Top 10 iftars and suhours in Dubai

A list of the top iftars around Dubai this Ramadan, what they charge and their major attractions.

UAE’s booming e-commerce market pushes up smart payments

increasing e-commerce spend and a push by governments to encourage cashless transactions are easing more and more consumers into smart payments

Cyber war: Is the Middle East prepared?

From the dark net to increased vulnerability through smart city adoption, is the Middle East ready to fight the next phase of cyber crime?

Crunch time coming for Saudi campaign as options narrow in Yemen

Riyadh may soon have to face a choice: accept the de facto control of its foes over Sanaa and cut a deal, or keep fighting with the risk of Yemen sinking into total chaos.

Dubai hotels: Doors wide open, but are people coming?

Dubai’s hotel operators have traditionally seen high levels of occupancy. But with currency devaluation and growing supply, how is the industry coping?

Top 10 cheap summer holiday destinations for UAE residents

Inexpensive holiday hotspots that UAE tourists can visit this summer, according to Emirates Holidays.

Global nuclear power sector rebounds as Fukushima horrors fade

While some countries have rolled back their nuclear plans, others like the UAE are steaming ahead.

Stung by FIFA furore, Qatar’s soft power at risk

Qatar must work even harder to protect its brand after U.S. prosecutors charged select FIFA officials with corruption and opened investigation into 2018 and 2022 bids.

Revealed: Biggest Banks In Qatar

The top 10 biggest lenders in Qatar by 2014 total assets, taken from Gulf Business’ Top 50 GCC Banks list.

Revealed: Biggest banks in Saudi Arabia

The top 10 biggest lenders in the Kingdom by 2014 total assets, taken from Gulf Business’ Top 50 GCC Banks list.

Revealed: Biggest banks in the UAE

The top 10 biggest lenders in the UAE by 2014 total assets, taken from the Gulf Business Top 50 GCC Banks.

REVEALED: Top 50 GCC Banks In 2015

Gulf Business reveals the 50 biggest banks in the GCC states as ranked by assets’ size.

Top 10 countries with the fastest internet speeds

Asia and Europe have the fastest internet connection speeds globally, a new report shows.

Revealed: Top 10 Most Populous Cities In The World

Japanese capital Tokyo ranks first worldwide, with a population of 37.2 million.

Gulf Countries Scramble To Generate More Power As Consumption Surges

The new oil paradigm and what it means for GCC’s power generation sector.

The GCC’s Business Education Boom

Business education institutions are grabbing the GCC market with both hands, as the private sector searches for candidates with the right skillsets.

Profile: New Saudi Crown Prince Marks Generational Shift

Interior Minister Prince Mohammed bin Nayef will be the country’s first king from the third generation of its ruling dynasty.

IBM banks on cloud and mobility to end losing streak

Faced with falling revenue and some of the worst stock performance in the S&P 500, IBM is plotting a return to profitable days

Foreigners Queue For Opening Of $500bn Saudi Bourse

The move is likely to start the process of incorporating Saudi Arabia into major equity indices by the likes of MSCI, and this could attract as much as $24 billion in foreign capital.

BMW Courts Middle East Market For Its Hybrid Line-Up

The German carmaker thinks that there is a market for hybrid and electric cars in the Middle East, no matter the cost of fuel or the love for SUVs.

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REVEALED: Clash Of The Big Three: GCC Airlines Vs US Carriers

Gulf Business compares what Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways offer versus their counterparts in the US.

Tech Players Battle For Relevance In Crowded Industry

Device Manufacturers, app developers, equipment vendors and telcos – all battled for the limelight at this year’s Mobile World Congress.

Does A Happy Employee Make For A Healthy Stock Price?

Some fund managers have begun to use employee sentiment as one of the tools to evaluate stock purchases.

Despite Gallery Delays, UAE Cements Status As Regional Art Hub

The UAE has been on an art-investing binge for three decades.

Mohamed Alabbar to acquire stake in YNAP from Richemont

Emaar Chairman’s Outside Deals Stir Investor Unrest

Speculation persists that Mohamed Alabbar and Emaar could soon part ways despite a categorical denial from the firm last month.

REVEALED: The Gulf Business 2015 Salary Survey

Average salary across all countries, positions and racial groups in our list rose 7.88 per cent in the last year.

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Revealed: Arab Expatriate Salaries In The Gulf

Arab expat salaries rose the least among racial groups, up 4.69 per cent year-on-year, on the Gulf Business 2015 Salary Survey.

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Revealed: Asian Expatriate Salaries In The Gulf

Average wages earned by Asian expats across all the positions rose 9.74 per cent, found the Gulf Business 2015 Salary Survey.

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Revealed: Western Expatriate Salaries In The Gulf

The Gulf Business 2015 Salary Survey found that salaries for Western expatriates in the GCC grew almost 10 per cent last year.

Hong Kong: Back In Business

Hong Kong will come back stronger from the pro-democracy protests that spooked investors in 2014, experts say.