What kind of news does a financial broker in the UAE need to read?

You need to keep up with the hard data, but you also need to stay abreast of industry insights, opinion and commentary

Elevating corporate governance standards in the Gulf

Stuart Anderson discusses the ways in which meaningful long-term change can be made to corporate governance in the Gulf

Looking beyond salary structures in the GCC

It is important to sustain employee engagement in the workplace

Why CEO involvement in employee benefits can boost company health in UAE

A CEO who is heavily involved in his/her company’s benefits plan can have a strong influence on how cost-effective it is

How the UAE immigration landscape impacts business mobility

Murtaza Khan discusses the role of immigration regulation in developing strong foundations for business

The Internet of Things: How it can change cities in the UAE

As technological development continues to gather pace, IoT can enhance the exchange of ideas, transactions and services

The growth of green bonds in the Middle East

Here’s how green financing could develop throughout 2017

How can telecom operators build consumer trust?

Telecommunication companies can use design to build trust among consumers

How to curb soaring inpatient costs in the UAE

Inpatient spending in the GCC is estimated to grow from $16.4bn in 2015 to $28.9bn in 2020

How Emirati companies can stay competitive in a challenging economic climate

Abdulla Al Gurg reveals how companies from the UAE can compete at a global level and strengthen the local economy in the process

Dubai’s new standard tenancy contract: Points to consider

The new standard contract became mandatory from March 1, 2017

Succession planning: chalking out the future of your family business

Summit Ahuja, partner at Just Legal consultancy, explains how family businesses can avoid a chaotic transition from one generation to the next

How to manage your exposure to the FX market

FX Options helps investors to balance risks in their portfolio

Why third-party management could help in the race to diversify Dubai

Bani Haddad examines the benefits of third-party hotel management and how it can help transform Dubai’s economy

How GCC family philanthropy can create a lasting impact

Ramy Sfeir examines the ways family businesses can make a difference to their communities

How can GCC firms get the best out of middle management

Warsha Joshi explains how companies can give managers the time and space to innovate

How UAE firms can avoid the five biggest health insurance mistakes

It is not prudent to only choose providers based on ultra-competitive prices

How digital transformation will drive telecoms growth

Telecoms operators need to change if they are to address the demand for universally available content, says Charles Yang

How Fujairah is becoming a leading oil trading hub

Bora Bariman explains why Fujairah could become a major name in the oil industry

Uncertainty is the new norm in 2017

From Brexit and Trump to tech and economics, 2016 has taught us one sure thing about 2017, says Dee Houchen

How to get started on VAT in the Gulf

With value added tax arriving in less than a year, how can your business prepare for the new requirements?

Raja Al Gurg: Inspiring women to be the best they can be

Her Excellency Dr Raja Easa Al Gurg – managing director of the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group and president of Dubai Business Women Council – examines the changing role of the region’s women in business, the economy and society

Workplace happiness: using diversity to create community

Why diversity intelligence matters and how it can make a difference to your company

The road ahead for driverless technology

As autonomous transport advances, opportunities abound for both developers and investors

A virtual doctor will see your UAE employees now

Virtual doctors can substantially lower healthcare costs

GCC healthcare market to be worth $70bn by 2020

Time for a cybersecurity check-up in healthcare

Healthcare is very poorly protected in terms of information security compared to other industries

How GCC companies can reach their sustainability goals

Why 68 per cent of organisations in the GCC believe that the private and social sectors need to align to reach sustainability targets

Why regional businesses must invest in cyber security talent

The demand for cyber security professionals is expected to rise to six million worldwide by 2019

Is robotic automation causing job losses?

Here’s how technology can help companies improve efficiency and focus on human skills

Why regional SMEs should consider flexible benefits for staff

The types of benefits that a particular employee will value most are likely to change throughout their lifetime