact investing from 20 per cent of their...

New $60m Venture Capital Fund to Invest in 120 MENA Startups

$60 million fund will invest in 120 early-stage tech startups across MENA region Focus sectors include FinTech, HealthTech and EduTech amid anticipated post-COVID tech boom A...

Emirates Angels Investors Association Launches to Accelerate Innovation and Entrepreneurship in...

Young entrepreneurs established a network of angel investors to support start-ups and stimulate investment in future industries In a bid to contribute to...

Great Place To Work Reveals 2020 Best Workplaces for Women in...

GROHE, a leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings, has been officially recognized as one of the 2020 Best Workplaces for...

Two Years Real Estate Recovery in MENA, with Promising Signs in...

Key growth areas include warehousing, data centres, mixed use residential / commercial complexes and manufacturing plants, with FDI from MENA region and China critical New...

UAE Retains Top Spot for Best Place to Live for Young...

The UAE has been named as the "model nation" to aspire to by Arab youth for the ninth consecutive year. In the 12th Annual ASDA’A...

World’s Largest Fountain to Launch in Dubai

The Pointe, Dubai’s premier lifestyle and dining destination by Nakheel Malls, is gearing up to launch the world’s largest fountain. ‘The Palm Fountain’, Palm Jumeirah’s...

Equity Markets to Witness Increased Volatility due to Uncertainty over Economic...

Global equity markets closed higher during the week amid hopes of another relief stimulus deal from the Congress. The markets clearly ignored the uncertainties...

New 15 Min Covid-19 Test Available by October’s End

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, recently announced its rapid, point-of-care, SARS-CoV-2 antigen test for use on...

Enhanced Customer Experience Implemented In Time for 25th Season Opening at...

From State-of-the-art cashless payment services to complimentary masks for kids, Guest comfort and safety are top priority for Global Village Global Village, the UAE and...

The World’s Biggest Gold Mines

The economic carnage brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic has led to investors hedging against the ongoing volatility and that has driven the price...

DFM Plans to Launch Equity Derivatives Platform

Dubai Financial Market, DFM, today announced that it has reached the final stages of preparations to launch an equity derivatives platform (DFM Derivatives Platform),...

The Difference Between COVID 19 and Influenza

For children with COVID-19, rates of hospitalization, ICU admission, and ventilator use were similar to those of children with influenza, but with different rates   According...

Redefining The GCC Economic Future

Emerging signs of economic diversification into future-proof sectors bode well for GCC economies and MENA investors long-term. The long-term outlook for MENA based investors looks...

Global Village in The Top 10 Attractions Worldwide

After winning the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 6 years running, Global Village has now been awarded the 2020 Travelers’ Choice Award by TripAdvisor. Global Village,...

Domestic Markets to be Influenced by Broader Global Markets Developments

Global equities closed in negative territory, recording its longest weekly decline since 2019, which can be broadly attributed to fading hopes of a US...

Union Properties Receives AED400 Million Offer Stake in Dubai Autodrome Acquisition

Union Properties PJSC announced today it has received an offer of AED400 million for a 40 percent stake in its subsidiary Dubai Autodrome, UAE’s...