REVEALED: World’s Most Powerful Arabs In Real Estate

The head of Dubai-based Emaar, the developer behind the world’s tallest building, tops the list.

REVEALED: World’s Most Powerful Arabs In Energy

Saudi Aramco CEO Khalid Al Falih tops the Gulf Business list of most powerful Arabs in Energy.

REVEALED: The UAE’s Most Powerful Arabs

The two most powerful Arabs in the UAE both work across diversified sectors.

REVEALED: World’s Most Powerful Arabs In Culture And Society

Saudi female driver Aziza Al Yousef and Qatar’s Sheikha Al-Mayassa top the list of most powerful Arabs in culture and society.

REVEALED: World’s Most Powerful Arab Women

Reem Al Hashimy, the face of Dubai’s Expo 2020 bid, tops the Gulf Business list of the world’s most powerful Arab women.

REVEALED: World’s Most Powerful Arabs In Finance

Saudi’s Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal tops the Gulf Business list of the most powerful Arabs in the finance sector.

Saudi Arabia’s Mortgage Law To Boost Markets

Changes in Saudi’s mortgage law in 2013 are expected to boost banks in the GCC’s largest domestic market.

UAE Banking: Brighter Prospects Ahead

After some difficult years, there are signs of better times ahead for the UAE banking sector.

After Syria, Al Qaeda Expanding In Lebanon

The violence is exacerbated by Lebanon’s own sectarian divisions and entrenching them.

Cyprus: Enticing Opportunity For GCC Investors?

The island nation is struggling to recover from a banking meltdown, but the current economic scenario could offer good investment options.

GCC Banks Rebound As Economy Recovers

There still remains regional disparity between banks’ performances but the majority of them are seeing solid asset growth and higher earnings.

Davos Bosses Tread Warily In Rocky Emerging Markets

The World Bank last week raised its forecast for global growth for the first time in three years.

Online Content: Bridging The Arabic Gap

Getting more Arabic language content online will prove a boon for business.

The World’s Worst Stock Market Crashes

From Black Monday to Black Tuesday, Gulf Business tracks the stock market plunges that rattled history.

BRIC Or MINT? Investors Suffer Acronym Anxiety

Former Goldman Sachs economist Jim O’Neill created the ‘BRIC’ family in 2001.

How To Have A Successful Meeting

Hazel Carter-Showell, founding director of CarterCorson, a UK based firm of business psychologists, says don’t be afraid to stand out in a meeting.

Revealed: Countries With The Highest Income Tax Rates

European countries feature high on the list of the nations with the world’s highest income tax rates, according to data from KPMG.

Arab Health 2014: What To Expect

Arab Health expects to receive around 85, 000 visitors this year with 3,900 exhibitors from across 64 countries worldwide.

North Africa Battles Investor Uncertainty

GCC and international investors remain wary of North Africa, with the region in the throes of political, economic and social instability.

Top 10 Safest Airlines In The World

Nervous flyer? Fear no more. Fly with one of these airlines to (almost) guarantee your safety.

Top 10 Fastest Trains In The World

Two Chinese trains top the list, with the fastest one reaching speeds of 431 km/h.

UAE Salmon Farms: A Big Catch

An Abu Dhabi company plans to bring the region’s first ever salmon farm to the capital.

Islamic Banking Evolves

Sharia-compliant lenders are growing but non-core assets will become less visible.

Are GCC Family Businesses Tightly Governed?

Family businesses must become more transparent for better profitablity and longevity.

Kuwait: The Sleeping Giant

Having lagged behind its regional peers due to political and socio-economic issues is Kuwait ready to awaken from its slumber?

10 Hot Consumer Trends For 2014

Anders Lindblad, president of Ericsson Region Middle East, says our bodies will become our new passwords.

Salary Survey Revisited

Since the Salary Survey nine months ago, a fifth of professionals in the region have seen their financial situation improve – but almost half claim it has remained the same.

How Did The CEO Predictions Come To Pass?

At the start of 2013, Gulf Business asked the region’s business leaders to gaze into their crystal balls and predict the Gulf’s fortunes for the year ahead. How did they do?

Revealed: 10 Biggest Controversies In 2013

From classified information leaks to human rights abuse allegations, 2013 saw its fair share of controversies.

10 Travel And Tourism Predictions For 2014

Dominic Ellis, editor of Business Traveller Middle East, gazes into the travel crystal ball for 2014.