Dubai Sees Rise in Direct Exports, Despite Challenging Environment

Despite the slow pace of economic recovery by many of its key partners, Dubai's non-oil foreign trade has maintained solid momentum, with direct exports on the rise..... Read more »

Posted on : 12/5/2016


Awaiting the Trump effect in realty markets

<p>Dubai: President-elect Donald Trump could add another bit of uncertainty into the Middle East&rsquo;s already fluid real estate market sentiments. It&rsquo;s already showing up in the form of a stronger dollar and to that could be added the fallout from any policy decisions after taking office.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 11/29/2016


UAE mega projects among world's 'most innovative, least wasteful'

<p>Dubai: At least five mega infrastructure projects in Dubai have been named among the most innovative and least wasteful in the world.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 11/29/2016


UAE: Italian Construction Products Import Up By 20%

Import of Italian construction materials in the UAE in 2015 stood at $400 million and is expected to increase by 20% to $480 million in 2016, according to a statement released during The Big 5 exhibition in Dubai..... Read more »

Posted on : 11/25/2016


Nakheel Finishes $37m Ibn Battuta Mall Expansion

Nakheel has announced the completion of the AED135 million ($36.75m) expansion of the Ibn Battuta Mall, following the completion of a link connecting the mall with the Dubai Metro..... Read more »

Posted on : 11/25/2016


AFRICA - THE NEXT GROWTH MARKET

<p>Africa is currently home to five of the fastest growing economies in the world. According to a global study, the continent's economy is forecast to grow to $2.6 trillion in 2020 from $1.6 trillion in 2008, fuelled by booms in mining, agriculture and development of ports, roads and other infrastructure. This rapid economic growth is what is creating substantial new business opportunities in the region.<br /> Over the past decade, Africa's real GDP grew by 4.7% a year, on average—twice the pace of its growth in the 1980s and 1990s. This growth was observed across all nations and sectors. By 2009, Africa's collective GDP of $1.6 trillion was roughly equal to Brazil's or Russia's, making the continent among the fastest-expanding economic regions in the world today.<br />.... Read more »

Posted on : 11/23/2016


Turkish Exporters Target Africa

<p>At a time when struggling Turkish exporters are looking for ways to diversify their target markets, Africa is poised to become the new frontier market for Turkish firms as they position themselves to become major stakeholders in the region&rsquo;s rapidly growing industries.<br /> Africa has recorded an annual growth rate of 5 percent over the last decade and is expected to continue this trend in the coming years. Six out of ten fastest growing economies in the world are now in Africa. Economic predictions indicate that Africa will be a $29 trillion economy in 2050, larger than the 2012 combined GDP of the US and Eurozone. <br /> Turkey&rsquo;s exports to Africa in the last five years have tripled compared to its worldwide export volume, signalling a clear shift in the export focus towards Africa. Exports to African nations increased by 20.5 percent between 2011 and 2015, soaring to $12.5 billion in 2015 from $10.33 billion in 2011. At the end of 2014, Turkish direct investment in the continent stood at over $6 billion. <br />.... Read more »

Posted on : 11/23/2016


Dubai's DEWA says 200 MW solar project attracts 30 expressions of interest

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has received expressions of interest from 30 parties interested in building a 200 megawatt (MW) concentrated solar power (CSP) plant, the firm said on Monday..... Read more »

Posted on : 11/15/2016


Saudi's ACWA Power establishes new unit for renewable energy projects

Saudi-based power and water project developer ACWA Power has set up a new business that will house its existing renewable energy portfolio and drive the firm's expansion in emerging market renewables, the company said on Wednesday..... Read more »

Posted on : 11/15/2016


Kuwait starts operating its first ever solar power plant

Kuwait began operating its first-ever solar power plant on Wednesday at the Umm Gudair oil field, a landmark for the OPEC member country as it seeks to diversify its sources of energy to meet fast-rising local demand..... Read more »

Posted on : 11/15/2016