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What is a traditional economy? A complete guide

In traditional countries, the majority of people work in the industries that their ancestors established

Top 10 hottest countries in the world

There is an increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events that shatter records both on land and in water

US Federal Reserve rate history: From 2015 to 2024

The U.S. Federal Reserve cut its key lending rate by 0.50 percentage points on September 18, 2024, bringing down borrowing rates

What is an Initial Public Offering (IPO): Meaning and definition

IPO is the procedure by which a privately owned company offers its shares to the public for the first time in order to become a publicly listed firm

Saudi IPO market: Overview and trends in 2024

Saudi Arabia is likely to see over 50 initial public offerings (IPOs) this year, and has already seen 35 of these so far

UAE GDP report 2024: Must-know details

CBUAE forecasts that UAE's real GDP would increase by 3.9 percent in 2024 and 6.2 percent in 2025

7 reasons to invest in off-plan properties in Dubai today

Variety, affordability and high capital appreciation are some of the reasons that make the Dubai property market attractive to buyers

Top 6 longest highways in the world 2024

Pan-American Highway is the world's longest motorway, stretching about 19,000 miles (30,000 km)

Saudi Arabia expects over 50 IPO listings this year: Saudi Exchange CEO

The bourse saw five listings in 2018 and eight in 2020

How to build business credit: Here’s what you should know

The creditworthiness of your firm is reflected in your business credit score, which affects your ability to get loans

UAE passport climbs to 8th position in 2024 from 15th

The UAE passport is one of the strongest in the world, granting travel to 187 countries, according to the Get Golden Visa index

20 smartest cities in the world in 2024

Abu Dhabi and Dubai are the only Arab cities in the top 20 this year

10 reputed universities in the U.S. in 2024

There are about 169 U.S. universities and colleges that are among the finest in the world

What is day trading: A complete guide for beginners

Buying or selling equities on the same day is referred to as day trading, or intraday trading

Top 10 cities captivating social media audiences worldwide, led by Dubai

Dubai has amassed 30 million-plus TikTok videos and 123 million Instagram posts

What are hedge funds: A complete guide

Hedge funds pool investors' capital and use it to purchase securities or make other kinds of investments with the objective to generate profits

10 largest asset management firms in the world in 2024, by value of managed assets

New York City-based BlackRock, which has assets under management (AUM) value worth of $10.74 trillion, tops the list

What is EVG in UAE: A complete guide

EVG is a government e-portal where owners of vehicles can access a variety of services like vehicle registration, car history, etc

What is Hafilat smart card in UAE? Must know details

Hafilat card is a smart travel card that makes it easy for commuters to board and pay for public transportation in Abu Dhabi without using cash

What is SaaS? Everything you need to know

Under the software as a service (SaaS) model, programs are hosted by a cloud provider and made accessible to end users over the internet

What is Ratibi card in UAE: All you need to know

The vast majority of UAE workers don't even own a bank account, and for this, Ratibi card is the most easy option

Top 10 countries with the longest maternity leave in the world 2025

Bulgaria tops the list, as the country provides the 58.6 weeks minimum maternity leave

Top 10 highest income taxed countries in the world in 2025

Ivory Coast tops the list, with the highest tax bracket touching 60 percent

How to check credit score in UAE

The credit score is a three-digit number that predicts the likelihood of an individual or a company to miss payments in the next 12 months