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Could UAE rival Orlando as Leisure and Entertainment Destination?

Despite current prevailing recessionary sentiment and weakening economic data, the future prospects of UAE remain bright and attractive for international corporations. This thesis is...

Recession or Depression?

A recession is defined to be a period of two quarters of negative GDP growth. By definition is a national or world event and...

Business confidence in Dubai soars on rebound in key sectors

Economic activity and outlook demonstrates stable growth and move towards sustainability The economy of Dubai looks set to sustain its growth momentum with investor confidence...

Rising investor demand for growth stimulus

Fund Manager Survey Finds Rising Investor Demand for Growth Stimulus Expectations Grow of Further ECB Easing by Year-end A growing majority of global investors would like...

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...

Dubai making strides for economic growth revival

The local economy seems determined to maintain its recent upward momentum, as investor confidence returns and some core sectors start to recover. Nevertheless, concerns...

UAE’s Growing Economic Potential

When the global financial crisis stroke a few years ago, like many countries and cities across the world, Dubai also felt the negative wave....

Coronavirus-triggered Recession Will Change How We Live, Do Business and Invest

The recovery from a coronavirus-triggered recession will usher in a new era in which how we live, do business and invest will fundamentally change,...

Dubai World Debt Meltdown Raises Concerns

UAE moves to counter Dubai fallout but markets wary Central Bank of the UAE backs UAE Banks, branches of foreign banks operating in the country Global...

Is Dubai World the Only Problem in Town?

Last week Dubai World announced that it was creeping closer to a deal with its creditors. Welcome news not only for investors,...

Gold decade-long bull run nears the end

Gold is nearing the end of a decade-long run that has lifted prices by more than 600 percent, some market observers believe. The yellow metal...

Will UAE property prices continue to fall?

UAE based property portal PropertyFinder sees buyer interest at its highest level since 2014, increasing by 28% since January. The UAE property market is highly...

Property Sales worldwide fell nearly 60 per cent in 2008

The latest comprehensive report  Global Capital Trends™, published by Real Capital Analytics, Inc. reveals that as perceived risk increased and lending decreased throughout 2008,...

Investment activity in Property Markets worldwide rebounds in V shape

Global transactions fall to $380 b in 2009 Q4 volume surges as rebound takes hold Globally, the volume of commercial property sold in 2009 was $381...

Brands need to be meaningfully different and relevant

Contrasting consumer expectations and needs – especially within different cultural contexts – means all brand communication strategies must and will vary according to the...

Short Term Solutions – Long Term Problems

US still risks default and downgrade Euro zone buys time Few drivers of growth surprises- major economies still struggle Equities are likely to see selling pressure A positive-...

Annual Statistical Report on the Gulf Common Market

 In line with its continuous efforts to strengthen and deepen financial and economic cooperation between the countries of the Cooperation Council for the Arab...

Kick Your Startup Business

Coming up with an excellent business strategy is often not enough to make your startup business successful. In addition, excellent consumer analysis won’t attract...