Farhad Irani, EVP and head of retail banking group at the UAE’s Mashreq, spoke to Gulf Business on Mashreq’s performance in 2013 and the state of the banking market.
The Gulf’s largest companies by market capitalisation, revenues and countries, as researched by Markaz.
Gulf Business highlights some of the biggest endorsements the Dubai Expo bid has received to date.
Dubai aims to operate a globally accepted halal certification process that would be easier and cheaper.
Experts are working around the clock to prevent another cable cut disaster.
Abu Dhabi is leveraging its aerospace sector to diversify the economy, says Badr S Al Olama, the CEO od Strata.
There is a perception that America is an increasingly reluctant regional policeman.
Suhail Al Masri, VP of Sales at Bayt.com suggests the do’s and don’ts to protect your online reputation.
A recording application and a good quality microphone are essential tools says James Reynolds, founder of veravo.com and host of The Traffic Jam Podcast.
Dubai expats’ housing allowance levels lag when compared to the sharp rise in rents and inflation.
Nearly a million foreigners have left Saudi Arabia since March, when authorities began a crackdown on illegal workers.
With only six days to go, Dubai is on tenterhooks ahead of the bid for what could be the largest event ever staged, writes Gulf Business editor, Alicia Buller.
Lead by example and inspire those around you, says the co-founder of luxury technology brand Amodoria.
With a population of 28.3 million, Saudi Arabia is now the biggest user of YouTube per capita in the world.
The Hollywood actor gave a perfect presentation during a recent teen awards function, writes Jonty Summers, general manager of Bladonmore Middle East.
The Dubai Airshow 2013 has marked a tipping point for the industry, as airline bosses are now in control.
Boeing staff at Seattle’s Renton factory will soon be turning out 42 planes a month.
The private sector needs to follow the UAE government’s example and push for female board members, writes Peter Benyon, regional director Middle East for ICAEW.
Nicolai Tillisch reflects on what separates success from failure when doing business in the region.
Regional carriers placed orders worth $100 billion in 15 minutes on the opening day of the Dubai Airshow
Etihad boss James Hogan talks strategy, partnerships and luxury in the skies as he pushes to cap another strong year of performance for the carrier.
Mudslinging between nemeses can be risky, especially in the aerospace sector. But with both aircraft manufacturers holding global press announcements this year, ‘my plane is better than your plane’ comments were inevitable.
Kansas-based Applebee’s is opening new restaurants and hiring more people across the Middle East. Aarti Nagraj sat down for a late lunch with global president, Mike Archer.
A Thomson Reuters Foundation poll on 22 Arab states found three out of five Arab Spring countries in the bottom five states for women’s rights
The region’s aviation future looks bright, but attention must be paid to capacity and safety challenges, says Hussein Dabbas, MENA regional vice president for the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
The manager needs to play a five-way role to ensure a smooth transition, writes management expert Debbie Nicol.
GCC jeweller Damas has declared its global ambitions with the intention to expand the Damas brand to the largest jewellery markets and fashion capitals of the world. Gulf Business spoke to Damas CEO Anan Fakhreddin just after the announcement.
Rory McIlroy won last year’s Dubai event and believes he can mount a decent defence.
‘Ambitious’ senior level executives are fuelling the growth of online courses, writes Dr Alan Southern, director of e-learning at the University of Liverpool.
Either ban smoking or make smoking legal. Either ban Niqab driving or make Niqab driving legal. Do not make it illegal and then not enforce the law. That causes a violent society.