What can skirt lengths and high heels tell us about the global economy?
Since the financial crisis, investors have been looking for new indicators not currently provided by economic, public or private data-gathering agencies who publish economic reports. Investors often ask themselves the usual question: is it the right time to buy shares? Invest in certain stocks or real estate? Or is it a suitable time to...
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Mothers and entrepreneurs: How "mumpreneurs" survive working from home
by Annemarie Robson - International Editor - Middle East Business - UK
There are two camps when it comes to working when you've had a child - either you can't wait to get back to work, or you dread going back and dream of staying at home with your child.
But what happens when "home" is also "workplace"? How do...
Huawei announces new Brand Ambassador for 2015 in MENA region - Nancy Ajram
At a star-studded regional launch for its latest creation, the 'Ascend Mate...
7th edition of the World Entrepreneurship Forum (WEFO)
19 – 22 October 2014, Lyon, France
The 7th edition of the World Entrepreneurship Forum (WEFO) will be...
Qatar has promised the largest aid package among donors gathered in Cairo to raise funds for reconstruction in the Gaza Strip.
France 24 has reported...
Tanneries...
The hidden story
behind producing some of the world's softest, most luxurious leather products
in a previous issue of Middle East Business, we visited Morocco and talked about...
Algeria: Economic activity is picking up!
IMF Staff Concludes 2014 Article IV Mission to Algeria Press Release No. 14/452 October, 2014
An International Monetary Fund (IMF)...
Venture Capital Africa Investor Summit
VC4 Africa Investor Summit at DEMO Africa boosts pan-African angel investor community
Angel investor networks from across Africa will investigate how...
WEST BANK AND GAZA
REPORT TO THE AD HOC LIAISON COMMITTEE
KEY ISSUES
Context: With the hostilities in Gaza, the political and security environment has deteriorated markedly over...
Interview with Mr. Hervé de Charette, President of the Franco-Arab Chamber of Commerce in Paris
as we are covering the economic ties between France and the...
Business ties
France & the Middle East
by Franco-Arab Chamber of Commerce – Paris
One of Middle East Business› objectives is to encourage investment in the region....
Facts about Shipping and Bunkering Business
Report 2014
Although shipping is an essential an element of transportation, there are some big challenges within the bunkering...
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Global Financial Stability Report
Moving from Liquidity- to Growth-Driven Markets
IMF - WORLD ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL SURVEYS - The April 2014 Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR) assesses the challenging...