Dubai Airshow Gears Up For Take Off

Delegates can expect plenty of space, inside and out, when they visit the dedicated Dubai World Central site in November.

The Euro Crisis Floors Politicians, Save Merkel

Merkel was the only European politician to remain steadfast and outperform the global crisis, says Joe Hawa, chief market analyst, Alpari ME.

What’s Wrong With Dubai’s Customer Service?

Is poor training to blame for the emirate’s appalling customer service in shops and restaurants?

Will The World Run Short Of Oil?

Supplies are plenty, but the days of cheap oil are behind us, writes Jaap Kalkman, senior partner at Roland Berger.

British Prime Minister Voices His Support For Dubai Expo 2020

David Cameron, Prime Minister of the UK, gives his reasons for why the emirate should host the expo.

The Business Of Securing The Web – Kaspersky Interview

Garry Kondakov, chief sales, marketing & support officer at internet security firm Kaspersky Lab, talks increased IT security awareness, B2B and B2C trends and expansion plans in the Middle East.

Dr Nasser Saidi: Solving The GCC’s Water Crisis

Renewables-based desalination is the key to sustaining life, writes the founder and president of Nasser Saidi & Associates.

Deals To Be Done In Turkish Property

From Istanbul to Bodrum, Turkish real estate is not only the most affordable in Europe, it also offers some of the highest returns. Spot Blue’s Julian Walker explains how you can invest.

Tips For Leaders Facing Corporate Changes

Communicate the importance and value of the change to your employees, urges management expert Debbie Nicol.

Saudi Arabia Warns Of Shift Away From US Over Syria, Iran

The United States and Saudi Arabia have been allies since the Kingdom was declared in 1932.

Pictures: World’s Largest University For Women In Saudi

Architectural design firm Perkins+Will has released first-look pictures of the Princess Nora Bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh.

MENA Ad Industry At A Crossroads

It’s about time we all grew up, writes Reda Raad, COO, TBWA\RAAD.

Exclusive Interview: Reem Al Hashimy, MD Of Dubai’s Expo 2020 Bid

HE Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State and managing director of the Dubai World Expo 2020 Bid Committee, reveals her hopes and fears in the bid for the largest trade show on earth.

Five Minutes With… Reda Raad, COO TBWA\RAAD

The regional advertising industry still needs to mature, says Reda Raad.

Dubai’s 2020 World Expo Bid May Fuel New Boom, Say Experts

Anticipation of a spike in demand due to the World Expo could cause property developers to build too many projects, creating another bubble.

Tommy Weir: Rise Of The Corporate Generation

Most Middle East workers are among the first members from their family to work in a corporate environment, writes the author of ’10 Tips For Leadership In The Middle East’.

Biker Chic: Interview With Harley Davidson GM

Steve Beattie, general manager of Harley Davidson UAE, talks about expansion plans for the brand and the MENA HOG rally.

How To Create A Successful Digital Strategy

Keep your company’s business and marketing objectives at the core, writes Ali Sherriffs, digital director at UM Dubai.

Little Comfort For Egypt’s Brotherhood During Sacred Eid

Egyptians connected to the Brotherhood movement were ill inclined to celebrate at a time when leaders are behind bars.

Hope Glimmers For Demoralised Egyptian Tourist Industry

Visitors are gradually returning to Egypt after the worst civil violence in the country’s modern history.

Why The Twitter IPO Isn’t Worth Tweeting About


Optimistic assumptions pave the way for an expensive investment, says Professor Nuno Fernandes, director of IMD’s program Strategic Finance.

Gitex 2013 – What To Expect

The 33rd edition of the region’s largest ICT event is set to be the biggest one yet with a focus on big data, cloud computing and mobile devices.

EXCLUSIVE: Al Habtoor Group Could File IPO In 2016 – Chairman

Khalaf Al Habtoor said he would list the firm once Al Habtoor City is completed in ’30 months’.

The UAE’s Retail Battle

Abu Dhabi is significantly ramping up its retail offering and may even steal market share away from Dubai.

BlackBerry “Still A Leading Smartphone Player In UAE”

BlackBerry is committed to investing in the UAE, writes Nick Horton, managing director for Middle East and North Africa, BlackBerry.

How Business Powers Polo – And Vice Versa

In an exclusive on-the-field interview, Ron Wahid, CEO of RJI Capital, reveals how polo and business go hand-in-hand in the English countryside.

GCC Petrochemicals Sector Under Threat From US

The region’s billion-dollar petrochemical industry is growing, but it will need to work harder to stave off US competition.

V. Shankar: Shaping A New Development Order

We need to persuade public institutions to focus on how to work better with their private counterparts, and vice versa, writes group executive director and CEO of Standard Chartered, EMEA.

Islamic Investment Banks In Gulf Eye Slimmed-Down Future

Bahraini firms such as Arcapita and Gulf Finance House suffered combined losses of $1.73 billion between 2009 and 2010.

Tough Lessons: How Not To Manage Social Media

Recent incidents have proven that companies damage their reputations if they stumble on social media platforms.