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.

Matein Khalid: Is The Bank Bull Market Near A Peak?

All is not right on the Gulf macroeconomic and banking horizon, writes Matein Khalid, a global equities investor and advisor to regional family offices.

How To Find The Perfect CEO

There are some key competencies required of a leader, say global executive search firm DHR International’s Ayman Haddad and Keith Giarman.

Tommy Weir: It’s Never Good Enough For Dubai

‘It’s good enough’ is a phrase you’ll never hear in Dubai, writes the author of ’10 Tips For Leadership In The Middle East’.

Key Challenges That Financial Marketers Face

Senior executives in the financial sector fail to understand the importance of marketing, writes Paul Boulos, head of marketing at Commercial Bank of Dubai.

It’s Your Choice: Business Versus Risky Business

Adopting an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) process has many benefits, writes Mohamad Nassar, Business Risk Services partner at Grant Thornton UAE.

Should The Sports Technology Industry Feel Threatened By Apple Watch?

The new watch still has some way to go before it can be an answer to fitness management, writes Nicolas Girot, founder of Sport In Life Distribution.

Ingredients For An Entrepreneurial Environment

While ranking highly for global competitiveness, the UAE also needs to focus on establishing the right environment for entrepreneurship and innovation.

Does The Apple Watch Signal The Start Of A Smartwatch Revolution?

writes Saad Elkhadem, research analyst at IDC MEA.

Germany – Europe’s Lone Star

There are both risks and opportunities in German equities, writes Matein Khalid, a global equities investor and advisor to regional family offices.

Terrible Timing For Saudi Arabia’s Giant New Oil Refinery

The Yanbu refinery is coming online at a time when crude demand growth in Asia is dropping, writes Reuters’ columnist Clyde Russell.

Can ‘Business As Usual’ Be Loaded With Risk?

Routine and experience could be the worst enemy for growth, writes management expert Debbie Nicol.

Dubai Becomes Investors’ Safe Haven

Dubai is one of first places where the capital will turn to in times of turmoil elsewhere in the world.

Emaar Could Plan Other IPOs Following Malls Listing

Emaar could consider IPOs for its hospitality and international units in the future, writes Sachin Mohindra, SVP – Portfolio Manager at Invest AD Asset Management.

Investment Tips: How Much Can You Afford To Lose?

Edward Burton, senior financial planner, Acuma Independent Financial Advice

Samsung Finally Gives In To The Clamour For Metal, But Is It Too Late?

Saad Elkhadem, research analyst at IDC ME, Turkey and Africa explores the changing dynamics in Samsung and Apple’s battle for smartphone supremacy.

Tommy Weir: The Dubai School Of Motivation

The public declaration is a motivational approach unique to the UAE, which invokes honour, the backbone quality of the region, writes the author of ’10 Tips For Leadership In The Middle East’.

Top Tips For Making BYOD Work For Your Company

Clear policies are needed to implement a successful Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy, writes Tim Stone, VP, Marketing, EMEA at Polycom.

Top 10 Tips For Brands To Grow

Brands need to innovate and deliver on promises, writes Anthony Ryman, managing director of grow, a brand consultancy in Qatar.

What Next For Emerging Markets?

US monetary policies, China, currency trends, volatility, earnings momentum and geopolitics will define the performance of emerging markets in the next year.

Dr Nasser Saidi: End Of US Dollar Hegemony

The BRICS bank signals the end of the American financial empire and US Dollar hegemony, writes the founder and president of Nasser Saidi & Associates.

Why GCC Firms Must Keep A Keen Eye On The Data They Collect

Organisations in the Gulf should reconsider how they store and manage surveillance data, writes Christian Assaf, senior sales manager at Seagate.

The World In The First Half Of 2014

There have been a number of social, political and economic reforms this year, writes Hisham Farouk, managing partner of Grant Thornton UAE.

UAE Stock Market Correction Offers An Opportunity To Reform

The recent market correction and the Arabtec fiasco offer a chance to rewire the country’s capital markets, writes the editor of ArabianMoney.net.

Why You Should Unplug From Work On Your Holiday

De-stressing and recharging your mental and physical abilities is crucial, writes Layla Halabi, from Learnactive.

Tommy Weir: Connecting Ideas

The author of ’10 Tips For Leadership In The Middle East’ examines whether Dubai is using its hub status to bring ideas to the world or is the world bringing ideas to it.

Can You Afford Bad Hires?

Improving the recruitment process will drastically reduce bad hiring, writes Layla Halabi, partner at Learnactive.

Matein Khalid: Iraq Crude Oil And Global Markets

Real and close geopolitical risks will not leave any major market unaffected, writes Matein Khalid, a global equities investor and advisor to regional family offices.

Why Social Media Is Vital During Ramadan

Along with a growth in Ramadan apps, youngsters have more time to spend online, writes Diego Arrabal, VP, Southern Europe and Middle East, F5 Networks.