How To Handle Having Your Authority Questioned

Roger Delves, director of Masters in Management at Ashridge Business School, shares his advice for managers who face having their authority challenged.

CEO Predictions 2014: Tim Clark, President, Emirates

2014 will see the launch of more new routes and further aircraft delivery for Dubai airline Emirates, writes Tim Clark.

CEO Predictions 2014: Elie Khouri, CEO, Omnicom Media Group MENA

A rising GDP, growing digital usage and sports fever will drive the region’s advertising market in 2014.

UAE – Jersey Ties Strengthen

The island is widening its relationship with the UAE to grow beyond finance, writes Senator Ian Gorst, chief minister of Jersey.

Matein Khalid: Banking On Change

Gulf bank shares face myriad macro risks in 2014, says Matein Khalid, a global equities investor and advisor to regional family offices.

The Future of Sound Is Wireless

Peter Hartmann, Jabra’s director of Product Management, examines why demand for wireless audio accessories is growing.

Dr Nasser Saidi: Iran’s New Direction

The founder and president of Nasser Saidi & Associates explains why détente with Iran is a game changer.

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Building Sustainable Capital Positions

Increased liquidity is a requirement for competing in a global arena and meeting Basel III regulations.

DME Targets Asia Sales Growth In 2014

Dubai Mercantile Exchange CEO, Christopher Fix, is looking to establish DME Oman as the price benchmark for Middle East crude heading East

‘Smart City’ Agenda Set To Transform Dubai For Expo 2020

Dubai needs to forge public-private partnerships, collaborate globally to develop localized regulations, and adopt global open standards, says Rabih Dabboussi.

Ed’s Letter: Looking To The Year Ahead

The year ahead looks to be a good one, writes Alicia Buller, editor of Gulf Business.

Will The EU And GCC Ever Come Close?

A EU-GCC Free Trade Agreement is highly beneficial but remains elusive, writes GCC-EU analyst Johann Weick.

5 Corporate ‘Must-Do’s’ When Embarking On A Change Journey

Select the right team and provide training, writes management expert Debbie Nicol.

The Management Headache Of 2014: People Retention

Nicolai Tillisch predicts that people retention will be a major problem in the region in 2014 and elaborates on a simple and effective solution.

2014 Fixed Income Outlook: Franklin Templeton

The global fixed income market holds opportunities for investors, writes Christopher J. Molumphy, chief investment officer at Franklin Templeton.

GCC 2013 Roundup: Travel And Hospitality

Dubai’s supremacy in the regional aviation sector is beyond question, writes Dominic Ellis, editor of Business Traveller Middle East.

GCC Roundup 2013: Transport

The region’s rail projects are key indicators of economic diversification, writes Jonathan Robinson managing director, head of project finance MENA at HSBC.

GCC Roundup 2013: Telecoms And IT

The region was focused on finding alternate terrestrial cable routes in 2013, writes Paul Brodsky, senior analyst at TeleGeography.

GCC 2013 Round Up: Retail

GCC’s retail industry has been growing steadily throughout 2013, writes Martin Fabel, partner at A.T. Kearney Middle East.

How Did Saudi Real Estate Perform in 2013?

Massive government spending is driving Saudi Arabian real estate growth, says Dr. Tobias Plate, senior partner at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants Middle East.

Assessing Qatari Real Estate In 2013

Preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup are driving the Qatari real estate market forward, says Dr Tobias Plate, Senior Partner at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants Middle East

GCC 2013 Round-Up: Media

Iain Akerman writes about the changes that transformed the Gulf’s media industry in 2013.

GCC 2013 Round-Up: Energy

Abhay Bhargava writes about how the GCC’s energy industry is going through a critical phase.

How Did UAE Real Estate Fare In 2013?

Recovery of UAE’s key real estate markets remains uneven with robust growth in sales and rental prices in Dubai and slower improvements in Abu Dhabi, says Dr. Tobias Plate, senior partner at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants Middle East.

Will The Islamic Finance Industry Witness A Scandal In 2014?

Poor risk-management could dramatically hit the new-born Islamic economy, writes Laurent Marliere, a professor and expert in Islamic finance.

Banking Highlights In 2013: Mashreq

Digitalisation and regulation took centre stage in GCC banking in 2013, according to Farhad Irani, EVP and head of retail banking at Mashreq.

Where To Put Your Money In 2014

Matein Khalid, a global equities investor and advisor to regional family offices analyses value and risk in global stock markets.

Will Your Work Prevent You From A Nice Holiday?

Nicolai Tillisch reflects on how the different perceptions of time and action prevailing in the region surprise project managers and ruin holidays.

If You Want Fast And Cheap, Forget Good

It takes time to create a quality product, writes Anthony Ryman, managing partner of grow, a brand consultancy in Qatar.

Tommy Weir: Nationalising The Private Sector

All companies must take responsibility for Emirati careers, writes the author of ’10 Tips For Leadership In The Middle East’.