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’.

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.