World’s Biggest Economies in 2018
The United States has the largest economy in the world at $20.4 trillion, according to data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which shows the US...
Middle East’s Migrant Population More Than Doubles Since 2005
Between 2005 and 2015, the number of migrants living in the Middle East more than doubled, from about 25 million to around 54 million,...
Best and Worst Countries for Women in 2014
Gender inequality brings a lot of consequences not only for women, who are still discriminated in many parts of the world, but it also...
GCC Economic Growth Expected to Reach 2.5% in 2018
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region’s economy will grow near 2.5 percent in 2018, according to new forecasts from Moody’s Analytics, a leading provider...
US$6.8 million Snow White Princess Diamond Watch showcased at DJWE
Diamond-studded wristwatch makes global debut at the Doha Jewellery and Watch Exhibition
Former Miss Universe, Natalie Glebova, adorned with Mouawad Haute Joaillerie masterpieces, made special...
Unabated Climate Change To Reverse Development in Asia
Unabated climate change would bring devastating consequences to countries in Asia and the Pacific, which could severely affect their future growth, reverse current development...
An unforgettable evening at Cirque du Soleil, ZAIA
Not many modern-day world-class performances could be a better choice for a New Year's Eve celebration than a circus show. Nevertheless, when the circus is no other than Cirque du Soleil, rest assured you are on for absolutely unforgettable night of magic, laugh and positive emotions.
Over 10 Million Stateless People in the World, Some in GCC
A child is born stateless every 10 minutes, the United Nations refugee agency UNHCR said on Tuesday, adding there are at least 10 million...
Top 100 World’s Most Influential Arabs
Charles El-Achi, Abdalla Alnajjar and Farouk El-Baz the most prominent scientists..
Waleed Bin Ibrahim and Ahmed Bin Jassim more importantly in the Arab media
"Gulf Business"...
Short Term Business Confidence Falls across Middle East
Business confidence across the Middle East has fallen sharply in the last quarter and is now at its lowest level since the second quarter...
Youngsters Represent a Minority of UAE Population
UAE has the lowest percentage of young population compared to any other MENA country, according to the annual report State of World Population published...
Unlocking Iran’s mining potential
Iran is the 11th largest minerals producer in the world, but its mining industry needs international capital and expertise to expand
Mining is one of...
UAE Passport Ranked Most Powerful in Region, 22nd Globally
The UAE passport ranking advanced in 2017 to the first sport in the Arab world and 22nd globally, according to Global Passport Power Rank...
Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2013 Revealed
Switzerland, Germany and Austria are top performers in the fifth Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report, which ranks 140 countries according to their attractiveness and...
Sixth Mass Extinction Draws Closer
We are often imagining the end of the world, recreating our fears of the apocalypse in books and movies, but the reality comes knocking...
Art auction house sales total US$5.7 billion in 2011
Art business, fine arts auction house Christie's on Sunday announced 2011 sales of $5.7 billion, up by 14 compared with 2010, including buyer's premium
Middle East Faces Significant Challenges to International Business
67% believe administrative processes of other countries are a barrier to opportunities
75% feel limited by the opportunities within the region at least...
Tokyo Tops World’s Largest Megacities List in 2015
Today, there are 34 megacities around the world, which are home to 7.9% of the global population, according to the just released 11th edition...