The Importance Of Cleaning Up Your Cyber Image

There’s only a thin cyber line between creating an unprofessional online presence that can cost your job, and building a web brand that boosts your prospects.

Kuwait Spy Chief Worried By Turmoil In Iraq

Sheikh Thamer al-Sabah, president of Kuwait’s National Security Bureau, said his relationships with his counterparts in Iraq and Iran needed improvement.

PS4 In The UAE – What You Need To Know

The most powerful gaming console ever goes on sale in the UAE at midnight on Thursday 12 December.

Dubai’s Model Ambitions

Will Dubai’s massive fashion industry investment propel it to the big league?

10 Christmas Gift Ideas In The UAE

If you are still frantically searching for that elusive “perfect” Christmas gift, Gulf Business offers tips for unique and festive gift options.

Five Minutes With… David Ross, SVP, FedEx Express MEA & Indian Subcontinent

The UAE’s logistics sector will greatly benefit from Dubai’s successful Expo 2020 bid, says Ross.

Exclusive Interview: UAE Business Magnate Khalaf Al Habtoor

In a rare interview, Al Habtoor reveals his plans for building one of the biggest destinations the UAE has ever seen.

Is Your Business Properly Backed Up?

Should disaster strike, many businesses in the Middle East do not have sufficient backup and recovery plans in place says Fady Richmany, senior regional director, backup and recovery systems for Turkey, Eastern Europe, Africa, and Middle East at EMC.

Big Data & Cloud Technology In Formula One

How important are the two buzzwords in today’s IT market to the most glamourous sport in the world? We asked Graeme Hackland, IT and IS director at the Lotus F1 Team.

Top 10 Social Media Tips For Businesses

Ahmed Dawood, founder of social media marketing firm for corporates and small businesses Phenomena, shares his top ten tips for companies on social media.

Dubai’s Healing Property Market

The emirate still offers higher rental yields than many global cities.

MENA IPOs Rebound As Market Improves

As market conditions improve, 2014 could be the year for Gulf capital listings.

Putting The Intelligence Into Airports

Technology is key to supporting air passenger growth in the region, says Hani El-Assaad, president, SITA, Middle East, India and North Africa.

GCC States, Minus Qatar, Seek Investment Opportunities In Egypt

The United Arab Emirates, in particular, is rallying its companies to launch or resume projects in Egypt.

How To Invest In Corporate Change?

Companies have to look beyond just financial investments during change scenarios, writes management expert Debbie Nicol.

How To Rule The World Like… Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar is a former Indian cricket player.

Nelson Mandela: A Timeline Of His Life

A look back at the milestone moments of South Africa’s former president.

A Game Of Branding: Business In Sport

Banks in the UAE are seeking to capitalise on the country’s growing obsession with football.

Why Nokia Is Heading In The Right Direction

The firm’s new smartphones span a wide range, writes Adriana Rangel, research director, Systems & Infrastructure Solutions at IDC Middle East, Africa, & Turkey.

Saudis Have Few Options As They Push Tougher Foreign Policy

Upset with the US, senior Saudis are considering strategic relations with other world powers.

Are Our Business Leaders Fit For Purpose?

Middle East employers do not have a robust and rigorous selection process, says Richard Ingram, owner and managing director at Ingram & Partners.

5 Tips On Using Facebook For Small Businesses

Jonathan Labin, head of Middle East, Africa & Pakistan, Facebook writes about how small business can leverage the reach of Facebook for returns.

Dubai Has Won The Expo 2020 Bid, What Now?

Dubai’s bid proved successful as expected and the Emirate will host the Expo in 2020 but what happens next?

Laurent Abadie: Panasonic’s Renaissance Man

In an exclusive interview with Gulf Business, Laurent Abadie, CEO for Europe and CIS, reveals the firm’s comeback plans and a massive drive into B2B.

Looming Budget Crunch Pushes Oman Toward Debt Market

Government spending has been rising rapidly since 2011, when street protests demanding jobs prompted authorities to boost welfare handouts.

Saudi’s Housing Market – The Home Stretch

Property ownership remains a distant dream for many Saudi nationals, writes Syed Hussain.

Abu Dhabi’s Sky-High Ambitions

The capital emirate has grandiose plans to lead the world in aviation and aerospace, writes John Swift, director of NATS, Middle East.

Expo 2020 Win: Infrastructure Boost Expected

Dubai’s Expo win has paved the way for a slew of infrastructure developments in the emirate.

Expo 2020 Win: Impact On Dubai’s Jobs Market

More than 277,000 jobs are forecast to be created between 2013 and 2021, with around 40 per cent of them in the travel and tourism sector.

The Symbolic Value Of Hosting The Dubai Expo 2020

Dubai’s win signifies a re-wired global economic climate, writes Andrew Scott, professor of economics and deputy dean, London Business School.