Dubai Gears Up For Next, More Modest Boom

Authorities expect a 50 per cent population growth by 2020 but financing issues are likely to moderate the boom.

Egypt: What Revolution?

Egypt’s stalled reforms and violent protests are endangering the country’s economic progress.

Saudi’s Illegal Immigrants Draw Fear Of “Infiltrators”

Many illegal immigrants have now lived in the Kingdom for decades, prompting government officials to speak of a “humanitarian crisis”

Will The Upcoming UAE Mortgage Law Slow Revival Of Dubai’s Property Market?

Richard Paul, head of residential valuation, Cluttons UAE and Paul Preston, director and head of Middle East, IP Global, lead the debate.

10 Facts About Dubai World Cup 2013

The world’s richest horse race will take place in Dubai on Saturday, March 30.

Top 10 Biggest IPOs Of All Time

China holds the first and second biggest initial public offerings ever as Asian and U.S. companies go head-to-head.

Revealed: 10 Oldest Newspapers In The GCC

The majority of the early newspapers in the region were founded in Saudi Arabia.

UAE Central Bank’s Timeline Of Amendments

A subtle tug of war has been waging between the UAE central bank and commercial banks as it aims to regulate the country’s financial sector.

REVEALED: Top 10 Middle East Advertisements In 2012

A cross-section of the best print, TV and integrated ad campaigns from across the region.

How To Set Up A Pension Fund In The UAE

Start saving for your future as soon as you begin earning, advises Jahangir Aka, head of SEI Investments Middle East.

MENA Cristals: A Show Of Creative Clout

The region’s advertising community convened in Lebanon for the Cristals awards festival — a hive of gossip, intrigue, and big advertising ideas.

Arab Spring Brings New Buyers For Bulletproof Cars

There is no shortage of rich individuals and governments who suddenly feel they need a little extra protection.

Special Report: GCC Luxury Watch Market

Strong growth projections, new models and boutique openings signal a rosy 2013 for luxury watches.

GCC’s Appeal Sees Rise In M&A Deals

Regional M&A activity spiked in 2012 as global investors looked outside the West.

REVEALED: Qatar, Saudi CEOs On Highest GCC Salaries

The Gulf Business 2013 Salary Survey reveals which countries reward CEOs with the biggest pay packages.

Special Country Report: Oman

As its oil reserves dwindle, is Oman’s focus on diversification and privatisation enough to keep the economy ticking?

Is The GCC’s Advertising Industry Comparable To Global Standards?

Peter Bidenko, regional executive creative director, Leo Burnett UAE, Kuwait and Lower Gulf and Ali Ali, independent director, lead the debate.

Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs In The World

Danger is second nature to these professionals.

Most Successful GCC Companies Abroad

A list of the most successful Gulf companies to take the international business world by storm.

Drone Manufacturers Target Rising Gulf Arab Demand

“All countries in the Arabian Gulf are talking to us,” says one executive in the unmanned aerial vehicle business.

Dubai International Boat Show Welcomes Superyacht Builders

Dubai opens its boat show as survey reveals 60 per cent of world’s top 100 superyachts are in the Middle East.

REVEALED: World’s Top 10 Richest Sports Stars

Gulf Business reveals the top 10 wealthiest names from the world of sport.

REVEALED: Top 10 Largest Companies In The World

The world’s largest companies by market capitalisation.

Geopolitical Sanctions Weigh On Dubai Consumer Banking

The emirate is sensitive to the issue given its geographical positioning to countries targeted by sanctions.

Exclusive Interview: Khaldoun Tabari, Drake & Scull CEO

Tabari tells Meghna Pant how he braved the UAE construction crash and came out fighting with a billion dollar global pipeline.

REVEALED: Top 5 Most Powerful Arabs In Saudi Arabia

Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal tops the Gulf Business list of the most powerful Arabs in Saudi Arabia.

REVEALED: Top 5 Most Powerful Arabs In UAE

Emirates boss Sheikh Ahmed tops the Gulf Business list of the most powerful Arabs in the United Arab Emirates.

Oman’s Ruler Takes Economic Policy To People

Sultan Qaboos bin Said has revived a custom of travelling on month-long tours around Oman, holding “consultation sessions” with local people.

Long-Term Thinking About Oil Prices

Forecasts about nominal prices far in the future, and comparisons with past prices are “meaningless”.

REVEALED: World’s Most Powerful Arab Women 2012

Saudi activist Reem Asaad was the highest placed female in the Gulf Business 100 most powerful Arabs list.