The only long-term certainty in global economics is total change, says Mark McFarland, chief investment strategist, Emirates NBD Private Banking.
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
Meghna Pant, features editor of Gulf Business, gives a spin to Dubai’s comeback by way of its taxis.
All you need to do to get all the material goods you desire… is close your eyes.
Long-term residency for foreigners would revitalise regional business, writes leadership expert Tommy Weir.
Most residents in the GCC seem ill-equipped to handle a fire emergency, writes Aarti Nagraj. But are they the only ones to blame?
As the US dollar and equities strengthen the bond market is over-valued, says Matein Khalid, fund manager in a royal investment office.
Managers will benefit from hiring their polar opposites, writes leadership expert Scott Steinberg.
Think twice before you fall for rosy promises of lifetime free credit cards, writes Aarti Nagraj.
We should all check our emails abroad if we really want to relax.
Large populations do not equal automatic ascension to top of the global economic league table, says Peter Cooper, editor of Arabianmoney.net.
It is easy to sabotage a brand when the customer is forgotten, writes management expert Debbie Nicol.
Fast driving in the UAE must be punished more severely.
Which kind of leader are you? The chameleon, the wheeler dealer, or the humble surgeon?
Big picture trends in commodities demand and political upheaval are transforming the way we live, says Mark McFarland, chief investment strategist, Emirates NBD Private Banking.
Chinese consumers will drive auto revenues in 2013, says Matein Khalid, fund manager in a royal investment office.
As Turkey grows, its influence on the MENA region is also rising, writes Georges Elhedery, head of global markets, MENA at HSBC.
It is often unclear what Doha wants back from its investments – an ego boost, political, or a financial return.
It’s no longer a question of ‘if’, but of ‘when’ RMB will become a global currency, says Natrajan Ramsubramani, head of Corporate Products at Standard Chartered.
Dubai-based plastic surgeon Afschin Ghofrani controversially claims that eye lifts, face lifts and liposuction can boost your career.
Be concise, clear and accurate in your job posting, writes Suhail Masri, VP, sales at Bayt.com.
With tremendous population growth across the Middle East, education is key for future prosperity, says Peter Beynon, regional director, ICAEW Middle East.
Authenticity and trustworthiness are the defining qualities of a true leader, writes management expert Debbie Nicol.
Australia’s good economic fortune depends entirely on China’s boom, says Peter Cooper, editor of Arabianmoney.net.
You must know what to complain about and when to do it, in order to actually make a difference, writes business coach Dawn Metcalfe.
Asians can expect to earn 26 per cent less than Westerners according to the Gulf Business Salary Survey.
It’s important to look to both the past and the future when leading in 2013, writes leadership expert Tommy Weir.
Transparency and ethics will be focus points in 2013, writes Peter Beynon, regional director, ICAEW Middle East
Nearly half of the region’s employees cannot stand their boss.
Swiss, Australian and South African currencies may face weakness in 2013, says Matein Khalid, fund manager in a royal investment office.