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.

Why CEOs Do Matter A Lot

The head-honcho is a company’s biggest metric for success.

The PC Strikes Back Against Tablets

PC vendors are integrating the most sought-after qualities of tablets into their own innovative devices, writes Fouad Charakla, research manager at IDC.

Why The Dubai Property Boom Will Last This Time Around

Dubai’s real estate market has new buyers, better laws and a solid foundation, writes Haider Ali Khan, CEO of Bayut.com.

IPO: Should Executive Rewards Be Aligned With Shareholder Interests

As a growing number of GCC firms eye public financing, Andrew Marshall, head of executive reward, Hay Group ME, explores the relationship between executive pay and company performance.

Australia’s Investment Lure

Australia and the GCC share remarkably high growth rates, writes Peter Cooper.

Why Corporate Feedback Is Critical

Perception is reality and successful businesses appreciate its importance, writes management expert Debbie Nicol.

How The CIO Got A Seat At The Table

CompTIA’s Randy Gross explains why IT is becoming more integral to business success.

Matein Khalid: Money Spinners

Matein Khalid, a global equities investor and advisor to regional family offices, builds a bullish case for global bank shares.

Why Technology Vendors Can Benefit From Rising Video Usage In The Middle East

Fawakherji, Middle East VP of Huawei Devices explains how consumer electronics vendors can become more innovative in a future dominated by smarter devices.

Dr. Nasser Saidi: Dubai’s Expo 2020 Could Herald Regional Transformation

Revisiting why Dubai hosting Expo 2020 should ring in investor and consumer confidence, writes the founder and president of Nasser Saidi & Associates.

Killing the Heartbleed Bug

It is in everyone’s interest to understand the Heartbleed Bug and its consequences, explains Fatima El Malki, social media manager at Active PR.

Tommy Weir: Playing With Economic Bubbles

Bubbles are a natural part of Dubai’s growth cycle, writes the author of ’10 Tips For Leadership In The Middle East’.

Family Owned Businesses: Embracing An Ever Changing Business Environment

With greater competition from around the world, it is imperative that family owned businesses begin to think more innovatively.