economic crisis

With Solidere having registered positive stock performance since the beginning of the economic crisis in Lebanon, and with Lebanese rushing to buy real estate in order to hedge against the…

The world is witnessing a digital transformation with implications evident at all levels of the economy, particularly at the level of trade. New trends are surging, mainstream practices are disrupted,…

The e-commerce sector in Lebanon is witnessing exponential growth since more than a year as consumers are increasingly demanding online payment options and merchants are recognizing the need for an…

Are we headed for a ‘double dip’? The head of the United States Federal Reserve, Ben Bernanke, said last month that this is unlikely in the US, but a recent…

Credit Agricole Suisse is the main private banking arm of Credit Agricole Group, with Middle East offices in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Beirut, Doha and Dubai. Executive recently sat down with…

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What was ‘expected to happen’ is really happening. There is no doubt anymore as to whether the world is in recession, crisis, downturn or whatever else you want to call…

The UAE government has long been active in setting laws and regulations to improve the transparency of its real estate market and ensure long-term growth. Since the global financial crisis…

With the global financial downturn impacting on all markets, everyday business challenges have become compounded by reduced customer spending power, budget constraints and more cautious investor confidence. Companies may be…