REVEALED: The UAE’s Most Powerful Arabs

The two most powerful Arabs in the UAE both work across diversified sectors.

REVEALED: World’s Most Powerful Arabs In Culture And Society

Saudi female driver Aziza Al Yousef and Qatar’s Sheikha Al-Mayassa top the list of most powerful Arabs in culture and society.

Five Minutes With… Imad Charafeddine, President, Francorp

The Middle East’s franchising industry is booming, says Charafeddine.

REVEALED: World’s Most Powerful Arab Women

Reem Al Hashimy, the face of Dubai’s Expo 2020 bid, tops the Gulf Business list of the world’s most powerful Arab women.

It’s A Sad Day When Editors Lose Their Mojo

Money must never compromise editorial freedom, writes Iain Akerman, editor of Campaign.

REVEALED: World’s Most Powerful Arabs In Finance

Saudi’s Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal tops the Gulf Business list of the most powerful Arabs in the finance sector.

Wealth X CEO: Why Money And Power Go Hand-In-Hand

Wealth, among other things, buys the ability to innovate without constraints or boundaries, writes Mykolas D. Rambus, CEO of Wealth X.

Saudi Arabia’s Mortgage Law To Boost Markets

Changes in Saudi’s mortgage law in 2013 are expected to boost banks in the GCC’s largest domestic market.

Why UAE And India Should Fast Track Economic Relations

UAE-India is a critical node in the overall GCC-India economic partnership, writes economics researcher Samir Pradhan.

UAE Banking: Brighter Prospects Ahead

After some difficult years, there are signs of better times ahead for the UAE banking sector.

Fitch Revises Batelco’s Outlook From Stable To Negative

The revision was mainly driven by Fitch’s concern about regulatory uncertainty in Bahrain, it said.

After Syria, Al Qaeda Expanding In Lebanon

The violence is exacerbated by Lebanon’s own sectarian divisions and entrenching them.

Rising Dubai Rents Boost Sharjah’s Retail Sector

Major mall developers are targeting Sharjah’s retail sector as demand surges.

What Property Can You Buy In Dubai For $7m?

A villa in Palm Jumeirah and an apartment in Dubai Marina can be yours for $7 million, according to Knight Frank.

Where Next For Emiratisation?

The issue is receiving greater focus following Dubai’s successful Expo 2020 bid, writes Bruce Dauphin, English Language and Communication trainer at International House Dubai.

Does Apple Need A Flagship Store In The UAE?

With rivals such as Samsung promoting themselves heavily in the country, the US giant may have to step up its presence.

Tips To Create Your Leadership Legacy

A leader’s legacy should be what he leaves and not what he takes, writes leadership experts Debbie Nicol.

Why Mobile Is The Way Forward In UAE, Saudi Arabia

The growth in smartphone usage across the region is phenomenal, writes Ivan Jakovljevic, head of Travel MENA, at Google.

Cyprus: Enticing Opportunity For GCC Investors?

The island nation is struggling to recover from a banking meltdown, but the current economic scenario could offer good investment options.

How To Woo The Media

Journalists are a shrewd bunch and it’s best to be prepared, says Jonty Summers, general manager of Bladonmore Middle East.

GCC Banks Rebound As Economy Recovers

There still remains regional disparity between banks’ performances but the majority of them are seeing solid asset growth and higher earnings.

The Alpha And The Omega

Raynald Aeschlimann, Omega’s vice president and international sales director, reveals how the company has uniquely positioned itself as a luxury watch brand through association.

How The Financial Sector Can Support Airline CAPEX Obligations

Mounir Kuzbari, EVP and board member, Novus Aviation Capital, explains how the GCC financial sector can better support the capital expenditure obligations of the region’s airlines.

Cars Or Mass Transit? Future Trends In Emerging Markets

Rapidly growing populations and rising incomes will drive an enormous rise in car use and…

Davos Bosses Tread Warily In Rocky Emerging Markets

The World Bank last week raised its forecast for global growth for the first time in three years.

Iraq’s Investment Challenge

Can Iraq’s oil prospects offset foreign investor’s security concerns?

Online Content: Bridging The Arabic Gap

Getting more Arabic language content online will prove a boon for business.

The World’s Worst Stock Market Crashes

From Black Monday to Black Tuesday, Gulf Business tracks the stock market plunges that rattled history.

Selecting The Right Digital Marketing Agency

Make sure you thoroughly examine your digital agency’s credentials, writes Vishal Alimchandani, founder of Almond Digital.

CEO Predictions 2014: Adel Ali, Group CEO, Air Arabia

Air Arabia is uniquely positioned to capitalise on the many exciting opportunities that the regional aviation sector offers.