The Fairytale Banks Of Paris And Vienna

Don’t write off the long-term investment value of Europe’s ailing banks writes Matein Khalid, fund manager in a royal investment fund.

Alternative Finance Sources to Fund Arab Growth

The nascent but growing structured finance industry is emerging to fill the funding gap in the marketplace, says Anthony Hobeika, head of research at Gulf Capital

SWFs Say Goodbye West, Hello East

Watch out, growing government SWFs in the emerging markets are set to become the world’s largest asset class.

Small GCC Banks Most Likely To Outperform

Why are hitherto underdog banks in the GCC outperforming their larger peers? And why does Saudi Arabia have the fastest growing banks in the region? Meghna Pant, features editor of Gulf Business gives the answers.

The End Of The GCC Monetary Union?

The idea of a joint GCC currency now looks even more distant, writes Mark McFarland, chief investment strategist, Emirates NBD Private Banking.

Jersey’s Financial Tale

At a time of global liquidity crunch, Jersey is seeing money flow in from the GCC, writes Senator Philip Ozouf, Jersey’s Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Which Are The Best Banks In The GCC?

Meghna Pant, features editor of Gulf Business takes a look at the state of finance in the GCC and which bank you can most rely on.

China’s Domestic Growth To Fuel Gulf Oil Demand

Despite fears of a China slowdown, long term urbanisation will spell growth, says Chris Tedder, research analyst at FOREX.com

Why Dubai Should Show Off For The Expo 2020

If Dubai wins the Expo bid, it should highlight its innovative leadership techniques, writes leadership expert Tommy Weir.

Five Myths That Shroud Big Data

Understanding the myths around big data is key to gaining an advantage over competitors, writes Jean-Marc Bonnet,
 consulting architect, EMEA, Teradata Corporation.

How To Hold On To Your Job

Christopher Peterson, group resourcer at Gulf Recruitment Group, discusses why the employee who gives everything will always win.

How To Make Money Through Forex – Part Five

Gulf Business reporter Aarti Nagraj tries her luck at trading currencies and shares a daily account of her experience for a week.

How To Make Money Through Forex – Part Four

Gulf Business reporter Aarti Nagraj tries her luck at trading currencies and shares a daily account of her experience for a week.

Understanding ‘Generation Y’ In The UAE

CEO of Ashridge Business School, Kai Peters, discusses why Generation Y may prove lazier than Generation X

How To Make Money Through Forex – Part Three

Gulf Business reporter Aarti Nagraj tries her luck at trading currencies and shares a daily account of her experience for a week.

How To Make Money Through Forex – Part Two

Gulf Business reporter Aarti Nagraj tries her luck at trading currencies and shares a daily account of her experience for a week

It’s True – Sales Jobs Earn The Most

Meghna Pant, features editor of Gulf Business, takes a look at which sector and location can earn you the most money in the GCC.

Time To Invest In Oil And Gas Shares?

Significant money could be made from undervalued energy companies this year, writes Matein Khalid, fund manager in a royal investment fund.

Global Hope Is Misplaced, Say Finance Bosses

Finance experts say global economic optimism is misplaced, with one exception – the UAE

Property Market Mixed Around The World

In the last of the property series, Meghna Pant, features editor of Gulf Business, examines the real estate performance of the Middle East and global markets.

Global Crisis Rewrites Education Rules

Business education will never be the same again writes Professor Alex Scott, director of teaching and learning, Edinburgh Business School, Dubai Campus

Dubai Property Bounces Back

There’s a new IT girl in town this week, and her name is property, writes Meghna Pant, features editor of Gulf Business.

Why Dubai Is Back For Good

Forget batting down the hatches for Ramadan, Dubai’s back and busier than ever, writes Alicia Buller, editor of Gulf Business

The Property Bubble That Doesn’t Burst

The behemoth Indian real estate market is said to be at the brink of a collapse that isn’t quite happening.

Buy Now Before UAE Rents Go Up

Dubai Property oversupply is vanishing fast, says Peter Cooper, editor of Arabianmoney.net

Business Strategy This Summer

GCC companies must reorganise their activities rather than hibernate during summer, writes leadership expert, Tommy Weir.

The End Of India’s Financial Fairytale

India’s growth story seems to be losing its glimmer, writes Matein Khalid, a fund manager in a royal investment office.

Charity Offers Beneficiaries A Hand Up

New Forms of Philanthropy Offer Beneficiaries a “Hand up,” not just a “Handout”, says Justin Sykes.

Man City’s Rich Rise To Glory

Abu Dhabi shelled out close to $1 billion on Manchester City’s Barclays Premier League title, writes Neil Churchill

SME Utopia?

The UAE only needs to make small changes to become a paradise for small businesses, says Nigel Sillitoe, MD of Insight Discovery