Five Reasons For SMEs To Join Social Media

Fatima el Malki, social media manager at Active PR, explains why it is critical for SMEs to be on social media.

CEO Predictions 2014 : V. Shankar, Executive Director & CEO, EMEA, Americas, Standard Chartered

Emerging markets continue to be the engine of global growth, writes Shankar.

Revealed: Countries With The Highest Income Tax Rates

European countries feature high on the list of the nations with the world’s highest income tax rates, according to data from KPMG.

CEO Predictions 2014: Gerald Lawless, President And Group CEO, Jumeirah Group

The Dubai-based luxury hotel chain plans to announce many new management contracts in 2014, says Lawless.

Arab Health 2014: What To Expect

Arab Health expects to receive around 85, 000 visitors this year with 3,900 exhibitors from across 64 countries worldwide.

How To Handle Having Your Authority Questioned

Roger Delves, director of Masters in Management at Ashridge Business School, shares his advice for managers who face having their authority challenged.

CEO Predictions 2014: Tim Clark, President, Emirates

2014 will see the launch of more new routes and further aircraft delivery for Dubai airline Emirates, writes Tim Clark.

CEO Predictions 2014: Elie Khouri, CEO, Omnicom Media Group MENA

A rising GDP, growing digital usage and sports fever will drive the region’s advertising market in 2014.

UAE – Jersey Ties Strengthen

The island is widening its relationship with the UAE to grow beyond finance, writes Senator Ian Gorst, chief minister of Jersey.

Matein Khalid: Banking On Change

Gulf bank shares face myriad macro risks in 2014, says Matein Khalid, a global equities investor and advisor to regional family offices.

The Future of Sound Is Wireless

Peter Hartmann, Jabra’s director of Product Management, examines why demand for wireless audio accessories is growing.

North Africa Battles Investor Uncertainty

GCC and international investors remain wary of North Africa, with the region in the throes of political, economic and social instability.

How To Rule The World Like… Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela was the former South African President.

Top 10 Safest Airlines In The World

Nervous flyer? Fear no more. Fly with one of these airlines to (almost) guarantee your safety.

Top 10 Fastest Trains In The World

Two Chinese trains top the list, with the fastest one reaching speeds of 431 km/h.

Allow Your Investments To Divide And Conquer

Diversification is key to earning better rewards and balancing market fluctuations.

UAE Salmon Farms: A Big Catch

An Abu Dhabi company plans to bring the region’s first ever salmon farm to the capital.

GCC Oil Subsidies Removal Could Cause ‘Stagflation’

Experts say that subsidies should be gradually removed to avoid sudden short-term economic shocks.

Islamic Banking Evolves

Sharia-compliant lenders are growing but non-core assets will become less visible.

Are GCC Family Businesses Tightly Governed?

Family businesses must become more transparent for better profitablity and longevity.

Kuwait: The Sleeping Giant

Having lagged behind its regional peers due to political and socio-economic issues is Kuwait ready to awaken from its slumber?

10 Hot Consumer Trends For 2014

Anders Lindblad, president of Ericsson Region Middle East, says our bodies will become our new passwords.

Qatar: More Than Just A Gas Nation?

With a new leader at the helm and the emirate’s gas boom coming to an end, can Qatar maintain its economic and political momentum?

Dr Nasser Saidi: Iran’s New Direction

The founder and president of Nasser Saidi & Associates explains why détente with Iran is a game changer.

Salary Survey Revisited

Since the Salary Survey nine months ago, a fifth of professionals in the region have seen their financial situation improve – but almost half claim it has remained the same.

30 Seconds On The Business Of… App Development In The GCC

Gulf Business speaks to Dinesh Lalvani, founder and CEO at Growl Media.

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Building Sustainable Capital Positions

Increased liquidity is a requirement for competing in a global arena and meeting Basel III regulations.

How Did The CEO Predictions Come To Pass?

At the start of 2013, Gulf Business asked the region’s business leaders to gaze into their crystal balls and predict the Gulf’s fortunes for the year ahead. How did they do?

DME Targets Asia Sales Growth In 2014

Dubai Mercantile Exchange CEO, Christopher Fix, is looking to establish DME Oman as the price benchmark for Middle East crude heading East

Revealed: 10 Biggest Controversies In 2013

From classified information leaks to human rights abuse allegations, 2013 saw its fair share of controversies.