06/26/2018
According to Mercer’s 24th annual Cost of Living Survey, factors like instability of housing markets, low inflation, and fluctuating prices for goods and services are impacting the cost of doing business in various cities around the world.
06/25/2018
As part of its drive to diversify its oil-reliant economy, Saudi Arabia has begun investing in purpose-built economic cities. However, doubts remain about whether they can live up to the lofty aspirations of their architects
06/19/2018
Recent economic figures certainly back this up. Real GDP growth has strengthened over the past four consecutive quarters, climbing to 5.3 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2018, according to figures quoted in a report from Emirates NBD.
06/19/2018
Wealth management firms accelerate hybrid advice programs -with investments in emerging technologies, such as intelligent automation and artificial intelligence, to prepare for BigTech entrance
06/18/2018
Key issues to be examined at the event include a move under way in Sharjah to sharpen the focus on smaller-scale businesses, digitalisation and innovation, while providing added assistance for start-ups
06/15/2018
As the Digital Landscape Evolves, Institutions Must Leverage the Full Spectrum of Available Data to Create Personalized Client Experiences, Deepen Loyalty, and Create New Value, Says Report by The Boston Consulting Group
06/15/2018
The UAE Central Bank, like most Gulf counterparts, quickly followed the United States Federal Reserve decision to raise its target range for the federal funds interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, to between 1.75 percent and 2 percent.
06/11/2018
According to UNCTAD analysts, FDI to 6 Middle Eastern countries - Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar and the UAE - rose but not sufficiently
06/11/2018
Meanwhile, globally, prices rose by 4.8% on average in the year to the end of March, it added.
06/10/2018
"Qatar and Sri Lanka can build on surging bilateral partnerships toward synergistic opportunities�manufacturing, infrastructure, marine, and energy, are the other key sectors in the Sri Lankan economy," he said.