GCC retailers can’t afford to sell out to DDoS

Srinivasan CR explains why it’s so important for retailers to fight cyber attacks

Iran: A nascent start-up ecosystem on the rise

Sara Mohammadi explains why there are big things ahead for Iran’s start-ups

FinTech: where the smart money is going

Andrew Johnston reveals why banks and other finance-based companies can’t afford to avoid the FinTech boom

Why certain passports have more visa-free options

Last year, around 61 per cent of the world’s population had to get a visa before travelling internationally

The rise of social media in the workplace

Sanjay Modi discusses the rise of social media in the workplace

The importance of employment screening

James Randall looks at how employment screening can help recruit the best candidates and minimise risk

How to achieve your health and fitness goals

Tim Garrett takes us inside the psychology of goal achievement

Google ‘daydreams’ of strong growth in Middle East’s VR market

The virtual reality market in the Middle East and Africa is set to top $6bn in 2020

Three cash tools that are essential in running your business

Mike Hoff reveals three easy ways to keep on top of your cash flow

Why we form judgements

Life Coach Maryam Ghouth explores the cause and the cure to judgements

How technology has transformed ransom demands

Wolfgang Kandek explains how to protect yourself from ransomware

Why UAE firms should hire an occupational health specialist

Companies can expect significant savings across the board

Preparation is key as VAT looms in the GCC

Chris Williams looks ahead to the arrival of value added tax, and what you can do to prepare for it

What you should know about mental health and the UAE workforce

Mild depression may be affecting up to 15 per cent of the UAE’s population

Why regional business leaders should not dream of a higher oil price

The region has already changed forever regardless of whether the oil price recovers, says Nicolai Tillisch, author of Effective Business in the Gulf

Why health security is key in the Gulf region

Emile Salhab explains why a health resilience strategy is critical to ensuring regional health security

Costly health mistakes and how to solve them

Tim Garrett highlights some of the most common health mistakes employees are making in the office

How ‘entry interviews’ can save your business

Sallyann Della Casa reveals how a 21-day entry interview could pay dividends for new starters and your company

The case for investing in higher education in the GCC

Dr Olin Cleve McDaniel explains how the MENA region can support economic goals by investing in higher education and research

Why volatility persists in the oil market

Efforts to tame the boom-bust cycle through the control of prices and production have repeatedly broken down, writes Reuters columnist John Kemp

Hedge funds temper bullishness on oil

Hedge funds’ net long position in crude has fallen by nearly 100 million barrels over the last two weeks

Taking care of the UAE’s labourer workforce

Here’s how corporations can manage the health needs of their workforce

How UAE employers can support their chronically ill staff

The majority of the chronic conditions that plague the UAE are on the increase

The importance of intellectual property in the GCC

Victor Siriani explains how IP can make or break your business

Olympics, sport and the GCC

Despite the GCC making little impact on the medal table, the region did not escape attention at this year’s Olympics

Revealed: 7 stats on the UAE’s healthcare and health insurance market

The UAE is among the top 20 countries for healthcare spending per capita

Why the MENA region should invest in higher education

The MENA region can support economic goals by investing in higher education and research

Destroy sitting disease and get active

Tim Garrett explains how to stay fit in the quintessential office job

Why corporate governance is key in GCC family businesses

The improvement of corporate governance is vital for the future of family businesses

The rising demand for workplace mobility

Companies can boost their operations by allowing employees to work remotely