• MENA region could gain $385bn from women reentering workforce: survey

    Doha, Qatar - The women returning to the workforce following a career break have the potential to contribute nearly US$385bn to the GDP across nine countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. says a PwC Middle East’s survey. 82% of these women believe that they can progress...
  • UAE residents plead for lifestyle changes to save planet

    Dubai, UAE-- As many as 81% of people in the UAE say that they owe it to future generations to make drastic changes to the way they are living, as reported by the What Matters 2024 report from Human8, the human-centric and insight-driven consultancy. More than 4 out of 5...
  • UAE residents anticipate full electric and hybrid vehicle takeover in coming years: survey

    Dubai, UAE - About 63% of respondents in the UAE plan to make EVs their primary mode of transport by 2025, reveals a survey by Al-Futtaim Automotive, a major division of the Al-Futtaim Group and Strategic E-Mobility Partner, The survey indicating a significant shift in UAE residents' perspectives towards electric...
  • Over 70 percent of musicians fear AI, says French-German study

    PARIS, FRANCE - More than two-thirds of musicians fear that artificial intelligence will make it impossible to make a living, according to a study by French and German music societies published on Tuesday. Based on a survey of over 15,000 people in the industry, France's Society of Authors, Composers and Music...
  • 79% UAE employees think digital skills crucial for success

    Dubai, UAE – About 79 percent of UAE employees believe digital skills are crucial for business success, and 84 percent feel that new technologies are empowering them to reach their potential, according to a latest ServiceNow survey .  The survey, which included over 5,500 working adults from the UAE, France,...
  • Saudi, Turkey, Egypt among 16 nations viewing climate change as top concern

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Around 80% of consumers surveyed across 16 countries now view climate change as the world’s No. 1 challenge, a recent research conducted by GSMA Intelligence with support from Huawei, revealed. The countries include Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, South Africa, Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Pakistan,...
  • Global CEOs rank political uncertainty as biggest risk to business

    Dubai, UAE-- CEOs from around the world consider geopolitics and political uncertainty as the greatest risk to the growth of their business — be it navigating a company’s presence in a conflict zone or attempting to navigate disrupted supply chains and manage price fluctuations. The conclusion emerged from a survey...
  • Nearly two-thirds of Saudi Arabian employees lack enhanced digital skills 

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - A substantial 62% of employees in Saudi Arabia are eager to acquire improved digital skills in their daily work with computers and other digital devices, a survey conducted by Kaspersky, a cybersecurity company, has revealed.  The findings also exposed a troubling trend, with 45% of respondents...
  • Global trade finance gap grew to record US$2.5trn in 2022: ADB

    The Asian Development Bank survey found that rising interest rates, flagging economic prospects, inflation, and geopolitical volatility reduced the capacity of banks to deliver trade financing. But at the same time, rebounding strongly after the COVID-19 pandemic, global goods exports grew in 2021 and 2022 at 26.6% and 11.5%, respectively.
  • Oman annual inflation inches up to 0.69 percent in June

    Muscat, Oman--Oman annual inflation rate reached 0.69 percent by the end of June 2023, according to the monthly consumer price survey data issued by the Oman's National Center for Statistics and Information. The inflation rate was driven by the increase in most of the main groups that make up the...
  • Eurozone economic growth slows sharply in June

    BRUSSELS, BELGIUM -  Eurozone economic activity worsened in June to a five-month low, hit hard by a fall in industrial production, a keenly watched survey showed on Friday. The eurozone entered a technical recession at the start of the year, according to official figures published earlier this month. But inflation remains...
  • Qatar Chamber looks to burnish lackluster gold and jewellery sector

    Doha, Qatar-- In order to remove obstacles facing the gold and jewellery sector in the country, Qatar Chamber has reviewed the results of a survey conducted by the chamber's Gold and Jewellery Committee last month. Qatar Chamber board member and Chairperson of the Gold and Jewellery Committee Naser bin Suleiman...
  • Wealthy Qataris to spend more on real-estate deals this year: survey

    Doha, Qatar-- Rich Qataris are pouring millions of dollars into the country's luxury real-estate market, with residential sector and office sector being their main investment target. The conclusion was drawn in a report "Destination Qatar" prepared by leading global property consultancy, Knight Frank. With Qatar boasting the fourth highest GDP...
  • Qatar, UAE lead GCC in women participation, women catching up in Saudi

    Dubai, UAE -  Around 70 percent of top-performing teams in the GCC have a higher percentage of women, underscoring the positive impact of gender diversity on organizational success, a survey by Bain & Company has revealed.  Leading the way in this transformation are the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar,...
  • Opec+ to extend cuts in oil output into 2024 as prices flag

    Vienna,  Austria – OPEC+ has decided to adjust the level of overall crude oil production to 40.46 mb/d, starting 1 January 2024 until 31 December 2024. This was announced by the global organisation in a statement following the 35th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting in Vienna today. According to the...
  • Saudi Industrial Production Index up 4.1 percent in March

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia's Industrial Production Index (IPI) increased by 4.1 percent in March 2023, compared to the same month last year, mainly due to an increase in production in the mining and quarrying activity, manufacturing and electricity and gas supply. The kingdom's General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)...
  • US consumer confidence falls ahead of Federal Reserve decision

    US consumer confidence fell more than many predicted in April, fueled by a deterioration in expectations among Americans over 55 and households with annual incomes over $50,000, according to survey data released. The pessimistic results may ease some of the pressure on the Federal Reserve as it prepares to consider...
  • Business confidence drops among Japan’s largest manufacturers

    Tokyo, Japan--Japan's largest manufacturers feel less optimistic about business conditions with confidence falling to its lowest level in more than two years, a key survey showed Monday. The Bank of Japan's closely watched quarterly Tankan survey is considered the broadest indicator of how Japanese businesses are faring. It reports the...
  • Fraudsters prowl digital world, robbing unwary people in Middle East

    Dubai, UAE-- Making payments digitally for every purchase may have become a universal thing, but it is not always the safest method, according to a new survey by Kaspersky. The survey revealed that some 18% of respondents from the Middle East experienced financial losses associated with threats when using online...
  • DEWA’s R&D Center registers 8th patent for geographical areas survey device

    DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Electricity and Water Authority's (DEWA) Research and Development Center has obtained its eighth patent for a cutting-edge device that leverages advanced sensors to locate and survey geographical areas. The device employs real-time kinematic (RTK) processing techniques to process data collected on-site and works with a smart...
  • UAE best country globally for expat lifestyle, says HSBC survey

    Abu Dhabi, UAE - The United Arab Emirates is the best country for expat lifestyle, according to a survey by the HSBC. A total of 36 percent of the people surveyed said chances of having a better lifestyle is the main reason for relocating to the UAE, significantly higher than...
  • Saudi Arabia’s industrial production rose 8.6% in November 2022, says GASTAT

    RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) published Tuesday on its official website the results of the Industrial Production Index (IPI). In November 2022, the Industrial Production Index (IPI) increased by 8.6 percent compared to November 2021. The IPI continued to show positive growth rates due to...
  • German consumers look to 2023 with upbeat mood

    A survey undertaken in Germany has revealed that consumers are heading into 2023 feeling upbeat as government interventions take some of the sting out of soaring energy costs. Pollster GfK said its forward-looking survey of around 2,000 people inched up by 2.3 points to reach minus 37.8 points for January.
  • Eurozone downturn deepens as Germany heads for recession

    Economic activity in the eurozone plummeted further in October and Germany, the EU's top economy, looks headed for a recession, a closely watched survey showed Monday.
  • Dubai fifth globally in UN digital city governance survey 2022

    Dubai ranked fifth globally and first in the Arab World in the Local Online Service Index (LOSI) 2022 issued by the United Nations as part of its biennial e-government survey.
  • ‘Firms in UAE resist employee demands for hike in salary’

    Several firms in the UAE have received requests from employees to adjust compensation packages in line with the inflation in the country, a global consulting firm has said.
  • Bayt survey says 71% of professionals may quit jobs in 2023

    When asked why professionals may change their careers entirely, “to find their real passion” ranked first (37%) followed by opportunities to learn and challenge themselves (33%), better compensation (18%).
  • Women complain of bias in accounting profession in MENA

    In a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) study in the MENA accounting profession, 63 percent of women across each of the surveyed MENA regions report experiencing bias.
  • UAE, Saudi achieve above 60 percent pre-Covid travel recovery

    Travel recovery witnessed in the UAE and Saudi Arabia has been very strong, according to a survey of nearly 2,000 travel enthusiasts conducted by Collinson.
  • ‘Most IT security officials believe firms threat strategy poor’

    A global survey conducted among 2,100 IT Security Decision Makers (ITSDMs) reveals that 60 percent of respondents believe their organizations overall security strategy does not keep pace with the threat landscape.
  • ‘Inflation a concern, equity markets favorable in GCC region’

    A survey in the GCC region reveals that almost all the respondents believe that rising inflation will impact their cost of living by at least 10 percent while over two-thirds said they still view equity markets favorably.
  • Saudi non-oil economy shows improvement in June: S&P Global

    Saudi Arabia's non-oil economy has recorded a strong improvement in business conditions in June, according to the latest Purchasing Managers Index data report from S&P Global.
  • Women in MENA workforce could hike GDP by $2 trillion: Study

    World Bank data indicates only 40% of working-age women in the GCC are employed, even though they are increasingly better educated
  • Canadian offices going to the dogs

    In a survey, 18 percent of those aged 18 to 24 years said they would change jobs if their employer refused to allow them to bring their pet to work.
  • Pandemic aided digital adoption by UAE businesses: PayPal survey

    Survey analyses the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses, the key verticals of growth and the growing acceptance of digital payments.
  • YPO Gender Equality Survey: Executives must prioritize mental health

    Mental health is a priority for 99 percent of female and 92 percent of male executives, according to the Gender Equality Survey by Young Presidents Organization (YPO), the “world’s largest” global network of business leaders, which counts the CEOs of several well-known multinationals among its members. The survey with 300...
  • Covid restrictions hit spending, slowing eurozone growth

    Economic growth in the eurozone slowed sharply in January, a key survey showed Monday, as new coronavirus restrictions hit consumer spending, raising a new obstacle for the region's recovery.
  • Mineral resources key to supporting Saudi economy: Investment Minister

    Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih said that the mineral resources sector is among the most important resources that support countries’ economies. Participating in a session of the International Mining Conference, he said that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has increased its competitiveness in the sector through...
  • Egypt’s private sector non-oil activity shrinks in Nov as input costs rise

    Egypt's non-oil activity in the private sector shrank for a 12th month in November as inflation expectations rose, causing new business orders to fall by their fastest in a year, a survey said. Media reports said IHS Markit's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) came in at 48.7, below the 50.0 threshold...
  • 39% of Sub-Saharan Africa firms lack anti-bribery controls: survey

    The report surveyed risk and compliance professionals and business leaders across 47 countries in SSA.
  • UAE, Bahrain, Qatar among top 10 expat destinations in the world

    Overall, the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) was the highest-ranking region for the quality of life, with 71 percent of expats recommending it, according to a survey commissioned by HSBC Bank. More than 20,000 expats in 46 countries were questioned for the survey.
  • Arab youth name UAE country of choice for the tenth consecutive year

    For the tenth consecutive year, Arab youth have said the UAE is the country they would like to live in the most and the one they would like their own countries to emulate, according to a survey. The 13th Annual ASDA’A BCW Arab Youth Survey, conducted this year by global...
  • Home buyers in Middle East long for a villa in the countryside

    Home buyers in the Middle East are looking to settle in rural areas and possess bigger homes than they have at present. This conclusion was drawn in a new survey by global consultancy firm Knight Frank.
  • Now airplanes probe earth for mineral wealth

    Saudi Arabia has begun to obtain ‘high-resolution’ geological data spread over 600,000 square kilometers in the kingdom, enabling it to find mineral deposits in the region.
  • MENA connectedness ranking rising: Survey

    The UAE is the highest ranked in the region, and the fourth country globally, in terms of overall global connectedness.
  • Sharjah survey to measure sector-wise growth in emirate

    Department of Statistics and Community Development said the impact of government policies on the economy is reflected in the survey data.
  • Majority of employees worldwide want flexible working to continue: WEF

    30 percent of 12,500 employes in 29 countries say they would look for another job if forced to go back to the office full time  
  • Beirut costliest Middle Eastern city for expats, while cost of living eases in Dubai, Abu Dhabi

    Abu Dhabi and Dubai fell 17 and 19 places respectively on Mercer Cost of Living Survey this year Riyadh remained most expensive Gulf city even as the cost of living fell in most part of the region this year While Beirut remained the third most expensive cities in the world...
  • Beirut most expensive city for expats Middle East: Mercer

      Cost of living fell in most Gulf cities in 2021; Riyadh most expensive Gulf city Abu Dhabi and Dubai fell 17 and 19 places respectively on Mercer Cost of Living Survey this year     Beirut was the most expensive city in the Middle East and third most expensive...
  • Survey: 66% business leaders in Egypt, GCC to invest more in data analytics

    Incorta, a US data analytics company, conducted the survey About 153 business leaders in 11 industries from Egypt,  GCC took part in the survey About 66 percent of the business leaders in Egypt and the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)  plan to invest more in data analytics this...
  • Survey points to vibrant recovery for global exhibitions industry

    Dubai tops list of travel destinations with 83% comfortable traveling to the emirate to attend exhibitions 75 percent of respondents believe exhibitions will be as or more important than they were pre-COVID A survey tracking the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the international exhibitions industry has delivered an optimistic...