REVEALED: First Images Of New Airbus A350 XWB

Airbus’ new A350 plane was unveiled to the world’s media in Toulouse, France, after months of secrecy.

10 Tips For Leading In The Middle East

Leadership expert Tommy Weir discloses insights from his soon to be released book.

The LNG Ship Is Leaving Middle East Shores

Is continuing instability and stalled LNG production in the Middle East causing the region to lose its competitive advantage?

Shale, Refinery Needs Make Sweet Crude Less Prized

Countries that produce heavier higher-sulphur crudes like Saudi Arabia are the main winners, says Reuters market analyst John Kemp.

30 Seconds On The Business Of… Kids’ Retail

Gulf Business speaks to Annemarie Retera, CEO of JustKidding.

How To Adapt To The New Energy World?

Increasing pressures on the global energy system have led to heightened fragility and uncertainty.

Is Dubai’s Property Euphoria A Myth?

With several high profile property launches, how can Dubai avoid another real estate crash?

REVEALED: Top 50 Banks In The Gulf

Gulf Business reveals the 50 biggest banks in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman as ranked by full-year 2012 assets.

Top 10 Best Employers In The Middle East

DHL and Microsoft lead the list, finds the latest survey by Aon Hewitt.

REVEALED: Top 10 Cheapest Supermarkets In The UAE

The UAE’s first direct supermarket price comparison. Are you getting a fair deal?

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Private Equity In The GCC: Who Will Survive?

The regional PE market is still in its nascent stages, but with consolidation on the way, only the best players will survive.

Middle East Debt Issuers Warm To Cross-Border Sukuk

Development of sharia-compliant hedging tools is making it easier for issuers to invest in foreign currency assets, say experts.

REVEALED: Top 10 Richest Countries In The World

Qatar and the UAE feature on the list of the world’s richest nations as measured by GDP per capita.

Lessons From The Cyprus Bank Heist

Depositors anywhere could have their money stolen at some point. Do you want to find yourself in that position?

A Shift Of Focus For Solar Energy In ME

We now know why but need to determine how, says Hannes Reinisch, senior manager for renewable energy and sustainability, PwC.

Dubai’s Property Sector Goes Back To The Future?

Has Dubai learned its lesson from the property slump that saw prices drop almost 60 per cent five years ago?

OPEC Coasts Towards Deal With Oversupply Fear On Hold

Triple digit oil has encouraged development of U.S. shale oil in North Dakota and Texas, some of which is the most costly in the world.

Why Don’t Businesses Treat The Customer As King?

Businesses need to adopt greater responsibility, writes management expert Debbie Nicol.

Top 10: Dubai’s Weirdest Guinness World Records

Dubai likes to set records, which is why Guinness World Records is opening an office in the city. Time to celebrate some of Dubai’s stranger world records.

Clever People Say Dumb Things

“Everything that can be invented has been invented” was the opinion of Charles H. Duell, Commissioner of the US Patent Office, in 1899. He was, of course, totally wrong.

UK Expats – Are You Liable To Tax Back Home?

The UK’s new residency criteria could have major consequences for some expats, says James Thomas, regional director at Acuma Independent Financial Advice.

The Benchmark For Good Leadership In The Gulf

To what extent should you go with the flow and to what extent should you find your own position?

Dear Dawn… Week 10 – Stressed!

The Gulf Business agony aunt is back for the tenth professional query in the series.

Exclusive Interview: Temel Kotil, Turkish Airlines CEO

Being one of the fastest growing airlines in the world is not enough for Temel Kotil. His goal is simply, to be the best.

As iPhone 6 Rumours Start, How Can Apple Keep Its Edge?

The phone manufacturer is expected to announce details of the new device in June this year.

Dear Dawn… New Boss – The Answer

Gulf Business’ leadership expert, Dawn Metcalfe, answers the ninth question in the series.

Water: The World’s Most Expensive Commodity

The global shortage signals major investment opportunities, says Mark McFarland, chief investment strategist, Emirates NBD Private Banking.

Top 10 Retail Brands That Launched In Dubai In 2012

Up to 25 new international retailers opened their stores in the emirate last year.

Oil Saving Win-Win Drives Saudi Solar Power Boom

Riyadh plans to install 41,000 megawatts (MW) of solar power over the next 20 years.

Meet The UAE’s Mompreneurs

Mona Tavassoli, founder of MomSouq, tells Alicia Buller why babies are good for business.