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.

Saudi Web Users Among Most Active On Social Media

Over 13,000,000 people go online daily in the Kingdom and analysing what they are saying is vital for your business, writes Alexander Zarovsky, head of international business development, InfoWatch

The Taxi Diaries

Meghna Pant, features editor of Gulf Business, gives a spin to Dubai’s comeback by way of its taxis.

Dreaming Of Dubai Bling

All you need to do to get all the material goods you desire… is close your eyes.

Am I An American Arab?

Long-term residency for foreigners would revitalise regional business, writes leadership expert Tommy Weir.

Are You Prepared For A Fire In Your Building?

Most residents in the GCC seem ill-equipped to handle a fire emergency, writes Aarti Nagraj. But are they the only ones to blame?

What’s Next For Global Markets?

As the US dollar and equities strengthen the bond market is over-valued, says Matein Khalid, fund manager in a royal investment office.

5 Reasons Why You Should Hire Someone Different From You

Managers will benefit from hiring their polar opposites, writes leadership expert Scott Steinberg.

Are You Being Scammed By A ‘Lifetime Free’ Credit Card?

Think twice before you fall for rosy promises of lifetime free credit cards, writes Aarti Nagraj.

Why You Should Work On Your Holiday

We should all check our emails abroad if we really want to relax.

The Eastern Superpowers Are In Trouble

Large populations do not equal automatic ascension to top of the global economic league table, says Peter Cooper, editor of Arabianmoney.net.