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The shifting face of corporate real estate

The shifting face of corporate real estate

Companies are changing the way they approach their real estate requirements, with the onus on the property supply market to offer more options and flexibility in a bid to meet client demands.

Developing economies drive M&A shifts

Developing economies drive M&A shifts

Multinational corporations in emerging markets are increasingly looking to combine forces with companies in Europe and the US, benefiting from the technology and brand equity of companies in the developed markets. 

A united effort

UAE's united aerospace effort sets global standards

The seven emirates that make up the UAE have shown a degree of collaboration in making the country a world leader in the aerospace sector, but that doesn't mean that the competition between them has been anything less than fierce. 

Stamford mayor looks to stand out from the crowd

Stamford mayor looks to stand out from the crowd

Michael Pavia is pulling out all the stops to promote the city's business hub as a credible alternative to nearby New York City.

Argentina: a risk worth taking

Argentina: a risk worth taking?

Argentinian president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's regime has deterred some would-be investors, but others are still being drawn to one of the largest economies in Latin America.

Gabon energy minister stands defiant on oil future

Gabon energy minister stands defiant on oil future

Gabon's energy minister Etienne Ngoubou says the country's economy is thriving thanks to its oil reserves, but how long will these reserves last?

After the storm: how disaster can present opportunity

After the storm: how disaster can present opportunity

Officials across the US have found that their states' quick and efficient responses to major natural disasters serve as an effective promotion tool.

Global retail giants adapt to fit local markets

Global retail giants adapt to fit local markets

Huge opportunities exist in emerging economies for retailers, but expansion into these markets requires local knowledge, meaning that not even the largest global retailers are guaranteed success.

Cost savings draw investors to Latvia

Cost savings draw investors to Latvia

Regional neighbours are looking to Latvia for their outsourcing projects, drawn to the country's low wage costs and skilled workforce.

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View from the Middle East and Africa February/March 2013

There are signs that Dubai's real estate sector is finally recovering, with investor interest particularly focused on the residential market.

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