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.

Aircraft Interiors: The Future Is Lighter

Carrier demands for better fuel efficiency is rewiring aircraft interiors, writes Kim Choate, director of Mass Transportation for SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business.

Only In UAE: New ‘Selfie’ Credit Card Launched In The Country

Following scented and diamond-encrusted credit cards, a bank has now unveiled plans for a ‘selfie’ card.

3 Important Must-Dos For The UAE To Foster Innovative Businesses

The UAE should make it easy for new companies to start – and fail – writes Benjamin Newland, a partner in the law firm of King & Spalding.

HR Practices: How Does The GCC Compare Globally?

Across the GCC, HR functions appear to be focused on recruitment and talent acquisition, writes Sanjay Modi, managing director – India, ME, SE Asia, Monster.com.

Being Normal Is Not About Fitting In

Trying to fit in is likely to make you miserable, writes Manfred Kets De Vries, professor of Leadership Development & Organisational Change at INSEAD.

Internet Of Everything To Drive Dubai’s Smart Economy

Mobile collaboration and Bring Your Own Device will open up opportunities worth Dhs17.9 billion in Dubai by 2019, says Shukri Eid, director at Cisco Consulting.

Why Dubai Must Prevent Another Tower Blaze

A spate of high-tower fires sends out a worrying picture of Dubai to the world.

Has The Time Come For A GCC Air Traffic Control?

With region’s air traffic on rise, NATS Middle East director examines if the time is ripe for Gulfcontrol?

Why IT Talent Management Has A Big Role With The Rise Of Mobility

Mobility-based initiatives require various specialised skill sets, writes Jyoti Lalchandani, group VP and MD for MEA and Turkey, IDC.

Why Did Starwood CEO Frits Van Paasschen Resign?

Adam Aron, a Starwood director since 2006, has been named CEO on an interim basis.

Real Estate & Construction Gaining Momentum In 2015

Strong growth forecasts and rapid urbanisation bode well for the property sector, writes Amgad Nassif, partner at Grant Thornton.

Attraction, Retention Key Drivers Of The UAE Labour Market

A compelling employment deal would be based on a clear pay philosophy and transparent performance culture, writes Thom Janssen, lead consultant at Towers Watson.

Do Oil Prices Still Power International Currency Values?

The income from energy sales translates into economic power and therefore adds to or subtracts from the country’s currency value, writes an analyst at Forex Time.

What Makes The Lebanese Work And Lebanon Not Work?

The environment makes all the difference, writes Tommy Weir, founder of the Emerging Markets Leadership Center.

Held To Higher Standards: Why The Glass Ceiling Still Exists

Isn’t 2015 finally time to let the world’s female population experience true equality?