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ECONOMY

Tackling poverty should be a burning issue

by Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor

It is a great shame that advocates for almost 1.3 billion of the world’s population suffering from extreme poverty often meet with deaf ears. There is much...Read more

Lower oil prices a blessing, not a curse

by Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor

Global stock markets are experiencing a bumpy ride. Investor confidence is shaken. Analysts largely blame falling oil prices - which have hit five-year...Read more

The UAE takes the lead

by Joanna Andrews

The World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council has selected the UAE as the lead in a global initiative to create a ‘Future of Government Smart Toolbox’....Read more

Austerity’s painful fallout in Europe

by Linda S. Heard

The US and Japan have differed from European nations over the best way to tackle the global economic crisis and are reaping rewards from their focus on...Read more

by Joanna Andrews

The modern world economy is undergoing a profound shift from West to East and the emerging economies of Gulf nations are capitalising on this, according to...Read more

A day for reflection and appreciation

by Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor

The UAE National Day means much more to me than just a public holiday or an opportunity to celebrate. I thank God for his gifts every day and never cease...Read more

by Fabio Scacciavillani

Brazil’s economy has gone from boom to near bust; from growth of 7.5 per cent two years ago to zero. Despite the odds, the outlook is looking bright for...Read more

The Century of the Dragon

by Fabio Scacciavillani

As the world ponders a possible hard landing of the Chinese economy, we examine how it has avoided the global financial crisis and ask what is likely to...Read more

People’s anger with bankers is justified

by Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor

It’s no wonder that ordinary people, all over the world, who have lost their homes, businesses, jobs or pensions, or who are now facing massive government...Read more

The Ripple effect from Japan

by Fabio Scacciavillani

The recent earthquake, tsunami and nuclear emergency in Japan has had a devastating effect, not only on the country but on the global economyRead more

We Must Learn From Our Mistakes

by Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor

An interview with Khalaf Al Habtoor on the UAE's experience with public share holding companies in a fledgling stock market Read more

Chairman's Message

by Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor

Seeing the rise of powerful economic blocks across much of the globe injects a anote of urgency into the debate about creating a wrokable and powerful Arab...Read more