Bonding Time In Islamic Finance

The Gulf is set for another bumper year of the sukuk.

REVEALED: Most Powerful Arabs In Real Estate

Emaar boss Mohamed Alabbar tops the Gulf Business list of the most powerful Arabs in the real estate.

REVEALED: Most Powerful Arabs In Finance

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

REVEALED: Most Powerful Arabs In Culture And Society

Saudi activist Reem Asaad tops the Gulf Business list of the most powerful Arabs in culture and society.

Oman Rules May Spur Reform Of Islamic Finance Scholars

Oman is the last country in the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council to introduce Islamic banking.

Islamic Finance Grows Up

Islamic banks must confront the regulators to grow their products.

Slideshow: Middle East Car Sales Boom In 2012

Most car brands posted a double-digit sales growth in the region.

Exclusive: A Day In The Life Of Prince Alwaleed

In an exclusive interview, the Arab region’s richest businessman reveals to Gulf Business what time he wakes up and what he likes to read.

Mona Lisa’s Toshiba Smile

Toshiba’s MEA managing director, Yasuyoshi Matsunaga, talks about powering the world’s fastest elevator and Middle East expansion.

MENA’s Rail Projects Gather Speed

As the UAE’s railways network becomes a multi-billion dollar industry, the players and stakes involved are reaching a new high.

Revealed: Top 10 Best CEOs In The World

INSEAD, along with the Harvard Business Review, ranks the best performing chief executives in the world.

Iraq Is Finally A Viable Investment Opportunity

Nine years after the US-led coalition toppled Saddam Hussein there are signs that companies are moving to long-term investments in Iraq.

How To… Set Up A Business In The UAE

The important points and rules you need to know if you’re thinking of starting your own company in the Gulf state.

Top Cities For Middle Eastern Property Investors

Property investment company IP Global lists the prime global locations for regional real estate investors and explains why they are attractive hotspots.

World Oil Markets: Is US Set To Overtake OPEC?

As US crude production rises, is OPEC’s influence on global oil markets in danger of waning?

Most Popular Stories In 2012

Gulf Business rounds up a list of the 20 most popular stories on our website this year.

Banking Special: Steady Progress In The Gulf

Many Gulf banks recorded slightly better performance in 2012 but regional differences are apparent. Overall, the region has swerved the ongoing global growth weakness.

Banking Special: Bahrain Remains Challenged

The country faces political problems and a hangover from banks that were affected in the global economic crisis.

EXCLUSIVE: Interview With Jeff Immelt, GE Global CEO

Jeff Immelt, global boss of GE, opens up to Aarti Nagraj about ramping up regional spend, the challenge of leading 300,000 people and whether he sleeps at night.

Top 10 GCC Travel Trends In 2012

Airline partnerships and new hotel launches marked a busy year for the region’s travel industry.

How Glambox Cornered The Luxury Testing Market

Shant Oknayan, co-founder of GlamBox, describes the first 12 months for the UAE’s start-up beauty revolution.

How To Be A Master Networker

Adopt these key habits to use networking to help grow your business.

My Wish List Before The Apocalypse

As the end-of-the-world countdown begins, Arti Gupta, managing partner at Lead On Consulting reveals what she’d like on her technology wish list.

The 7 Types Of Handshake And How To Manage Them

Corporate executives often shake hands in different ways. And while most of us are aware of the famous ‘wet fish’ greeting, there’s a range of awkward handshakes to prepare for.

Are You Making The Wrong First Impression?

It takes less than a second for people to judge whether they like someone during their first encounter. Etiquette expert Penny Edge advises on how to maximise that vital first business impression.

Top 10 Most Expensive Hobbies In The UAE

From collecting vintage cars to jumping out of helicopters, the region’s hobbies are eclectic and extravagant.

Green Shoots For Private Equity Sector

Interest in deals is up say experts, but closing deals is still lacking as billions of dollars in dry powder lies waiting.

Is It A Good Time To Invest In Dubai’s Property Market?

Steven Morgan, head of country, Cluttons UAE and Paul Preston, director and head of Middle East, IP Global, lead the debate.

Top 10 Global Events In 2012

As the year draws to a close, we bring you a list of the major events that marked 2012 in the history books.

Revealed: The Best Tailors In The UAE

Where to go for the best bespoke suits and shirts in the emirate.