Middle East carriers show strongest growth at 15.8 per cent
Global air traffic shows downward trend: IATA
Global air traffic showed a general downward trend in May in tow with the deteriorating global economic condition,...
UAE Performance on Latest Social Progress Index Pinpoints Key Weaknesses
The United Arab Emirates came 37th in the 2014 Social Progress Index. The country also holds the leading position in the Middle East region....
Middle East Meddling: What chance America ‘gets out of the way’?
President Obama has issued an ultimatum to Syria's President Assad - to either lead democratic transition in the country or get out of the...
Melbourne Cup Carnival Concludes in Spectacular Style
The Emirates marquee topped off a week of Irish fun and festivity with an incredible closing party on Emirates Stakes Day, marking a fantastic...
Nouriel Roubini: Limited Risk of Global Recession and Financial Crisis
Global recession and financial crisis unlikely following Brexit fallout, but mediocre growth is the new normal
Rise of nationalism and populism worldwide threatens...
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...
High fashion upbeat in the wake of Eurozone crisis
Opening Couture Fashion Week in Paris alongside Christian Dior and Giambattista Valli, the Italian brand returned to high fashion in style.
IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde Discusses Economic Challenges with GCC Countries
Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today at the conclusion of a meeting in Qatar...
UAE Goes Green To Celebrate National Day of Ireland
Today as millions around the world celebrate the National Day of Ireland, the UAE is going ‘green’ to mark Ireland’s big day with grandeur....
Royalty and Rock help Britain opens its Olympics
The queen and James Bond gave the London Olympics a royal entrance like no other Friday in an opening ceremony that rolled to the...
Better Outlook for Global Economy; Some Risks Remain
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Christine Lagarde said the outlook for global economy is already starting to improve, with an essential part of...
Ford’s Silicon Valley Lab opens for tech and startup community
Ford Silicon Valley Lab now officially open for business in Palo Alto, Calif
Ford frames Silicon Valley Lab’s mission around three priorities: big data, open-source...
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...
Middle East Climate: Dry for Next 10,000 Years
Stalagmites from Iranian cave foretell grim future for Middle East climate
Relief from the current dry spell across the interior of the Middle East is...
IMF Raises 2017 Outlook for Global Economic Growth
The International Monetary Fund has raised its outlook for global economic growth, citing a post election surge in confidence in the United States, better...
MENA oil exporters’ growth to increase in 2012
The oil exporting countries of the Middle East and North Africa are expected to see economic growth accelerate in 2012 to 6.6 percent. The...
Who Will Dominate This Year’s Grammy Awards?
The 55th Annual Grammy Awards are right around the corner and both celebrities and music fans can’t wait to find out who will take...
Middle Eastern influence on world’s biggest football clubs increases
Revenues of top 20 football clubs grew by 3% to exceed $6bn
European clubs benefitting from Middle East sponsorship
Investment from the Middle East has coincided...