New Audit Regulation In Abu Dhabi Heralds Change

The audit reform and rotation regulation should be embedded across the UAE, writes Osama El-Bakry, Audit partner, Grant Thornton UAE.

Tips For Middle East Firms To Collaborate Better Socially

It’s essential to create a smarter workforce, writes Mohammad Emad El-Din, IBM Collaboration Solution Business Unit executive, IBM MEA.

UAE Economy: Back To The 70s?

Inflation comes to the UAE. Let’s hope the slowdown does not, writes Peter Cooper, the editor of Arabianmoney.net.

IRODS for SMEs – The Real Heroes of the Economy

Investment, risk, opportunity, diversification and sustainability are the key tenants of any SME business strategy, according to Sailesh Nathan, regional director SME Chamber of India.

It’s Time To Revamp Travel Reward Programmes

Travel reward programmes are ranked next to last in terms of customer satisfaction, writes James Berry, e-Commerce Director at Collinson Latitude.

Merger Mania On Wall Street Will Have Far-Reaching Ramifications

Halliburton’s takeover bid for Baker Hughes will have an impact far beyond US shores, writes Matein Khalid, a global equities investor and advisor to regional family offices.

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News Of OPEC’s Demise Has Been Much Exaggerated

OPEC’s relevance exists even if it doesn’t announce ambitious production-cutting agreements, writes Reuters’ columnist John Kemp.

Watch Out For The Next Economic Crash

The only way to protect yourself against future crises is to expect them, writes Edward Mainwaring-Burton, a senior financial planner with Acuma Independent Financial Advice.

Five Tips To Negotiate Your Job Offer

Never settle for anything that you feel you don’t deserve, writes Suhail Masri, VP of Sales at Bayt.com.

Tommy Weir: A Perfect Storm

Global weather patterns could once again impact the Gulf, writes the author of ’10 Tips For Leadership In The Middle East’.

Economic Benefits Of Dual Citizenship

Allowing dual citizenship transforms a portion of the population from a financial burden to a resource, writes Adham Bashir, a consultant at Acuma.

Building A Luxury Brand Image In A Digital World

Luxury managers often see digital media as a threat, but digital channels offer powerful connections with customers, say David Dubois, INSEAD assistant professor of marketing and Debbie Teo, INSEAD MBA ‘12.

The Rise Of The Premium Smartphone: Do Looks Matter?

High-end devices need to look and feel like they warrant the premium price tags, writes Saad ElKhadem, research analyst at IDC MEA.

The Property Correction In Dubai Is Coming

The mounting oversupply of property means a price correction could be coming, writes Peter Cooper, editor of Arabianmoney.net.

Why A Tesla Car Is Perfect For Dubai’s Roads

Aarti Nagraj took out the luxurious electric car for a short spin.

Lower Oil Prices Should Lead To GCC Fiscal Reform

Fiscal reform including taxes is the solution to the region’s oil price dilemma, writes the founder and president of Nasser Saidi & Associates.

War – What Is It Good For?

Some nations and companies will profit greatly from wars that do not involve them directly, writes the senior financial planner at wealth management firm Acuma.

Matein Khalid: The Free Fall Of Oil

The sharp drop in crude oil prices can only be arrested by Saudi Arabia, which is in no mood to be the “swing producer” again, writes Matein Khalid.

Saudi Arabia Is Not Declaring An Oil Volume War (Yet)

Aramco cut December crude prices to US refiners to maintain its market share, writes Reuters market analyst John Kemp.

Tommy Weir: Education Is The Need Of The Hour

Every employer has the responsibility to educate their workforce, writes the author of ’10 Tips For Leadership In The Middle East’.

Why Online Education Helps In The Global Marketplace

Online higher education offers accessibility and flexibility, writes Dr. Ward Ulmer, associate dean of Walden University’s College of Management and Technology.

Winning Over The Wealthy

Banks in the UAE must change their approach in luring and maintaining wealthy customers, according to Simon-Kucher’s Dr. Jan Engelke and Matthew Jackson.

Capitalising On The Middle East’s Rising Food Demand

The global food processing and packaging machinery should seek opportunities in the region, writes Mark Napier, exhibitions director at Dubai World Trade Centre.

How Will Dubai’s Economic Landscape Look In 2020?

The UAE is making its mark on the global map, writes Hisham Farouk, managing partner of Grant Thornton UAE.

Why Investments In Gold Will Pay Off

Buying gold on market lows will pay off as it did in 2008, writes Peter Cooper, the editor of ArabianMoney.net.

Top Tips To Develop Loyalty Programmes For Retail Banks

James Berry, e-commerce director from reward and ancillary revenue programme provider Collinson Latitude shares his top tips for developing personalised customer reward programmes for retail banks.

Cashing In On Mobile-Savvy Travellers

There are opportunities for the air transport industry to engage with customers and generate new revenues, writes the vice president business management airport solution line – SITA, Middle East, India and Africa.

Are You A Micromanager?

Micromanagement is very costly for the company, writes Dr. Corrie Block, a regional business development consultant based in Dubai.

Oil Market Proves Mightier Than OPEC

Prices above $100 are unsustainable because they lead to too much new supply and too much demand destruction, writes Reuters columnist John Kemp.

Are You Prepared For Your Retirement?

The best way to enjoy a financially secure retirement period is to start saving early, writes Edward Mainwaring-Burton, a senior financial planner with Acuma Independent Financial Advice.