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.

Are Your Business Decisions Taken With All The Stakeholders In Mind?

It is easy to sabotage a brand when the customer is forgotten, writes management expert Debbie Nicol.

There’s Nothing Glamorous About Causing Deaths

Fast driving in the UAE must be punished more severely.

Can You Spot The Chameleon Leader?

Which kind of leader are you? The chameleon, the wheeler dealer, or the humble surgeon?

Rising Commodities Demand Is Changing The Way We Live

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.

Why BMW Shares Will Outperform Daimler

Chinese consumers will drive auto revenues in 2013, says Matein Khalid, fund manager in a royal investment office.

Strengthening Turkey-MENA Ties

As Turkey grows, its influence on the MENA region is also rising, writes Georges Elhedery, head of global markets, MENA at HSBC.

The Cost Of Qatar’s Punchy Spending Style

It is often unclear what Doha wants back from its investments – an ego boost, political, or a financial return.

Why The Renminbi Is Gaining Ground

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.

Over 40? Boost Your Career Through Plastic Surgery

Dubai-based plastic surgeon Afschin Ghofrani controversially claims that eye lifts, face lifts and liposuction can boost your career.

10 Tips For Employers to Create A Perfect Job Posting

Be concise, clear and accurate in your job posting, writes Suhail Masri, VP, sales at Bayt.com.

Investing In The Future

With tremendous population growth across the Middle East, education is key for future prosperity, says Peter Beynon, regional director, ICAEW Middle East.

How To Be A Great Leader

Authenticity and trustworthiness are the defining qualities of a true leader, writes management expert Debbie Nicol.

Is Aussie Luck About To Run Out?

Australia’s good economic fortune depends entirely on China’s boom, says Peter Cooper, editor of Arabianmoney.net.

10 Tips On How To Complain At Work

You must know what to complain about and when to do it, in order to actually make a difference, writes business coach Dawn Metcalfe.

Are You Paid According To Your Skin Colour?

Asians can expect to earn 26 per cent less than Westerners according to the Gulf Business Salary Survey.

Rear View Mirror Or Windshield?

It’s important to look to both the past and the future when leading in 2013, writes leadership expert Tommy Weir.

Financial Services Must Act To Restore Trust

Transparency and ethics will be focus points in 2013, writes Peter Beynon, regional director, ICAEW Middle East

Do Your Staff Hate You?

Nearly half of the region’s employees cannot stand their boss.

A World Of Currencies And Risk

Swiss, Australian and South African currencies may face weakness in 2013, says Matein Khalid, fund manager in a royal investment office.