Why businesses need a strategy for big data

Companies should adopt a more calculated approach to their big data projects

The value case for Abu Dhabi bank shares

Matein Khalid, a global equities advisor, assesses the growth potential for the capital’s lenders

Improving business productivity through application-optimised networks

Application-optimised networks are key for meeting business objectives, writes Brocade MENA sales manager Fayez Eweidat

Why a Greek tragedy is now unfolding

Zero hope, zero reform and zero willingness to change equals Greece of tomorrow, writes Saxo Bank’s chief economist

Mix and match: Clever customer segmentation in the Middle East

More dynamic customer segmentation strategies are needed in the Middle East, writes Mohammed Nosseir

Economic consequences of détente with Iran

Improved relations with Iran would be good for the region, writes Dr Nasser Saidi

The trials and tribulations of renting a property in Dubai

By following a few simple steps renting in Dubai can become a lot easier, writes Toby Young managing director of propertyrights.ae

The future of data centres

IoT and big data will transform the way we think about data centres, writes Fujitsu Middle East’s VP and MD

Experiential events: leading the future of media communications

The experiential event industry is well placed to lead media communications, writes Prisme International creative director George Collier

Social Entrepreneurs: unleashing creative destruction for social change

Through necessity, hardship, and even disasters, social entrepreneurship is gaining momentum in the MENA region

1959 – A seminal year for Dubai

Without risk, the city would not be where it is today, writes founder of the Emerging Markets Leadership Center.

Why media companies are the next targets for cyber attacks

Media firms must acknowledge and prepare for these attacks, writes FireEye’s EMEA VP & chief technology officer Greg Day

A blueprint for fiscal reform in the GCC

With the recent drop in oil prices, it is imperative that GCC nations remove subsidies and diversify revenues, writes the founder of Nasser Saidi & Associates

What should the Middle East do to enforce cyber security?

McConnell, senior executive advisor at Booz Allen Hamilton, offers tips to prevent cyber attacks in the region.

Turkey’s lumbering lira

When politicians promote irrational economic policies, a currency meltdown is inevitable, writes the global equities investor.

Greek debt and UK inflation concerns help the US dollar regain momentum

The month of May has been a testing one for foreign currency markets, writes the chief market analyst of FXTM

Digital: The next frontier for hotels

Hotels can make their brands stand out in the digital environment by adopting mass personalisation, says the CEO of Grant Thornton UAE.

Nurturing leadership is the best investment

UAE firms should think long-term and grow leaders rather than importing them from other countries, writes the founder of the Emerging Markets Leadership Center.

Why multilingual education is a must in the UAE

Multilingualism is a powerful skill for a child to develop, writes head of the Swiss International Scientifc School in Dubai.

Dr. Nasser Saidi: The long march forward for Saudi’s market

Opening Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul should just be the beginning, writes the founder and president of Nasser Saidi & Associates.

Can cold calling help to grow a business?

Cold calling could bear fruit if the businesses play by some ground rules, writes the senior financial planner at deVere Acuma.

Are there enough engineers in the GCC?

The region needs to nurture local engineering talent, writes Mazen Alami, managing director, Black & Veatch, GCC.

The MENA region must invest in technology to solve social issues

Issues like unemployment and healthcare can be addressed with technology, writes John Chambers, chairman and CEO of Cisco.

Tech roundup: 3 devices that stand out from the crowd

Saad Elkhadem, research analyst at IDC MEA picks out devices that bring a unique offering to the table.

Why the DIFC’s new wills registry can bring more capital flows into Dubai

The new registry gives non-Muslim expatriates the option to decide on their inheritance policy.

Investments in gold could be the next best bet

If the dollar has topped out, then gold is coming off its recent bottom, writes the editor of Arabianmoney.net.

Low oil prices: An opportunity for GCC oil firms to change

It’s vital for national oil companies in the Gulf to change, writes David Branson, executive advisor at Strategy& (formerly Booz & Company).

What higher education needs to know about data security

Matthew Boice, VP of Ellucian Middle East, explains why higher education institutions are among the most at risk of cyber attack.

The Long Term Impact Of Low Cheap Oil On The GCC

Volatile fuel prices could be a good thing for the GCC, writes Abhay Bhargava, associate director and regional head – ME, Energy & Environment Practice, Frost & Sullivan.

The Middle East’s Top Three Happiest Countries To Work In

Availability of jobs is not the only contributor towards happiness, writes Suhail Masri, VP of Sales at Bayt.com.