The region’s leading e-commerce players are braced for growth in 2013 following a wave of venture capital last year.
As the world gets smaller individuals have more access to designers and couture items, says Rivaage Boutique founder.
Before you jump headfirst into the local equity markets, it’s important to gain knowledge of the companies, industries and economy you’re buying shares in.
The only long-term certainty in global economics is total change, says Mark McFarland, chief investment strategist, Emirates NBD Private Banking.
Some 60 per cent of nearly 20 million Saudis are estimated to live in rented accommodation rather than homes they own.
The success of Etihad’s bet will depend on the capacity of the two airline heads to stay on friendly terms, writes Reuters’ Una Galani.
Some experts say the GCC suffers from a lack of local halal certification bodies, as buyers opt for European rivals.
Record market highs fail to secure emerging market status for GCC economies, leaving regional equity markets inconclusive.
Over 13,000,000 people go online daily in the Kingdom and analysing what they are saying is vital for your business, writes Alexander Zarovsky, head of international business development, InfoWatch
Sometimes companies make very bad decisions, such as the launch of New Coke 25 years ago that quickly fizzled out.
Meghna Pant, features editor of Gulf Business, gives a spin to Dubai’s comeback by way of its taxis.
Where do you rank on the GCC pay scale in comparison to your Western, Asian and Arab peers?
The Gulf Business agony aunt is back to answer the sixth professional query in the series.
All you need to do to get all the material goods you desire… is close your eyes.
The Gulf Business 2013 Salary Survey found that Asian expatriates earn much lower than their Western and Arab counterparts in the GCC.
The Gulf Business 2013 Salary Survey found that Arab GCC expats earn less than their Western peers but more than their Asian counterparts.
The Gulf Business 2013 Salary Survey found that Western expatriates earn the heftiest pay packages in the GCC.
Gulf Business’ leadership expert, Dawn Metcalfe, answers the fifth question in the series.
The public relations battle between the government and opposition appeared to end in stalemate this year.
Dubai’s new Lamborghini and Ferrari patrol cars are the talk of the town, but they have some competition from elsewhere in the world.
Long-term residency for foreigners would revitalise regional business, writes leadership expert Tommy Weir.
Although shareholders are watching US CEOs more closely, the top executives are still earning huge sums and receive plenty of perks.
An interview with Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa reveals he favours himself to replace disgraced Qatari Mohamed Bin Hammam.
High levels of awareness for diabetes exist among GCC nationals, but is that enough?
Consolidation is going to be a key theme for the asset management sector, say experts.
Increased social networking and infrastructure development are among the factors that will drive future growth, says study.
Most residents in the GCC seem ill-equipped to handle a fire emergency, writes Aarti Nagraj. But are they the only ones to blame?
What was it like being in the Burj Khalifa during the earthquake? Our structural design expert explains.
Is China set to become the GCC’s most important economic partner by 2020? And what does this mean for the region?
Driven by the GCC’s young population and high-income levels, the region’s food industry is witnessing heavy investment and rapid expansion.