Dear Dawn… Meetings Adverse – The Answer

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

The World’s Most Expensive Cars Of 2013

The Geneva Motor Show in March unveiled some of this year’s most expensive rides.

Can You Spot The Chameleon Leader?

Which kind of leader are you? The chameleon, the wheeler dealer, or the humble surgeon?

As Gas Goes Global, Will Qatar Cope?

Qatar will face the emergence of Australia as a new power in global LNG, while the US will also challenge its dominance.

10 UAE Start-Ups To Watch

Start-ups are sprouting up across the country and speedily gaining access to investor support.

Rising Commodities Demand Is Changing The Way We Live

Big picture trends in commodities demand and political upheaval are transforming the way we live, says Mark McFarland, chief investment strategist, Emirates NBD Private Banking.

Dubai Gears Up For Next, More Modest Boom

Authorities expect a 50 per cent population growth by 2020 but financing issues are likely to moderate the boom.

Egypt: What Revolution?

Egypt’s stalled reforms and violent protests are endangering the country’s economic progress.

Saudi’s Illegal Immigrants Draw Fear Of “Infiltrators”

Many illegal immigrants have now lived in the Kingdom for decades, prompting government officials to speak of a “humanitarian crisis”

Will The Upcoming UAE Mortgage Law Slow Revival Of Dubai’s Property Market?

Richard Paul, head of residential valuation, Cluttons UAE and Paul Preston, director and head of Middle East, IP Global, lead the debate.

Five Minutes With… Vatche Keverian, CEO, JWT MENA

An indigenous Arab style of advertising is taking shape in the region, says JWT’s Keverian.

The Coming Of Cyber World War I

Experts say looming IT attacks could be catastrophic for global business and even cost lives.

10 Facts About Dubai World Cup 2013

The world’s richest horse race will take place in Dubai on Saturday, March 30.

Dear Dawn… Week 3 – Meetings Adverse

The Gulf Business agony aunt is back to answer another professional query from one of our readers.

Top 10 Biggest IPOs Of All Time

China holds the first and second biggest initial public offerings ever as Asian and U.S. companies go head-to-head.

Revealed: 10 Oldest Newspapers In The GCC

The majority of the early newspapers in the region were founded in Saudi Arabia.

Dear Dawn… Worried Employee – The Answer

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

The Business Of Sports Sponsorship

Sponsoring events has become a key tool in company portfolios.

Top 10 Technology IPOs In 2012

Apart from Facebook, how many other tech IPOs in 2012 can you remember?

Why BMW Shares Will Outperform Daimler

Chinese consumers will drive auto revenues in 2013, says Matein Khalid, fund manager in a royal investment office.

Interview: Brandy Scott and Malcolm Taylor, Dubai Eye Business Breakfast

Radio broadcasters Malcolm Taylor and Brandy Scott discuss their views on traffic, world record attempts and how the financial downturn benefited their show.

Strengthening Turkey-MENA Ties

As Turkey grows, its influence on the MENA region is also rising, writes Georges Elhedery, head of global markets, MENA at HSBC.

The Cost Of Qatar’s Punchy Spending Style

It is often unclear what Doha wants back from its investments – an ego boost, political, or a financial return.

Five Minutes With… Samir Ayoub, CEO, Mindshare MENA

The regional advertising industry has to swiftly begin engaging with a multi-screen user, says Ayoub.

Politics, Money Overhang Ambitious Lebanon Telecom Reforms

Lebanon wants to become a digital hub for the Middle East, selling excess bandwidth to other countries.

Gulf Bonds’ Huge Order Books Not As Solid As They Seem

Recent bond issues have seen heavy bids but perform poorly in the secondary market.

Why The Renminbi Is Gaining Ground

It’s no longer a question of ‘if’, but of ‘when’ RMB will become a global currency, says Natrajan Ramsubramani, head of Corporate Products at Standard Chartered.

Top 10 Busiest Airports In The World

A country’s global aviation reach is at the top of its bragging rights, with these airports seeing more passengers than any others.

UAE Central Bank’s Timeline Of Amendments

A subtle tug of war has been waging between the UAE central bank and commercial banks as it aims to regulate the country’s financial sector.

Dear Dawn… Week 2 – Worried Employee

The Gulf Business agony aunt is back to answer another professional query from one of our readers.