UAE fifth most attractive emerging market for European SMEs
The UAE, not only Dubai, recently ranked fifth in most attractive emerging market to do business with in the coming year by European SMEs,...
Dubai property market steady in second quarter
Villa rents stable, 2% decline in apartment and office rents –sales prices down 3% for both villas and apartments, says Asteco Q2 2011 report
The...
UAE 34th on INSEAD’s Global Innovation Index 2011
INSEAD, the leading international business school, today announced the findings of The Global Innovation Index (GII) 2011 edition. Switzerland topped this year's GII...
Global companies positive on future for business in Middle East
Six months on from the start of the Arab Spring, businesses around the world say they are positive about the future for business in...
Consumers see real signs of Economic Recovery in Dubai
The past three years have been confusing for many business owners, and even many industry's veterans are still in doubt what is on the...
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...
The Future of Retail Malls in MENA
The May 2011 edition of Jones Lang LaSalle's MENA House View says that the future of retail is in community concepts that provide service-oriented...
Say “Hello” to Inflation
While some are in a state of denial about rising inflation, others already priced it in. Few even laid out an action plan how...
IMF sees opportunities for Middle East and North Africa
Changes taking place in the Middle East and North Africa provide an opportunity for the region to lay the foundation for a socially inclusive...
Cluttons: Dubai’s industrial sector Q1 2011 market report
Cluttons, the real estate specialist that has enjoyed a dedicated presence in the Middle East since 1976, issues its Q1 market 2011 report for...
Industry growth requires innovation and greater transparency
In its second annual Islamic Wealth Management Report, Bank Sarasin urges the Islamic banking community to take a stronger focus on Islamic Financial Planning....
KAMCO: UAE Economic Brief & Outlook 2011
Underpinned by its wealth in oil, the UAE's economy has recorded an overall steady level of growth over the years and the value of...
Dubai 2011 economic growth seen at around 4 percent
Dubai's economy should grow by up to four per cent this year helped by a recovery of trade and logistics sectors, Mohammad Lahouel, chief...
Is it the right time for property investment?
Business and living environment in Dubai look much brighter nowadays. Many property experts feel that it is a good time to buy real estate...
Oil Shock to Global Economic Forecast
Recently new report was released by BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research, titled, "BofA ML Economics: Global Economics – An oil shock to the global...
Dubai is The New Opportunity for International companies and investors
Right now, Dubai is strongly positioned to play a bigger role in Arab economy in the wake of wave of change that is sweeping...
How to beat Inflation
The cost of living could double over the next decade or two. What are you going to do about it?
Right now, no matter where...
The Middle East is the new land of opportunity
Anti-government protests are often overestimated in the short run and underestimated in the long run. One need look no further than recent events in...