As the festive season nears, Gulf Business rounds up the top dining options this Christmas in Dubai.
World Cup 2014, iPhone 6 and Malaysian Airlines top Google 2014 trending searches in the UAE.
With the year drawing to a close, Gulf Business brings you some of the key happenings that marked 2014.
The burden of supporting Syria’s displaced citizens has dampened business and investor confidence in Lebanon.
The biggest listed businesses in Kuwait valued by market capitalisation.
News outlet Al Arabiya tops the list with over six million followers for its breaking news Twitter handle.
The biggest listed businesses in the Emirates valued by market capitalisation.
The biggest listed businesses in Qatar, valued by market capitalisation.
The biggest listed businesses in the Kingdom, valued by market capitalisation.
Gulf Business takes a tour of Sony’s submerged Xperia Aquatech store in Dubai, diving four metres underwater to see the ‘waterproof’ phones.
The Gulf’s largest companies by market capitalisation, revenues and countries, as researched by Markaz.
Credit reform is well underway in the UAE with the Al Etihad Credit Bureau becoming fully operational.
Islamic lenders need to improve their efficiency and increase penetration in predominantly Muslim markets to be big players in global trade finance.
Africa’s fast growing economies have transformed the continent into a booming frontier market, but risk is still a primary concern for GCC investors.
The UAE’s smartphone market, which has traditionally been about the best and the most expensive, has welcomed three new affordable brands in September. Is there enough space for all of them?
The UAE has lofty ambitions to soon transform itself into a smart and mobile government. Are things proceeding on track?
Abu Dhabi is looking to further establish its name on the world stage by transforming Manchester City FC into a global footballing brand. But could the emirate’s era of sports investment be coming to an end?
The opening of Dubai’s latest infrastructure project and the star attraction in pictures.
The Dubai tramway launches on November 11, and will cost a minimum of Dhs3 per trip.
The menace of ISIL has presented Iran with an opportunity to liberate its economy from sanctions by emerging as a responsible regional power that Washington and Riyadh can work with. Can it seize the opportunity?
Some of the latest novel gadgets that could change the industry.
Saudi Arabia beheaded 26 people in August, more than in the first seven months of the year combined.
Political stability has returned to Egypt under President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi but it yet to be seen if the former Army man be able to command its faltering economy back to life.
UAE government’s use of social media is revolutionising governance but experts say that challenges persist.
Market watchers suggest the lack of regional IPO activity in recent years could soon be a distant memory.
Both the onshore and offshore banks in the region want to profit from the crucial challenge of cultural diversity, writes Eduardo Leeman, chief executive officer, Falcon Private Bank.
The UAE is ranked 33 among 61 countries on the list, according to a new global survey of expatriates.
Singapore and Hong Kong offer service quality, professionalism and expertise, writes Fouad Hamiyeh, head of UAE Offices, Crédit Agricole Private Banking.
Qatar has immense potential for wealth managers, writes Arjuna Mahendran, chief investment officer – Wealth Management at Emirates NBD.
Only firms with the required capital, platform, profitability and a clear strategic focus will be successful in this competitive industry, writes the head of J.P. Morgan Private Bank for the Middle East.