The UAE government recently ruled that all Emirati men aged 18-30 would have to serve in the military. What’s not to like, asks Damian Reilly.
Nearly 30 people accused of corruption have been sentenced to prison terms ranging from one to 23 years.
Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain have accused Qatar of disregarding an accord not to interfere in fellow Arab states’ internal affairs.
Could a lack of investment in long-term care facilities create a chronic problem for GCC nations focused on large-scale hospital projects?
If you thought the only things Japanese in the UAE were the cars, sushi, karaoke and Daiso, look again.
The new law may not be radically different, but offers clarity in certain aspects, writes Nasser Ali Khasawneh, managing partner, Middle East, at Eversheds.
Up to 14,500 delegates from Nu Skin Enterprises in China will visit the emirate between April 6-16.
Washington’s preliminary nuclear deal with Iran last year caused tensions between the US and Saudi.
Networking plays a crucial role says Dale Carr, CEO of LeadBolt.
French perfumer M.Micallef is looking to expand across the region having launched in Dubai last year, says Nejman
With malnutrition prevalent, there is an undeniable need for healthy eating choices in the GCC, say Kcal’s founders.
Iran and Syria are the main issues for discussion at the summit, scheduled to take place in Kuwait on March 25-26.
As MENA posts strong growth in bring your own device trends, IT departments must step up real-time security, writes Rabih Dabboussi, Cisco general manager.
The recent disappearance of MH 370 has exposed flaws in the use of radar in aircraft, which fades over oceans and deserts.
E-commerce in the Middle East has tremendous potential to grow, says Baertschi.
Dubai real estate prices could triple by 2020, writes Peter Cooper.
A shift in policy is now seeing Japan take steps to embrace the Muslim traveller.
Qatar’s Syria policy matters not only because Doha remains a generous backer of the opposition but also because its dispute with other funders.
A well-tailored suit, crisp white shirt and polished shoes are dress essentials, according to Bong Guerrero, founder & CEO of Fashion Forward
It took Reliance Retail seven years of losses and over $1 billion in investments to find a formula that works.
Qatar announced plans for a raft of projects worth $140 billion after it won the World Cup hosting rights.
The 140 art works auctioned during the event in March raised over $10.6 million, up 65 per cent from last year, said Christie’s.
The deal will reinforce confidence in Dubai’s property market, curbing apprehensions on market volatility, says expert.
MH370, with 239 passengers and crew aboard, vanished off Malaysia’s east coast on March 8.
Any strong sensation keeps people engaged and riveted, writes leadership expert Debbie Nicol.
Last month, Yemen said it had handed Saudi Arabia 29 of its nationals wanted as al Qaeda militants.
Global energy shares offer real value, writes Matein Khalid, a global equities investor and advisor to regional family offices.
Dubai firm Arabtec has signed a $40 billion deal to build one million homes in Egypt.
Despite the brotherhood’s taste for populist electoral politics, no other GCC member, apart from Saudi Arabia, has declared it a terrorist organisation.