Oman was unusually assertive in opposing a Saudi plan for Gulf Arab states to close ranks against Iran.
Iain Akerman writes about the changes that transformed the Gulf’s media industry in 2013.
Abhay Bhargava writes about how the GCC’s energy industry is going through a critical phase.
But experts assure that the new law will not wipe out smaller insurance firms from the market.
Gulf Business lists five of the most expensive – and exclusive – venues to bring in the New Year.
Recovery of UAE’s key real estate markets remains uneven with robust growth in sales and rental prices in Dubai and slower improvements in Abu Dhabi, says Dr. Tobias Plate, senior partner at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants Middle East.
Poor risk-management could dramatically hit the new-born Islamic economy, writes Laurent Marliere, a professor and expert in Islamic finance.
A look at the GCC’s performance this year and expectations coming into 2014.
Gulf Business looks back on the articles that attracted most reader attention on our website this year.
The ruling aims to encourage owners to renew existing leases rather than bring in new tenants at much higher rates, says expert.
Young female entrepreneurs in the UAE require greater mentorship and hands-on-training, say businesswomen in the country.
Digitalisation and regulation took centre stage in GCC banking in 2013, according to Farhad Irani, EVP and head of retail banking at Mashreq.
Gulf Business rounds up a list of watches that would make any owner proud.
Matein Khalid, a global equities investor and advisor to regional family offices analyses value and risk in global stock markets.
More than a million immigrants from across the world have left Saudi Arabia since March.
As the UAE market outlook improves, DGCX is looking to expand its offerings.
Mining companies have announced plans to shutter mines or reduce operations after gold’s 25 per cent drop this year.
Ever wondered how your aeroplane is guided out of the airport? Or how aircrafts don’t bump into each other in the sky? Here’s a step-by- step guide.
Gulf Business speaks to James Tracy-Inglis, managing director of Saatchi and Saatchi X.
Gulf Business highlights 10 incidents that 2013 will be remembered for.
Women value functionality over design or colours when purchasing tech products.
Predictions range from an EU wealth tax to a plummeting Brent crude price as the market becomes awash with oil.
Nicolai Tillisch reflects on how the different perceptions of time and action prevailing in the region surprise project managers and ruin holidays.
It takes time to create a quality product, writes Anthony Ryman, managing partner of grow, a brand consultancy in Qatar.
The Middle East and North Africa’s most popular music videos from the last 12 months.
Tougher penalties and strict law enforcement are needed to stamp out intellectual property fraud in the UAE.
Over 100,000 Ethiopians repatriated from Saudi Arabia since the Kingdom began deporting illegal migrants in November.
All companies must take responsibility for Emirati careers, writes the author of ’10 Tips For Leadership In The Middle East’.
Some of the world’s best-paid engineers and designers are right now dreaming up the ways we will fly in the future.
Nespresso CEO Jean-Marc Duvoisin speaks to Robert Anderson trackside about producing luxury coffee and expanding the company’s boutique network in the Middle East.