Optimistic assumptions pave the way for an expensive investment, says Professor Nuno Fernandes, director of IMD’s program Strategic Finance.
BlackBerry is committed to investing in the UAE, writes Nick Horton, managing director for Middle East and North Africa, BlackBerry.
We need to persuade public institutions to focus on how to work better with their private counterparts, and vice versa, writes group executive director and CEO of Standard Chartered, EMEA.
Make the most of rare opportunities to present your ideas to senior executives, says Jonty Summers, general manager of Bladonmore Middle East.
The Gulf region requires the availability of trustworthy financial information, says Peter Beynon, regional director of ICAEW Middle East
It’s time to set up an Arab bank for reconstruction and development, writes the founder and president of Nasser Saidi & Associates.
Expect further devaluation of the rupee as inflation rises in India, writes Mahen Allirajah, senior consultant at Acuma.
Despite unrest, the region’s growth prospects are promising, writes Abdulaziz Al-Sowailim – chairman and CEO, EY, MENA
In the 21st century workplace, fear can be an extremely destructive emotion, says Marwa Karoura, inspirational coach and founder of KTALK.
Leveraging multi-platforms is the way to succeed in MENA business, writes Alex Saber, the chairman of VivaKi MENA, a media holding group.
Introducing a new product line-up will boost profits, write Lovrenc Kessler and Ekkehard Stadie from Simon-Kucher & Partners.
Nicolai Tillisch addresses a taboo in the region and reflects on how to deal with the underlying misconceptions.
Now Blatter’s admitted it was a mistake to award the rights to Qatar’s summer months, only a time-efficient loophole will prevent a winter tournament, writes Gulf Business reporter Neil Churchill
Peter Garnry, equity strategist at Saxo Bank, asks what does the Nokia-Microsoft deal mean for the mobile market.
Focusing on business, not politics is the only way out of the vicious Arab unrest circle, says group executive director and CEO of Standard Chartered, EMEA.
Wes Schwalje, chief operating officer at Tahseen Consulting, says swift action must be taken to create sustainable jobs and develop the region into a truly global knowledge economy.
Forming mini-start ups within the government could jump start creativity and fuel jobs, say Bessma Momani, associate professor at the University of Waterloo, and Mehrunisa Qayyum, founder of PITAPOLICY Consulting.
Subsidiary governance is crucial, according to Hawkamah, the Institute for Corporate Governance in the MENA region.
Does the sudden input of wealth from the Middle East region guarantee success? Recent history would suggest the results are mixed.
Be aware of cultural differences, writes Barbara Wang, Ashridge Business School programme director and China representative.
Syria’s ongoing conflict simply has to stop, write UNHCR’s António Guterres and UNICEF’s Anthony Lake.
Marketers need to be interactive, responsive and authentic, writes Ambrish Chaudhry, executive director of strategy at The Brand Union.
The MENA region needs to find a common voice, writes Steen Jakobsen, chief economist at Saxo Bank.
Are you good looking, handsome or beautiful? Careful, your features may cause problems in the region.
Dubai’s ruling Al Maktoum family offers an excellent example of leadership, writes Nicolai Tillisch.
2013 represents the start of a multi-year opportunity for investors.
Employees, managers, HR and the organisation have to work together, writes Nuno Gomes, Mercer’s Information Solutions leader for the Middle East.
The benefits and dangers of social media are a package deal as companies continue to embrace social media as a tool for customer communication.
Showing respect over a cup of coffee is a founding element of Middle Eastern family and business culture, writes leadership expert Tommy Weir.
Demand for natural products is rising as consumer awareness grows, writes Aly Rahimtoola, MD of Harmony Commodities.