The Agricultural Boom Has Only Just Begun

Farming commodities offer enormous opportunities for long-term investors, says Mark McFarland, chief investment strategist, Emirates NBD Private Banking.

How To Ask For Help Professionally

Requesting help may not be easy, but don’t hesitate to ask for guidance from the right people, writes business coach Dawn Metcalfe.

The Dawn Of Cyber World War I

Experts say looming IT attacks could be catastrophic for global business and even cost lives.

Betting On Dubai’s Comeback

How best to invest in the emirate’s impending economic boom, according to Peter Cooper, editor of Arabianmoney.net.

We All Need To Be Entrepreneurs Now

Mark Dixon, CEO of Regus reveals the skill set you need to become an entrepreneur.

Mobilising The Arab Workforce

There should be a united regional call for Arabising the local workforce, writes leadership expert Tommy Weir.

How To Ruin Your Reputation

Often it’s not just one mistake that ruins your career but a catalogue of smaller oversights, writes business coach Dawn Metcalfe.

Building The Big Investment Picture

Emerging markets and urbanisation lead the global economic trends, writes Mark McFarland, chief investment strategist, Emirates NBD Private Banking.

How To Know When It’s Right To Turn Down A Job

How can you ensure that you pick the best job for your future development and investment?

Winners And Losers In Emerging Markets

China will storm ahead of Brazil in 2013 says Matein Khalid, fund manager in a royal investment office.

How To Get On With Your Colleagues

There are four type of individual communication style: visual, auditory, kinesthetic and audio digital.

Dubai’s Renaissance

The emirate has reached a phase one upturn in the emerging markets business cycle, writes Peter Cooper, editor of Arabianmoney.net.

Asians Paid 33% Less Than Westerners

Have you ever wondered how much money you make as an expat, especially as compared to other nationalities? Of course you have. Meghna Pant, features editor of Gulf Business, tells you exactly how your salary stacks up against other expats in the GCC.

JPM Exclusive: European Assets Attractive-Valuations Low

With Standard & Poor’s upgrading Greece’s credit rating today, Cesar Perez, chief investment strategist EMEA, JP Morgan Private Bank, bets on Europe for 2013.

Quantitative Easing: Three Possible Outcomes

As global fiscal stimulus continues will the end result be deflation or inflation, asks Mark McFarland, chief investment strategist, Emirates NBD Private Banking.

Is A Major Yen Depreciation Imminent?

Japan’s long-term risky fundamentals will become more apparent in 2013, says Matein Khalid, fund manager in a royal investment office.

5 Mins With…Kees Hartzuiker, CEO, Roya International

Boss of Dubai-founded hospitality company Roya says Qatar and Saudi Arabia will drive new business

Gold Prices May Continue To Soften

Gold in real danger of more long liquidation before end of year, says Emirates NBD.

Dubai Goes Back To The Future

Mega hotels, theme parks and grandiose announcements – does this remind you of anything?

Global Economies To Grow 2.5% In 2013

US to grow between 1.5-2 per cent and emerging economies 4-5 per cent, says Cesar Perez, chief investment strategist EMEA, JP Morgan Private Bank.

Quantitative Easing Is Only Part Of The Story

Quantitative easing will only work if politicians commit to accountability for sustainable growth, writes Mark McFarland, chief investment strategist, Emirates NBD Private Banking.

What Will Be The Next Big Idea In The GCC?

McDonalds and Taco Bell offer a historical lesson in innovation for the UAE, writes leadership expert Tommy Weir.

Why You Should Buy Dubai Property

There are many signs of a true recovery in the Dubai real estate market this year, writes Peter Cooper, editor of Arabianmoney.net.

All Eyes On Central Banks

Policies by central banks across the world to kick-start the economy haven’t borne fruit as yet, writes Chris Tedder, research analyst at FOREX.com

Why Obama’s Win Is Good News For The GCC

Dr. Marie Owens Thomsen, senior economist-strategist at Credit Agricole, explains why Obama’s win is good news for the region.

Obama: Will He Twist Again?

The result from the US elections, with Obama’s subsequent win, will have a critical bearing on US monetary policy and its impact on the GCC.

Lebanon’s Spirit Of Polyglot Lives On In Dubai

History is too cruel for fairy tale endings in the Middle East. Matein Khalid, fund manager in a royal investment office, explains.

Baby Steps to Arabwood

The Arab region’s film industry is beginning its evolution into a formidable player on the global stage, writes Gulf Business reporter Aarti Nagraj.

Wanted: A New Maktoob Deal

We were pleased to report on Souq.com’s new investor deal, but what budding entrepreneurs really need is a new mega buyout, writes Alicia Buller, editor of Gulf Business.

Middle East Retailers Scramble For Space In 2012 – CBRE

GCC countries face a battle for stretched retail space as regional and global players flex their muscles to gain share.