Why good boards fail: part 3

Each month, Jan Bladen takes us through one of the top 10 reasons good boards fail and how to improve your chances of survival

How tech will transform the office

Andre Sharpe reveals the innovations that will change the workplace in the months and years ahead

Digitalisation of the construction industry

Sassan Hatam examines the biggest tech disruptors and their impact on productivity

Improving education for GCC students with disabilities

Fadi Adra explores ways in which the GCC can improve education for people of determination

Revealed: 8 essential skillsets that millennials need to succeed

In the decade ahead, about half of the existing jobs will go through a complete skills overhaul

Why cryptocurrencies are becoming more stable than ever

Francesca Greco examines key factors in the growth of the cryptocurrency industry, and what regulators are doing to curtail the risks

Creating a private sector in the GCC

Mohamed Ebrahim says Gulf economies must teach entrepreneurs and inspire workers to get residents off the government payroll

How the Sustainable Development Goals can help UAE firms unlock their potential

Hanife Ymer says UAE firms have some way to go to align themselves with global best practice in sustainability

Why automation will have the biggest impact on GCC public transport

Automation can optimise costs, capacity, flexibility and energy efficiency, says Fabrice Toulouse

Here’s why banking could soon get easier for UAE start-ups

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce has issued several proposals aimed at helping start-ups

UAE edges closer to clean energy goals

Mohamed Salama charts the evolution of the country’s clean energy ambitions

Why good boards fail: part 2

Each month, Jan Bladen, takes us through one of the top 10 reasons good boards fail and how to improve your chances of survival

Here’s why it’s the right time to relocate your family and business to Dubai

With tax benefits and falling rents, here are nine reasons why Dubai is attractive to expats

How to get a trademark licence for your business in the UAE

There are six steps to ensure that you receive a trademark for your company in the UAE

What happens if you hire the wrong candidate?

Steve Girdler explores the importance of screening potential job candidates and why both profits and reputation are at stake

How 10-year visas will affect UAE business owners

The visas will ensure increased investment and greater availability of talent in the country

Dubai’s shopping malls are poised for the next phase of growth

Retail will be a key driver for growth in Dubai over the next few years, with both mega and community malls contributing to the share, writes Omar Khoory

Why good boards fail: Part 1

Each month, Jan Bladen, takes us through one of the top 10 reasons good boards fail and how to improve your chances of survival

How LED lighting in the Middle East can help city planning and farming

LEDs are witnessing usage across multiple applications beyond illumination

Disrupting the GCC’s Islamic finance industry

Fintech could unlock new growth opportunities in Islamic finance

Happy cities: Making wellbeing quantifiable

David Green discusses how to create happiness among city dwellers through design

How AR increases technician efficiency

Hervé Lesage explains how new ways of information delivery can boost efficiency

The rise of battery storage and its implications for the renewables sector

Jim Simpson and Chris Shelton examine the potential for battery storage across the GCC and why Africa can provide inspiration

How AI will disrupt the GCC

MR Raghu looks at which sectors in the region will experience the most disruption from artificial intelligence

How to Investigate and understand the complex world of fraud

James Daniell and Ghazanfar Shah explain how to deal with fraudulent activity within your company

Have you checked the small print in your car insurance policy?

Ambareen Musa delves into the finer details of car insurance policies

Transforming the outsourcing industry: 2018 and beyond

Ammar Al Malik looks ahead at some of the trends that will shape the outsourcing landscape

Why digital healthcare is a balancing act

José Mussi examines the clinical effectiveness of new healthcare technologies

Retaining an edge in UAE retail

Mohammad A Baker looks at the state of the UAE’s retail environment, and how brands can improve their chances of success

How regional investors reacted to OPEC meet, US withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal

Oil markets have been extremely volatile this year