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.

UAE Construction Sector: Know The Legal Do’s And Don’ts

Undertake commercial and technical due diligence before signing any contract, says Celine Kanakri, senior associate at Baker & McKenzie Habib Al Mulla.

Dubai: You’re Welcome Here

The emirate is creating an environment for mutual success, writes Tommy Weir, founder of the Emerging Markets Leadership Center.

Peter Cooper: Is This The Right Time To Invest In Dubai’s Property Market?

Buying is easy. Holding on is tougher, writes the editor of Arabianmoney.net.

What To Avoid When Crafting Your Video Marketing Strategy

Sophie Rayer, director of Marketing EMEA & LATAM, Brightcove, tackles some of the key hurdles in video marketing.

Targeted Sanctions: Risks For GCC Firms, Individuals, Charities

Those at risk should respond swiftly and appropriately, writes Miranda Rushton, senior associate at law firm Carter-Ruck.

Oil Prices: Where, Why And What Next?

Over time, the market can take care of its own excess supply, writes Jay Raney, partner, Assurance at Grant Thornton UAE.

Dr. Nasser Saidi: Why The UAE Should Build A Spaceport

The UAE needs to prepare for a new phase of growth and development based on investing in new technologies that will embody innovation, writes an expert.

Key Trends To Watch Out For In MEA’s Smartphone Market

Chinese smartphone makers are set to grow in this region, states Nabila Popal, regional research manager at IDC.

The GCC’s Generation Y: Ambitious Or Ambivalent?

Dr. Craig Nathanson, online faculty member at the University of Roehampton, London, says career progression remains important to Generation Y workers.

US Monetary Policy Impact: Here Comes The Squeeze

The global equities investor writes about how the Fed’s steps will impact the GCC.

How Trading Forex Is Like Following Football

For a seasoned trader, all the technical terms and information about forex become second nature, writes the head of dealing at Forex Time Limited.

Should We Be Worried About A Glut?

At times like these, the countries should draw from lessons learnt during hard times.

Shiller’s Warning: Escape The Bond Bubble

There is nowhere for investors to go to but precious metals, writes Cooper, editor of ArabianMoney.net.

Bring Your Smile On International Happiness Day

Jeanette Teh shares her tips to encourage happiness in the work place in the buildup to the International Day of Happiness.

UAE Job Market Set To Boom This Year

A stable economy and an unwavering flow of investments will push up hiring, writes Suhail Masri, VP of Bayt.com

A Carnage Of Oil And Gas Shares

As oil continues its bearish run, the fate of energy shares in Wall Street hangs in balance, writes the global equities investor.

Dr. Nasser Saidi: Lower Oil Prices Should Give Way To Reforms

The drop in oil price provides the ‘Perfect Storm’ opportunity for policy reforms, writes the founder and president of Nasser Saidi & Associates.

Dubai Marina Torch Fire: What Next? Who Pays?

Non-fire retardant cladding poses an enormous risk for high-rises in the UAE, write Barry Greenberg and Michael Kortbawi from Bin Shabib & Associates.

Islamic Trading Accounts: A Movement On The Rise

Islamic finance is gaining traction not just among banks but among traders too, writes the VP of Middle East desk at ForexTime.