The Future Of Gold: Where Next?

There’s more challenges ahead for bullion as interest rates rise says Gerhard Schubert, head of commodities, Emirates NBD Wealth Management.

Will The iPhone 5S Refresh Apple’s Bite?

As rival Samsung leaps to the fore, will Apple manage to regain its top spot, asks Aarti Nagraj.

How Do We Create Jobs For MENA’s Growing Young Population?

Regional governments must facilitate greater private sector investment and improve education, writes Omar Tahboub, VP of Product at Bayt.com.

Dubai’s Unshakeable Confidence

The emirate’s will to succeed will always cancel out the naysayers, writes leadership expert Tommy Weir.

Dr Nasser Saidi: Egypt’s Failed Revolution

The founder and president of Nasser Saidi & Associates questions Egypt’s bright promises and dismal performance.

Dubai Significantly Fuels Your Personal Creativity

Nicolai Tillisch explains how a place like Dubai can make you substantially more creative – and the shortcuts you should avoid.

Preparing For ‘The Internet Of Everything’

Tarek Ghoul, general manager for the Gulf, Pakistan and Levant at Cisco, says the internet can improve the lives of everyone on the planet.

Keeping It Professional In The Workplace – Yes Or No?

Should you keep it professional in the workplace even when it is personal?

Why Crowdfunding Is The New Black

SMEs cannot thrive without the financial fuel of crowd-funding, says Nasser Saidi, former chief economist of the DIFC.

People Leave Companies Because Of Their Managers

Employees leave organisations because they don’t receive attention from their bosses, writes management expert Debbie Nicol.

Should We Lead Human Beings Differently?

Nicolai Tillisch argues that new, significant research into human psychology will affect the standards for leading people, especially in the Gulf.

Five Mistakes To Avoid As A New Leader

Don’t over-promise and speak less, writes Rory Hendrikz, director, Ashridge Business School Middle East.

Mastering Ideas In The UAE

Dr Mark Batey, joint chair of the Psychometrics at Work Research Group at Manchester Business School, asks does the UAE have the right ingredients for creativity?

As Turkey Heats Up, What Does It Mean For The GCC?

With protests erupting across Turkey, the region’s fragile stability is again exposed, writes Aarti Nagraj.

10 Tips To Boost Your Memory At Work

Sleep well and stop stressing, advises Dr Vicki Culpin, dean of Faculty and director of Research at the Ashridge Business School.

Standard Chartered CEO: It’s Time For Africa

Improved stability and a rising consumer class are shaping the country’s revived fortunes, says group executive director and CEO of Standard Chartered, EMEA.

Reviving The Intimacy Of The Shopping Experience

Dubai Summer Surprises offers an opportunity to woo new customers, writes James Tracy-Inglis, managing director at Saatchi and Saatchi X

10 Tips For Leading In The Middle East

Leadership expert Tommy Weir discloses insights from his soon to be released book.

Lessons From The Cyprus Bank Heist

Depositors anywhere could have their money stolen at some point. Do you want to find yourself in that position?

Why Don’t Businesses Treat The Customer As King?

Businesses need to adopt greater responsibility, writes management expert Debbie Nicol.

The Benchmark For Good Leadership In The Gulf

To what extent should you go with the flow and to what extent should you find your own position?

Water: The World’s Most Expensive Commodity

The global shortage signals major investment opportunities, says Mark McFarland, chief investment strategist, Emirates NBD Private Banking.

The Wide-Reaching Implications Of Iran Trade Sanctions On UAE Business

It’s more important than ever that local companies monitor their exposure to Iran trade and sanctions, writes Ben Constance, partner, Taylor Wessing, Middle East.

Storm Clouds Over The Euro

Persistent problems weigh heavy on Europe

Smart Partnerships: The New Face Of Outsourcing

Outsourcing is no longer a strategy just for cost effectiveness, writes Frank Courtney, chief executive for EMEA, Barloworld Logistics.

Businesses Need To Pick Up The Pace

Healthy risk taking leads to healthy profits, writes leadership expert Tommy Weir.

Dubai Property Goes Back To The Future

The emirate is once again in a frantic boom cycle, but this time you may be wise to buy, says Peter Cooper, editor of Arabianmoney.net.

Unofficial Guide To Arabian Travel Market

Dominic Ellis, editor of Business Traveller Middle East and seasoned pro at ATM, gives his guide to surviving the week.

Leading Through The Biggest Change In The Gulf

Are you and your organisation ready for the future business environment?

Looking Back At The New Millennium Shifts

The only long-term certainty in global economics is total change, says Mark McFarland, chief investment strategist, Emirates NBD Private Banking.