Recent bond issues have seen heavy bids but perform poorly in the secondary market.
A country’s global aviation reach is at the top of its bragging rights, with these airports seeing more passengers than any others.
With high youth unemployment, the Arab world is facing its biggest timebomb yet.
Middle Eastern businesses need to introduce greater flexibility, near-site crèche facilities, increased use of video-conferencing technology and job sharing.
With BlackBerry releasing the BB Z10, the smartphone battle just got bloodier. Who will triumph?
The 2013 Gulf Business Salary Survey reveals the highest paying jobs in the country.
The 2013 Gulf Business Salary Survey reveals the best-paid jobs in the Kingdom.
The economic case for nuclear generation in the Middle East is compelling, writes Reuters’ market analyst John Kemp.
The Gulf Business 2013 Salary Survey reveals which jobs in the UAE pay the most.
Asians in the Gulf are taking home over a quarter less than Westerners, with HR experts controversially saying wages ‘link back’ to home countries.
As airlines and airports in the GCC expand, air traffic management is becoming a serious concern, say experts.
Two years after Qatar won the right to host the World Cup, little work on many of the big projects has actually started.
Queues of investors have formed outside the offices of real estate developers in scenes that recall the emirate’s boom days before 2008.
Even as overall investor sentiment rises in the Gulf, gold has lost none of its shine.
Greater investments in sustainability are urgently required, say experts.
With regional economies expanding rapidly, firms in the region struggle to hold on to their best employees.
Could the UAE central bank’s initiative to impose mortgage caps in the country have a negative impact on the fledging real estate revival?
Rajesh Nagjee, CEO of Chrysalis Management Consultancy, lists five ways to reach the pinnacle of a business career.
UNICEF eyes the prevention; global healthcare giant Medtronic targets a cure.
Saj Ahmad, aviation expert, says forcing the carrier’s closure may not necessarily benefit Gulf Air.
The UAE’s finance ministry placed Dhs70 billion with banks to shore up their balance sheets after the the financial crisis in 2008.
The emirate has set its sights on becoming a global centre for Islamic business activity.
Although the new SME law passed by the UAE will encourage the sector, more needs to be done, says expert.
Exclusive: The UAE’s insurance industry will definitely grow by at least 10 to 15 per cent in 2013, writes Mustafa Vazayil.
Despite its recent resilience, the luxury market may be poised for turmoil in 2013.
Exclusive: Increased need for openness and transparency is accelerating the role of PR companies in the region.
Exclusive: DSI is extremely optimistic about increasing its share in the UAE’s construction market.
Exclusive: Retailers in the Middle East need to innovate and adapt to the changing times, writes Vipen Sethi.
Exclusive: The logistics industry must work with customers to reduce risk and manage uncertainty, writes Agility’s Sultan.
Exclusive: Standard Chartered will be “boringly consistent” with its strategy in 2013, writes the bank’s group executive director.