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Five Minutes With… Jawad Squalli, Regional Vice President, Epicor ME

Software vendor Epicor is looking to expand in the Middle East, says Squalli.

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala 2013 Profit Jumps On Financial Investments

Mubadala, which has stakes in GE and private equity firm Carlyle, saw net profit tripling over the last year.

Bahrain’s Ahli United Bank Considers Sale Or Merger

The deal, estimated to be worth $5 billion, would be the largest banking transaction in the region for the past 20 years.

Saudi Authorities Detain Activist After Court Appearance

Waleed Abu al-Khair has been charged with breaking allegiance to King Abdullah, disrespecting authorities and inciting public opinion.

The Internet Of Things: How Will It Affect People In The UAE?

Dubai’s smart city plan promises exciting times ahead, writes Jyoti Lalchandani, group VP and regional MD for the Middle East, Turkey & Africa at IDC.

HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum

His highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum stood proudly at the Dubai Airshow in…

HE Mohammed AL SHAIBANI

As the controller of Dubai’s commercial and business assets, to say Al Shaibani has his…

Medical Tech Firms Boom In GCC As Healthcare Spend Surges

Medical tech firms are flush with rising government healthcare spend.

How To Double Your Traffic From Google In The Next 6 Months

James Reynolds, founder of search marketing firm Veravo, lists a number of tricks to increase web traffic.

Five Minutes With… Ammar Abulohom, CEO, Dar Al Aqar

Dubai’s real estate market still has plenty of growth opportunities, says the CEO of property brokerage service provider, Dar Al Aqar.

Infiniti Middle East Sales Up 19% In 2013

The Japanese car maker sold around 5,892 units in the region during its financial year ended March 2014.

Emaar Launches 480 New Townhomes In Reem Community

The new collection of Mira Oasis townhomes follows strong investor interest, said the Dubai developer.

Australia Prioritises Gulf Free Trade Agreements

Minister wants to ‘turbo charge’ investment opportunities on back of abundant air links

Five Minutes With… Mark Waugh, Global MD, Newcast, ZenithOptimedia

Branded content is rapidly gaining ground in the Middle East as digital penetration increases, says Waugh.

Abu Dhabi Ports Expect Year-End Spike In Traffic As Projects Boom

Cargo traffic at Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa and Zayed ports combined is expected to top 12 million tonnes this year, up from 9.3 million tonnes in 2013.

Jobseekers On The Rise In The UAE As Hiring Increases

The number of job vacancies saw a two per cent year-on-year growth in March while jobseekers rose seven per cent, says a new survey.

Iran: The Largest And Most Enigmatic Frontier Market

Iran boasts a large, educated population and a wealth of business opportunities, writes Ali Borhani, founder of Incubeemea.com.

National Bank Of Kuwait Q1 Net Profit Up 3.2%

Net profit was KD83.9 million in the three months to the end of March.

Customer Service “Biggest” Challenge For UAE Banks – Senior Official

Lenders hurting themselves by cold-calling customers, says head of Retail Banking at Emirates NBD.

Italian Court Bars Emirates From Flying Between Milan, New York

Emirates, which may appeal the decision, started to fly the Malpensa-New York route in October last year.

Strategic CSR: Linking Socially Responsible Initiatives To Business Objectives

Connecting CSR initiatives with business objectives will create shared value for companies and society, says Jeanette Teh, assistant professor of Business Administration, American University in Dubai

Hong Kong: The Next Financial Frontier

With GCC investors increasingly looking east, can Hong Kong maintain its position as the financial centre of choice for China?

New Japanese Farming Methods Target UAE’s Agricultural Sector

Until recently it was thought that agriculture in the UAE was a futile industry. But Japan’s film farming technology is forcing the experts to revaluate.

TPG/Abraaj In Exclusive Talks For Saudi Fast-Food Chain Kudu

Riyadh-based Kudu operates more than 200 restaurants in the Kingdom.

Nakheel Signs Deal With Accor For Dragon Mart Hotel

The 250-room hotel at Dragon Mart will be managed by Accor under the ibis Styles brand.

Oman’s $600m Saraya Bandar Jissah Tourism Project To Create 800 Jobs

The Saraya Bandar Jissah development includes two hotels to be operated by Jumeirah Group.

Oasis Centre May Include Cinemas In The Future – Director

The Landmark group hopes to have at least 10 Oasis Centre malls operational across the GCC by the end of 2015.

Damac Launches New Tower – Vantage, In Jumeirah Village

The project will include 388 serviced living units, with prices starting at Dhs625,100.

Another Barrier To Enter The UAE Falls

John Martin St. Valery, founding partner, The Links Group, explains why the recent agreement between the DIFC Courts and Federal Court of Australia is positive for companies looking to enter the GCC.

Mohamed Alabbar to acquire stake in YNAP from Richemont

Alabbar-Chaired Firm Launches $1.2bn Project In Langkawi, Malaysia

Perdana Quay, launched by Tradewinds Corporation, is an integrated leisure, retail, residential and commercial development.