Good Business: Why Placing Ethics Before Profits Pays Off

Ethics is a full time business and every firm needs to make an effort to be morally upright in all its dealings, writes the president and CEO of Philips, Middle East and Turkey.

Matein Khalid: The Crimea Crisis And Russian Equities

Russia’s battle could trigger contagion across emerging markets, says Matein Khalid, a global equities investor and advisor to regional family offices.

The Internet Of Things: How Will It Affect People In The UAE?

Dubai’s smart city plan promises exciting times ahead, writes Jyoti Lalchandani, group VP and regional MD for the Middle East, Turkey & Africa at IDC.

How To Double Your Traffic From Google In The Next 6 Months

James Reynolds, founder of search marketing firm Veravo, lists a number of tricks to increase web traffic.

Employee Training Is Key To Business Success

Employee learning and development is key to business success, says Abdulla Al Gurg, group general manager, Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group.

Biotech: Boom Or Bubble?

There’s been a renaissance in research and development productivity in biotech, writes Evan McCulloch, vice president portfolio manager/research analyst at Franklin Equity Group.

Dubai On The Fast-Track To Develop Smart Transportation

Driverless electric cars will soon hit UAE roads, writes Sherry Zameer from Gemalto Middle East.

Iran: The Largest And Most Enigmatic Frontier Market

Iran boasts a large, educated population and a wealth of business opportunities, writes Ali Borhani, founder of Incubeemea.com.

Strategic CSR: Linking Socially Responsible Initiatives To Business Objectives

Connecting CSR initiatives with business objectives will create shared value for companies and society, says Jeanette Teh, assistant professor of Business Administration, American University in Dubai

Another Barrier To Enter The UAE Falls

John Martin St. Valery, founding partner, The Links Group, explains why the recent agreement between the DIFC Courts and Federal Court of Australia is positive for companies looking to enter the GCC.

Can Dubai Become The Capital Of The Islamic Economy?

Marketing expert Prof Laurent Marliere considers challenges to make Dubai the hub of the emerging Islamic economy.

Top Tips On How To Lead And Get The Best Out Of Your People

Ashridge Business School’s Fiona Elsa Dent explains how to use soft skills to get hard results and business success

Dr. Nasser Saidi: The Need For Reform

Tax and subsidies reform is imperative in the Gulf, writes the founder and president of Nasser Saidi & Associates.

Why Investors Should Consider MENA Equity Markets

Most regional markets performed strongly in 2013 and promise further growth, writes Salah Shamma, co-head, MENA Equity at Franklin Templeton.

How To Use Social Media Principles To Improve Productivity

Web analyst James Stanger explains how marrying social media techniques with human behavior can build a smarter business.

Anthony Miles: The Coherent Conglomerate

The Gulf’s empires are facing an internal challenge: the need to pull together under one brand, writes Anthony Miles, a consultant at Bladonmore.

The New UAE Companies Law – What Will Be Changing?

The new law may not be radically different, but offers clarity in certain aspects, writes Nasser Ali Khasawneh, managing partner, Middle East, at Eversheds.

Cisco Boss: Complex Cyberthreats Are Like ‘Mosquitoes’

As MENA posts strong growth in bring your own device trends, IT departments must step up real-time security, writes Rabih Dabboussi, Cisco general manager.

The Long Term View On Dubai’s Property Market

Dubai real estate prices could triple by 2020, writes Peter Cooper.

The Power Of Sensation In Business

Any strong sensation keeps people engaged and riveted, writes leadership expert Debbie Nicol.

Matein Khalid: Energy Upturn

Global energy shares offer real value, writes Matein Khalid, a global equities investor and advisor to regional family offices.

Is It All About The Money?

Is remuneration the key criteria for a jobseeker or do other factors play a bigger role?

Tips For MENA HR Managers To Find And Retain Top Talent

Employees are increasingly seeking holistic workplaces, writes Jayde Walters, Human Resources manager, MENA at Acer.

Only 27% Of C-Level Execs Are Women. Why?

Great strides have been made getting women into education, but more needs to be done at board level, says Grant Thornton managing partner.

Dr. Nasser Saidi: Building The New Silk Road

The Gulf should pivot towards the East, writes the founder and president of Nasser Saidi & Associates.

Stamping Out The Racial Pay Divide

More needs to be done to stamp out pay differences based on skin colour in the GCC, Robert Anderson.

The Reverse Berlin Wall? Russia, Ukraine And Markets

Steen Jakobsen, chief economist at Saxo Bank, believes Russia could be approaching recession unless reforms take place.

UAE Bankruptcy Law Vital For Business Growth

Insolvency reform in the UAE is vital for doing business, writes Peter Beynon, regional director, ICAEW Middle East.

Solving the Talent-R&D-Technology Nexus in the Energy Industry

James McCallum, CEO & chairman of the LR Senergy Group, writes that the oil and gas sector needs more young talent from a selection of fields.

Was Facebook Right To Buy Whatsapp?

At a glance, $19 billion seems an extortionate amount for a company that has little more than just 50 employees and is selling something that is almost free, writes Wael Abdulhadi, head of digital at Cheil MENA.