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.

10 Travel And Tourism Predictions For 2014

Dominic Ellis, editor of Business Traveller Middle East, gazes into the travel crystal ball for 2014.

Could Learning Arabic Boost Your UAE Job Prospects?

Knowledge of Arabic can provide job seekers with flexibility in the UAE’s competitive market but it will not trump skill and experience, experts say.

REVEALED: The Best Restaurants In Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi’s best restaurants as ranked by the What’s On Black Hat Guide 2013.

‘Smart City’ Agenda Set To Transform Dubai For Expo 2020

Dubai needs to forge public-private partnerships, collaborate globally to develop localized regulations, and adopt global open standards, says Rabih Dabboussi.

Ed’s Letter: Looking To The Year Ahead

The year ahead looks to be a good one, writes Alicia Buller, editor of Gulf Business.

UAE Public Holiday Dates For 2014

Workers in the emirates can expect a minimum of 10 days off this year.

Will The EU And GCC Ever Come Close?

A EU-GCC Free Trade Agreement is highly beneficial but remains elusive, writes GCC-EU analyst Johann Weick.

5 Corporate ‘Must-Do’s’ When Embarking On A Change Journey

Select the right team and provide training, writes management expert Debbie Nicol.

The Management Headache Of 2014: People Retention

Nicolai Tillisch predicts that people retention will be a major problem in the region in 2014 and elaborates on a simple and effective solution.

2014 Fixed Income Outlook: Franklin Templeton

The global fixed income market holds opportunities for investors, writes Christopher J. Molumphy, chief investment officer at Franklin Templeton.

GCC Citizenship Debate: A Place To Call Home

Is it unthinkable that GCC nations could consider a path to citizenship for foreign nationals?

Gulf States Seek Food Security In Europe, US After African Problems

Projects in developed countries tend to be more expensive, but present fewer political problems and less risk.

Bahrain Impasse Risks More Instability In 2014

Authorities are using arrests, raids and strict new laws against activists seeking political reform.

Mall Wars: Doha vs Dubai

New retail projects could see Doha challenge Dubai for the title of the region’s shopping capital, but who will come out on top?

The Battle For Business Class

In a bid to boost their business passenger base, carriers are investing heavily in luxury amenities, while others have even mulled dropping first class all together.

GCC 2013 Roundup: Travel And Hospitality

Dubai’s supremacy in the regional aviation sector is beyond question, writes Dominic Ellis, editor of Business Traveller Middle East.

GCC Roundup 2013: Transport

The region’s rail projects are key indicators of economic diversification, writes Jonathan Robinson managing director, head of project finance MENA at HSBC.

Pictures: New Year 2014 Celebrations Across The World

2014 was welcomed in grand style across the world.

GCC Roundup 2013: Telecoms And IT

The region was focused on finding alternate terrestrial cable routes in 2013, writes Paul Brodsky, senior analyst at TeleGeography.