For some time, tighter monetary policy by the U.S. Federal Reserve was perceived as the largest external economic threat to emerging countries, especially by those countries themselves. Judging from discussions with officials from those nations, as well as private-sector participants, this may no longer be the case. Another concern — the anti-globalization and anti-trade rhetoric of the U.S. presidential election …

  ALKESH SHARMA / Emirates Business Public-private partnerships (PPP) might be a comparatively new investment model, however, over the years it has been embraced in most of the corporate circles in the country. Fuelled by the government’s strong will and decision to diversify from an oil-based economy, PPP engagements — accounting to millions of dhirams — are presently evolving at …

  Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai’s strategic vision for cruise tourism targets one million cruise passengers to visit the emirate per year starting 2020, revealed Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO of DP World and Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation. The strategy was the focus at a meeting that brought together Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Major …