Qatar May Alter Foreign Policy But No U-Turn Expected

The tiny state provided much of the armed muscle behind the Arab rebellions.

Egypt’s “Third Square” Protests Reject Army, Islamists

Some Egyptian activists have started a new movement to promote a middle way between the Muslim Brotherhood and the army.

Iftars, Suhours Boost Dubai Hotel Revs During Ramadan

With hotels battling the double dampener of Ramadan and summer, firms are boosting their coffers through iftar and suhour offerings.

Is Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner “Doomed”?

Bad publicity around the aircraft is just media-created hype and all the glitches will iron out gradually, says analyst.

Will The iPhone 5S Refresh Apple’s Bite?

As rival Samsung leaps to the fore, will Apple manage to regain its top spot, asks Aarti Nagraj.

Saudi’s $22.5bn Metro Project Aims To Shift Economy Beyond Oil

Six rail lines carrying electric, driverless trains and extending 176 kilometres in Riyadh are to be completed by 2019.

How Do We Create Jobs For MENA’s Growing Young Population?

Regional governments must facilitate greater private sector investment and improve education, writes Omar Tahboub, VP of Product at Bayt.com.

Pictures: Timeline Of Boeing 787 Dreamliner Problems

Qatar Airways grounded one of its Dreamliners earlier this week after a technical glitch.

Is Bahrain’s Gulf Air Finally On A Flight To Recovery?

The airline, undergoing a restructuring process, said that year-on-year losses reduced by over 50 per cent in the first half of 2013.

The UAE’s Foreign Direct Investment Windfall

The UAE is banking on its geographic location and high growth potential to attract increasing foreign direct investment from across the world.

Revealed: Top 10 Tech Companies In The World

IBM tops the global list of the world’s biggest ICT companies as ranked by Booz & Co

Dubai’s Unshakeable Confidence

The emirate’s will to succeed will always cancel out the naysayers, writes leadership expert Tommy Weir.

The Arab Spring Is Just Getting Started

The underlying economic issues which prompted the protests that toppled MENA governments remain in place, writes Reuters columnist David Rohde.

Interview: Mpetjane Kgaogelo Lekgoro, South African Ambassador To The UAE

Exclusive: Lekgoro tells Gulf Business about growing trade and business ties between South Africa and the UAE.

Five Minutes with David Butler, Owner, Offbeatours

The UAE-based tour operator Offbeatours offers visitors an intrepid travel experience.

Revealed: Top 10 Indians Who Shaped The UAE

Prominent Indians have influenced and enriched the everyday lives of people in the UAE over time.

Dr Nasser Saidi: Egypt’s Failed Revolution

The founder and president of Nasser Saidi & Associates questions Egypt’s bright promises and dismal performance.

Dubai’s Debt Wall Still Looming?

As Dubai inspires growing investor confidence, its debt problems remain a cause for concern.

Five Minutes With…Arijit Ghose, Managing Director, Unilever Gulf

Unilever has plans to enhance the livelihoods of thousands of people and improve the health and wellbeing of 50 million people across the MENA region.

Dubai Significantly Fuels Your Personal Creativity

Nicolai Tillisch explains how a place like Dubai can make you substantially more creative – and the shortcuts you should avoid.

A New Kind Of Spring – Interview: Malcolm Gladwell

Best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell speaks exclusively to Gulf Business about the UAE’s economic future and the Arab unrest.

How To Diversify Your Wealth

Watch out for lowly correlated investments when you build up your portfolio, advises Roman Canziani, head of Investment Consulting Services at Julius Baer, Zurich.

Sketching A New Comic Culture

US-based Sohaib Awan, the creator of the Jinnrise comic series, is convinced that several regional storytellers are waiting to tell their tales.

UAE League Struggles Despite Riches Splashed Abroad

Among the UAE clubs, only Abu Dhabi’s Al Jazira Stadium has a capacity greater than 20,000 with most crowds often only in the hundreds.

For OPEC, The First Cut Is Likely To Be The Easiest

Sooner or later OPEC members will have to reduce output to reflect their reduced share of the global oil market.

The Future Of “On Purpose” Technologies

GCC petrochemical players must capture the next wave of growth by analysing the value chain and tapping into unconventional sources.

Five Minutes With…Owais Shaikh, Founder & CTO, Lutebox

Video sharing of short 5-10 second videos is a huge growth area, says Owais Shaikh, founder & CTO, Lutebox.

Preparing For ‘The Internet Of Everything’

Tarek Ghoul, general manager for the Gulf, Pakistan and Levant at Cisco, says the internet can improve the lives of everyone on the planet.

Keeping It Professional In The Workplace – Yes Or No?

Should you keep it professional in the workplace even when it is personal?

Physical And Mental Tips For Top Business Form

A physical, mental and spiritual balance is vital to business says Dr. Corrie Block, a regional business development consultant based in Dubai.