In traditional corporate culture, the notion of a hierarchy is often associated with a rigid structure in which seniority is valued and length of service translates directly into the scope of rewards and benefits received. This is not necessarily an…
The UAE is currently in the midst of a nationwide trend that has its origins in the highest levels of government and has filtered through to both the public and private sphere. This trend has a single, universally appealing focus:…
By Edward Matti, MP, CCM Consultancy Over the last few years, we’ve been hearing a lot about mindfulness in the workplace, and more importantly, in leadership. And one must wonder what all the hype is about. Is this a form…
According to a recent YouGov survey commissioned by IP Global, property is the most popular asset class for investors in the UAE. 42 percent of residents invest in property – significantly higher than the percentage that invest in stocks, shares…
The world’s wealthy have not lost their appetite for real estate investment prospects, according to two recent studies: one by Savills and Weatherill Consulting, and another by Sotheby’s International Realty and Wealth-X. It’s easy to see why real estate continues…
Despite a dip in the number of foreign investors buying property in the UK, Middle Eastern investors remain active in the country. A recent YouGov survey found that the UK is the second most popular destination for property investors based…
According to some reports, London may be losing its haven status among foreign property investors, as slumping commodity prices and turmoil in the emerging markets decrease the demand for property. But the indicators for this reported loss of haven status…
Middle Eastern investors are showing a great deal of interest in property in Central Florida, according to real estate insiders. The renewed interest in the Sunshine State, perhaps best known for its amusement parks and alligators, is being attributed largely…
Kuwait City is a thriving modern hub of finance and industry – a place where weekends see shoppers flock to the air-conditioned, sleek environs of the city’s malls, in which a constellation of major international brands vie for their attention.…
Any entrepreneur looking to raise capital is well aware that it’s not going to be easy. Successfully convincing an individual or an institution to part with their money in service of your business plan is going to take more than…
The 19-month slide in oil prices has done little to deter Middle Eastern investors from purchasing European hotels, according to research from global real estate services company CBRE. The data shows that Middle Eastern buyers have invested 5.22 billion USD…
The summit was attended by QD Solar and KAUST, which has invested heavily into the solar startup. Saudi Arabia is set to become a power player in the global solar market. The Kingdom has been gradually increasing its participation in…
Recently, there seems to be no escaping the grim headlines about plunging oil prices. Oil futures have lost 75 percent of their value since mid-2014, severely damaging the national economies of oil producing countries like Venezuela and Nigeria. Middle Eastern…
Positive sentiment about US real estate is on the rise. Although progress has been slow since the 2008 global financial crisis, the real estate industry in the US has been recovering gradually and is now approaching pre-crisis conditions. This demand…
Two words are dominating global news at the moment: oil prices. This phrase, paired with either “plunging” or “plummeting”, has become a prominent feature of every news site, reflecting the world’s obsession with the recent rapid devaluation of oil. The…