Middle East Warning: Don’t Be Too Beautiful

Are you good looking, handsome or beautiful? Careful, your features may cause problems in the region.

The World’s Most Popular Search Engines

Google is not the only search engine on the web. Here are some others also worth a try.

Rolls-Royce Abu Dhabi Releases One-Of-A-Kind ‘Ruby’ Edition

The Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe ‘Ruby Limited Edition’ will go on sale exclusively at Abu Dhabi Motors

Five Mins With.. The Founder of Urban Yogi

Nisha Varman Shetty is the managing director of Urban Yogi, a pop-up sustainable home furniture store, founded in Dubai last year.

EXCLUSIVE: First Look At Flydubai’s New Business Class

Dominic Ellis is the first journalist to experience the new class of Dubai’s low-cost carrier, testing everything from the cabin to duty free.

Egypt’s Rulers Can Count On Gulf Aid Despite Crackdown

Saudi, Kuwait and the UAE have pledged aid worth $12 billion since Mursi’s removal on July 3.

UAE Credit Card Cold Calls On Rise Again

As consumer lending perks up in the UAE, unsolicited calls from various banks pushing credit have reached pre-crisis levels.

Revealed: Top 10 Tourist Destinations In The World

France tops the list of the most visited countries in the world in 2012, according to the latest UNWTO report.

Four Leadership Lessons From Dubai’s Ruling Family

Dubai’s ruling Al Maktoum family offers an excellent example of leadership, writes Nicolai Tillisch.

Command The Skies: Flying An A380 Simulator

What’s it like for pilots and crew onboard an A380? Dominic Ellis popped into the Emirates Aviation Experience to find out.

Top 10 Ramadan TV Ads In The UAE

The advertisements that received the highest ratings points during the holy month this year, according to tview.

Dubai: The Global Investment Hotspot

2013 represents the start of a multi-year opportunity for investors.

The Most Watched YouTube Videos In The UAE

It appears songs and entertainment make for the most popular videos in the United Arab Emirates.

Interview: How Dubai’s Entertainer Group Became A Global Brand

Donna Benton, founder of the Entertainer discount books, reveals the secret to building an international brand with a Dhs120,000 start up budget.

Yemeni Nobel Winner: Egypt Coup Deadly For Arab Democracy

Karman was the first Arab woman and second Muslim woman to win the Nobel peace prize.

Saudi Feud Too Bitter For New Iran President To Fix

Both Iran’s new president Hassan Rouhani and Saudi’s King Abdullah have shown willingness to make peace in the past.

TIMELINE: Egypt’s Current Crisis

Islamist President Mohamed Mursi was ousted by the military a year after he took office.

What Lies Ahead For Qatar’s New Emir?

Will the gas nation’s change of Emirship herald a new political era?

Saudi’s Great Labour Challenge – Shifting From An Expat To A Local Workforce

After decades of relying on oil wealth to attract expat labour, will Saudi be successful in adopting the reverse trend by assimilating locals into the workforce?

How Can An Employee Grow In An Organisation?

Employees, managers, HR and the organisation have to work together, writes Nuno Gomes, Mercer’s Information Solutions leader for the Middle East.

Du’s Near Miss Twitter Moment

The benefits and dangers of social media are a package deal as companies continue to embrace social media as a tool for customer communication.

Coffee In The Middle East; The Best Way To Do Business

Showing respect over a cup of coffee is a founding element of Middle Eastern family and business culture, writes leadership expert Tommy Weir.

Pictures: Eid Celebrations Across The World

Eid Al Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan, when Muslims fast.

Some Egypt Businesses Thrive Despite Unrest

Smaller companies in food production and building supply businesses are growing despite the economic slowdown.

Turkey’s Lira Defence A Lesson For India

India and Turkey’s central banks have taken contrasting approaches to the devaluing of their respective currencies.

Why The Beauty Industry Needs A Green Makeover

Demand for natural products is rising as consumer awareness grows, writes Aly Rahimtoola, MD of Harmony Commodities.

How To Start A Franchise

Naseem Ahmad Jawa, director of retail at SPRET Retail, explains how, when and why you should consider setting up a franchise.

Qatar Could Benefit From Dual-Track SWF Model

Qatar Investment Authority can organise its estimated $100 billion of assets around two distinct investment approaches, suggests Reuters’ columnist Una Galani.

Which Businesses Boom In Ramadan?

While Ramadan is usually a slow period for most businesses, there are some companies that perform particularly well during the holy month.

Caution Required Amid Dubai Property Resurgence

Close monitoring is essential to prevent a second Dubai property bubble, writes Mohammed Faheem, senior research analyst at CBRE Middle East.