Are GCC businesses leveraging social media enough?

M.R. Raghu, managing director of research house Marmore Mena Intelligence, examines whether social media is being tapped in the region

A week in the life of… Serviceplan ME’s Frances Valerie Bonifacio

The strategic planning director at Serviceplan Middle East reveals combining meeting-packed days with family time

In pictures: Eid Al Adha celebrated across the world

The annual festival marks the end of the haj pilgrimage in Mecca

The UAE’s first female surgeon Dr Houriya Kazim on her rise to top

Dr Kazim has tirelessly raised public awareness about breast cancer in the country

UAE’s first female paralympian Thuraya Al Zaabi on her incredible journey

Al Zaabi is now an ambassador for the Paralympics in the UAE

Fighting fit? Health and healthcare in the GCC

The money and the will might be there, but with growing populations, unhealthy lifestyles and region-wide problems such as diabetes and obesity a cause for great concern, just how confident can we be in the Gulf’s healthcare sector?

Special report: How the GCC has evolved over the last 20 years

On Gulf Business’s 20th anniversary, we look through our back catalogue and examine how the Gulf has changed throughout the years

Cash crunch at Saudi Oger casts shadow over Lebanon’s Hariris

The troubles at Saudi Oger have also led to layoffs in Lebanon’s Future Movement

Tired of cheap oil, Saudi now working to boost prices

OPEC and other producers such as Russia may resume talks on stabilising output in Algeria later this month

Pizza wars in the UAE: The lowdown

The recent split between Pitfire Pizza and its franchise partner has again highlighted the issue

Why the UAE healthcare sector is ripe for mergers and acquisitions

The country has close to 100 hospitals and over 2,000 healthcare centres and clinics

Revealed: Top 50 GCC banks in 2016

Gulf Business reveals the 50 biggest banks in the GCC as ranked by asset size

The halal economy reaches new heights

From fashion and travel to food and finance, the global halal industry is an opportunity companies cannot afford to ignore

Vertu’s CEO on building luxury in the smartphone market

Following a recent buyout and changes at the top, the new chief executive officer of Vertu explains how the company plans to retain its share of the luxury smartphone market

GE eyeing Olympic connection with the GCC

GE helped create infrastructure for the Rio Olympics and is confident it can contribute to the GCC’s upcoming mega events

Revealed: World’s top 10 most socially progressed nations

The UAE ranks high among the most socially progressed nations in the region

Revealed: 10 things to do at Dubai airport when in transit

From shopping to relaxing, the airport offers several options for transit passengers

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Revealed: 10 countries from where most cyber attacks originate

United States, China and Turkey are top the source countries for cyber attacks

The world’s 10 biggest sovereign wealth funds

A drop in oil prices this year suggests that hydrocarbon-funded SWFs are under pressure

Top 10 nations where people spend most time on social media

The UAE ranks among the top 10 countries worldwide

Revealed: 10 countries with the most powerful militaries

Turkey ranks among the world’s top 10 military nations, finds index

Timeline: The evolution of the European Union

The history of the EU from its post WWII beginnings to the present day

Revealed: 10 Eid staycation deals in the UAE

With Eid Al Fitr around the corner, Gulf Business picks 10 getaway deals within the UAE

Why a good night’s sleep is crucial to work well

Tim Garrett reveals how some simple lifestyle changes can improve business productivity

Revealed: Top 10 nations with the highest number of people offline

India tops the list with over one billion people still not connected to the internet

Revealed: 10 countries with the lowest business taxes

All the GCC countries, but Oman, appear on the list

Revealed: Top 10 biggest spenders in shopping malls

New list ranks EMEA countries by average per head spend during a single mall visit

Revealed: The world’s most ‘powerful’ passports in 2016

​New index ranks passports on visa free travel and overall quality of life

MENA advertising market: Capitalising on creativity

Innovation and creativity matter more than ever in advertising

Revealed: Top 10 best and worst passports in the world for travel in 2016

The UAE tops the MENA rankings on annual index