Signs of growing business optimism with MENA region
Despite the difficulties many economies around the world are facing, the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) seems to be weathering the financial...
The future prospects for the Abu Dhabi real estate market remain...
Jones Lang LaSalle, the world's leading real estate investment and advisory firm, today released the latest report "Abu Dhabi City Profile – Abu...
Dubai population expected to decline 17pc
UAE economy is expected to contract by 1.7 per cent in 2009
The UAE’s population will contract by a marked 5.5 per cent in 2009,...
Entrepreneurship becomes easier globally
2013 Doing Business report shows that local entrepreneurs around the world are considering it easier to do business nowadays than at any time...
Oversupply with commercial properties in Dubai
Rents expected to drop further
According to the Jones Lang LaSalle's ‘Dubai Real Estate Market Overview' report last month, Dubai's current stock of office space...
Colliers International Global Investor Sentiment Survey: Property Clock Chimes 4:30...
Real Estate Investors Worldwide See Market Ready to Rebound
Middle East respondents to Colliers International’s 2010 Global Investor Sentiment Survey view the market...
Is this a new property boom or …. think again
A number of newspapers' headlines promote significant shifts in Dubai real estate prices and rental values, suggesting that the boom times are back. However,...
Economic Impact of Social Media in Middle East
ME companies need to manage their online social communities
Over 90% of UAE internet users are on social networking sites
Social networking sites have increased in...
Weekly economic review: “Worries persist”
Weekly economic review by Gary Dugan
US economic data shows ongoing weakness
Good news- signs that inflation could be peaking
High dividend paying companies offer some...
Anomalies in real estate markets turn into a great stimulus for...
Uncertainty and risk create arbitrage and opportunity
Already deep into 2010’s ï¬rst quarter, property markets worldwide are trying to benefit from the aroma of economic...
Comprehensive report on Dubai trade and investment unveiled
‘The Business Year: Dubai 2012’ report has a foreword by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and interviews with key public and private...
Dubai is, and will continue to be, a strong and vibrant...
Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Fiscal Committee (SFC) reassured investors, financial and trade creditors, employees, and citizens all...
Protests alter forecasts for premium growth in MENA
The political and social unrest in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region will affect the insurance industries of each country to varying degrees
Entrepreneurs speak out
For 62% of entrepreneurs, focusing on innovation should be the number one priority
80% of entrepreneurs say governments should facilitate access to funding for young...
Ten Things the Investment Management Industry Should Take into Consideration Following...
The Research Foundation of CFA Institute announced the launch of a new monograph which looks at how the financial crisis has affected and will...
Focus on achieving Economic Growth
Unlike few years ago where the spotlight was on the GCC for property investment due to high capital growth rates, the spotlight has since...
Sheikh Mohammed: “Wait for developmental and economic surprises in UAE!”
In remarks to the media during the inauguration of Dubai Metro's Green Line today, His Highness expressed his great satisfaction with the momentous achievement,...
Opportunity Egypt
Egyptian Potential – Oasis of Opportunity
The Middle East and North Africa, in particular Egypt, has weathered the global financial crisis with limited scars and...