Is Your Business Properly Backed Up?

Should disaster strike, many businesses in the Middle East do not have sufficient backup and recovery plans in place says Fady Richmany, senior regional director, backup and recovery systems for Turkey, Eastern Europe, Africa, and Middle East at EMC.

Dubai’s Healing Property Market

The emirate still offers higher rental yields than many global cities.

Putting The Intelligence Into Airports

Technology is key to supporting air passenger growth in the region, says Hani El-Assaad, president, SITA, Middle East, India and North Africa.

How To Invest In Corporate Change?

Companies have to look beyond just financial investments during change scenarios, writes management expert Debbie Nicol.

Why Nokia Is Heading In The Right Direction

The firm’s new smartphones span a wide range, writes Adriana Rangel, research director, Systems & Infrastructure Solutions at IDC Middle East, Africa, & Turkey.

Are Our Business Leaders Fit For Purpose?

Middle East employers do not have a robust and rigorous selection process, says Richard Ingram, owner and managing director at Ingram & Partners.

Abu Dhabi’s Sky-High Ambitions

The capital emirate has grandiose plans to lead the world in aviation and aerospace, writes John Swift, director of NATS, Middle East.

The Symbolic Value Of Hosting The Dubai Expo 2020

Dubai’s win signifies a re-wired global economic climate, writes Andrew Scott, professor of economics and deputy dean, London Business School.

Where Were You When Dubai Won The Expo 2020?

Congratulations to Dubai on clinching its first mega event.

The Dubai Expo 2020 Is Confirmed! What Next?

27.11.2013 will be a date to remember in history, writes John Bailey, financial Planner at Acuma Independent Financial Advice.

Dubai Expo 2020: Lessons From South Africa

Dubai is up against a 500-pound gorilla called São Paulo tonight. And as South Africa’s failed 2006 FIFA World Cup bid proved, never count your chickens until they’re hatched.

What Should Sales Managers Avoid After Being Promoted?

Nicolai Tillisch points out four traps to avoid if you are fortunate and talented enough to achieve such a promotion.

A New Type Of Industrial Revolution

Abu Dhabi is leveraging its aerospace sector to diversify the economy, says Badr S Al Olama, the CEO od Strata.

10 Tips For Managing Your Online Brand

Suhail Al Masri, VP of Sales at Bayt.com suggests the do’s and don’ts to protect your online reputation.

Only 6 Days To Go Until Dubai Expo Announcement

With only six days to go, Dubai is on tenterhooks ahead of the bid for what could be the largest event ever staged, writes Gulf Business editor, Alicia Buller.

Why CEOs Should Watch Ashton Kutcher’s Speech To Teens

The Hollywood actor gave a perfect presentation during a recent teen awards function, writes Jonty Summers, general manager of Bladonmore Middle East.

We Need More Emirati Women In Financial Services

The private sector needs to follow the UAE government’s example and push for female board members, writes Peter Benyon, regional director Middle East for ICAEW.

How To Close A Big Deal In The Gulf

Nicolai Tillisch reflects on what separates success from failure when doing business in the region.

Growing The Gulf As An Aviation Hub

The region’s aviation future looks bright, but attention must be paid to capacity and safety challenges, says Hussein Dabbas, MENA regional vice president for the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

What’s A Manager’s Role During A Change In The Workplace?

The manager needs to play a five-way role to ensure a smooth transition, writes management expert Debbie Nicol.

Why Are Online Post Graduate Courses Gaining Popularity In The UAE?

‘Ambitious’ senior level executives are fuelling the growth of online courses, writes Dr Alan Southern, director of e-learning at the University of Liverpool.

The 99 Founder: The Rise Of Violence In Kuwait

Either ban smoking or make smoking legal. Either ban Niqab driving or make Niqab driving legal. Do not make it illegal and then not enforce the law. That causes a violent society.

Reasons To Be Bullish On Russia

High commodities prices and domestic infrastructure expansion could seal Russia’s success.

Expo 2020 – What Is It And Does It Affect Me?

The knock on effect of a successful bid is a predicted 277,000 jobs for the region, says John Bailey, financial planner at Acuma Independent Financial Advice.

The Euro Crisis Floors Politicians, Save Merkel

Merkel was the only European politician to remain steadfast and outperform the global crisis, says Joe Hawa, chief market analyst, Alpari ME.

What’s Wrong With Dubai’s Customer Service?

Is poor training to blame for the emirate’s appalling customer service in shops and restaurants?

Will The World Run Short Of Oil?

Supplies are plenty, but the days of cheap oil are behind us, writes Jaap Kalkman, senior partner at Roland Berger.

British Prime Minister Voices His Support For Dubai Expo 2020

David Cameron, Prime Minister of the UK, gives his reasons for why the emirate should host the expo.

Dr Nasser Saidi: Solving The GCC’s Water Crisis

Renewables-based desalination is the key to sustaining life, writes the founder and president of Nasser Saidi & Associates.

Tips For Leaders Facing Corporate Changes

Communicate the importance and value of the change to your employees, urges management expert Debbie Nicol.