Global firms looking to hire space for offices and demand from govt, local dwellers have turbocharged the sector, driving property prices and rents to highs not seen in recent years.

Abu Dhabi, UAE-- The emirate of Abu Dhabi has approved the disbursement of housing benefits worth US$844 million to citizens in order to lift up their standard of living. In this connection, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu...

Dozens of women who had fled deadly violence in Iraq found a home in a Jordanian church where, without work, they learn skills to earn a living.

The city has won a huge following among the people who see it not just as a city for business, but as one where families can co-exist with big money.

Violence erupted in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region when security forces fired tear gas and rubber-coated bullets Saturday into crowds of anti-government protesters demanding better living conditions, an end to corruption and authoritarian practices by the local government.

Libya's rival leaders were under growing street pressure Saturday after protesters stormed parliament as anger exploded over deteriorating living conditions and political deadlock.

Growing costs and a drop in purchasing power are seen as deterioration of the standard of living Kuwaitis have been accustomed to for years.