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.

How To Defend Your Portfolio

Will hedge funds, gold, land, art, and cash be your best friends when the next big financial crisis hits, asks Peter Cooper, editor of ArabianMoney.net.

Dubai Tenant Woes: Where To Move?

Dubai residents need to be more informed about moving trends in the UAE, writes Maria Siddiqui, marketing officer at MoveSouq.com.

Five Rules For Recruiters To Follow During Ramadan Networking

Use iftars and suhours as an opportunity to connect rather than pitch, says Asha Wadhwani, key account manager at Efinancial Careers Gulf.

Dr. Nasser Saidi: GCC Should Aid-For-Trade

The GCC should tie economic policy conditions to its aid of Arab transition countries, writes the founder and president of Nasser Saidi & Associates.

Finance And Football: Strong Connections

As the FIFA World Cup fever rages on, Binod Shanker, the managing director of Genesis Institute, explores the links between football and finance.

Arabtec – A Case Study For Effective Change

The recent fiasco surrounding Dubai builder Arabtec calls for urgent corporate change, writes management expert Debbie Nicol.

Matein Khalid: Strategies In Software Shares

Matein Khalid, a global equities investor and advisor to regional family offices, evaluates the best software shares to invest in.

How To Build Your Personal Brand

Understand yourself and identify your strengths and weaknesses, writes Sanjay Modi, managing director, Monster.com for India, Middle East and South East Asia.

Does Everyone Need a Financial Advisor?

Edward Mainwaring-Burton, senior financial planner at wealth management firm Acuma, explains why accepting financial advice is not unlike regular checkups at the dentist.

Dr. Nasser Saidi: Understanding The MSCI Upgrade

The founder and president of Nasser Saidi & Associates explores the impact of the Emerging Market Upgrade on the UAE and Qatar.

Work Life Balance: Is It A Myth?

Work must be seen as a fundamental part of life, writes Hisham Farouk, managing partner of Grant Thornton UAE.

The UAE’s Banking System: A Safe Haven

The UAE is the perfect destination for a depositor looking to safely stash away his cash, writes Peter Cooper.

UAE Is A Hotbed For The ‘Super Employee’

The UAE’s strong economy and job opportunities attracts expatriates, writes Dr Claire Moxham, director of studies, online management programmes at the University of Liverpool.

Top Tips To Change Your Brand Name

Rebranding is a complicated and expensive process, writes Anthony Ryman, managing director of grow, a brand consultancy in Qatar.

UAE TV Providers Score World Cup Own Goal

Large fees being charged by the UAE’s TV providers to watch the football World Cup are not going to encourage interest in the tournament, says Robert Anderson.

If You Are Living In The Middle East, Become Part Of It

It’s time to stop using the phrase “here in the region” negatively, writes Tommy Weir, the author of ’10 Tips For Leadership In The Middle East’.

Why Video Technology Is Set To Transform The Middle East

New applications of video technology will improve services in education, healthcare, and the government, says Tarek Ghoul, Cisco’s general manager for the Gulf and Levant.

Will An MBA Degree Make You A Good Leader?

Not necessarily, argues economist Vangelis Tsiligiris, stating that leadership is all about understanding change and nurturing innovation.

Scientifically Proven: Practice Makes Perfect Leaders

Research exploring how we learn has shed light on the type of activities that best prepare managers to think clearly when under stress, writes the CEO of Ashridge Business School.