World’s Most Livable Cities in 2013

Who would not want to live in a city where economy, infrastructure, healthcare, education and environment are of top quality? Well, in the overpopulated...

100th MERS Case Confirmed in Saudi Arabia

As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expects more than 3 million pilgrims for the annual Hajj this October, the Ministry of Health is doubling...

World Happiness Report: UAE Ranks 14th

Those looking for greater happiness and satisfaction in life should head to northern Europe, according to the 2013 World Happiness Report released on Monday...

World’s Top Ten Most Competitive Economies

The Global Competitiveness Report 2013-14, published in the beginning of September by the World Economic Forum, assesses the competitiveness of 148 economies based on...

MENA Unemployment Rate Among Highest Worldwide

The most recent P2P (Payroll to Population) report by Gallup confirmed that MENA unemployment rate is among the highest in 2012.

Fund Managers Cut Exposure to Emerging Markets Equities

There is a growing sense of bullishness among fund managers across the world. Investors are most enamored by Europe, the continent that has best...

Watch Meteor Shower Tonight

If you stay up late tonight, you will be able to watch one of the most marvelous natural phenomena – the annual August Perseid...

Global Consumer Confidence Reported Slow Steady Improvement in Q2

Global consumer confidence increased one point to an index of 94 in the second quarter, according to consumer confidence findings from Nielsen. The increase...

World’s Best Business Schools

The fourth edition of Business Insider's annual survey World’s Best Business Schools was released today. Unsurprisingly, the list is dominated by institutes from...

China’s Vanity Project – Sky City LEGO?

Details on the Speed of Construction Today – Reality or Vanity China is preparing to build the newest world's tallest tower. The project’s name...

Eurozone Recession Nears The End

In July, business activity in the Eurozone recorded a slight increase. This is the first time since the beginning of last year in which...

Most Expensive Cities for Expats Today

Mercer Research released today the results of its annual Cost of Living Ranking survey. The report outlines this year’s most expensive cities for expats....

Escaping Cash in the Bank

US and UK inflation rose faster than interest rates in June. Get used to it... JUST WHY DO people choose to buy gold and silver?...

US Federal Reserve Bond Buying Program Remains Intact

US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Wednesday that reductions of the US central bank's $85 billion-per-month bond-buying program are "by no means on...

IMF Revises World Economic Growth Forecasts for 2013-14

The International Monetary Fund forecast slower global economic growth for 2013 and 2014. The reasons for the latest revisions are expectations of a more...

Global Commercial Real Estate Markets Continued to Rally in H1 of...

Middle Eastern influence helps global commercial real estate markets higher in Q2 2013 Jones Lang LaSalle preliminary numbers show direct investment volumes reached US$114 billion...

IMF Likely to Revise Global Growth Forecast Again

The International Monetary Fund may trim its global growth forecast once again this week, because of the situation in emerging countries. This was...

World Gets New Armageddon Date

Only a little over half a year ago, the world was preparing for the Apocalypse “predicted” by the Maya civilization. While some people were...