How To Rule The World Like…Marissa Mayer

Marissa Mayer is the president and CEO of Yahoo! Inc.

Long-Term Thinking About Oil Prices

Forecasts about nominal prices far in the future, and comparisons with past prices are “meaningless”.

Location, New Rules May Aid Dubai’s Islamic Business Push

The emirate has set its sights on becoming a global centre for Islamic business activity.

REVEALED: World’s Most Powerful Arab Women 2012

Saudi activist Reem Asaad was the highest placed female in the Gulf Business 100 most powerful Arabs list.

How To Ask For Help Professionally

Requesting help may not be easy, but don’t hesitate to ask for guidance from the right people, writes business coach Dawn Metcalfe.

Tough Diamond: Exclusive Interview With Tiffany & Co CEO, Mike Kowalski

The global boss of Tiffany & Co, Mike Kowalski, plans to put the sparkle back into lost earnings with a focus on emerging markets.

Lack Of Funds Slowing UAE’s SME Growth

Although the new SME law passed by the UAE will encourage the sector, more needs to be done, says expert.

Bonding Time In Islamic Finance

The Gulf is set for another bumper year of the sukuk.

The Dawn Of Cyber World War I

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

REVEALED: Most Powerful Arabs In Real Estate

Emaar boss Mohamed Alabbar tops the Gulf Business list of the most powerful Arabs in the real estate.

REVEALED: Most Powerful Arabs In Finance

Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal tops the Gulf Business list of the most powerful Arabs in the finance sector.

REVEALED: Most Powerful Arabs In Culture And Society

Saudi activist Reem Asaad tops the Gulf Business list of the most powerful Arabs in culture and society.

Betting On Dubai’s Comeback

How best to invest in the emirate’s impending economic boom, according to Peter Cooper, editor of Arabianmoney.net.

30 Seconds On The Business Of…Paper Conversion

Gulf Business speaks to Vinesh Bhimani, managing director of Kimoha.

CEO Predictions 2013: Mustafa O. Vazayil, MD, Gargash Insurance Services

Exclusive: The UAE’s insurance industry will definitely grow by at least 10 to 15 per cent in 2013, writes Mustafa Vazayil.

Uncertain Times For Luxury Watch Makers

Despite its recent resilience, the luxury market may be poised for turmoil in 2013.

Oman Rules May Spur Reform Of Islamic Finance Scholars

Oman is the last country in the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council to introduce Islamic banking.

We All Need To Be Entrepreneurs Now

Mark Dixon, CEO of Regus reveals the skill set you need to become an entrepreneur.

CEO Predictions 2013: Sunil John, CEO, Asda’a Burson-Marsteller

Exclusive: Increased need for openness and transparency is accelerating the role of PR companies in the region.

CEO Predictions 2013: Khaldoun Tabari, CEO, Drake & Scull International

Exclusive: DSI is extremely optimistic about increasing its share in the UAE’s construction market.

Islamic Finance Grows Up

Islamic banks must confront the regulators to grow their products.

CEO Predictions 2013: Vipen Sethi, CEO, Landmark Group

Exclusive: Retailers in the Middle East need to innovate and adapt to the changing times, writes Vipen Sethi.

CEO Predictions 2013: Tarek Sultan, Chairman & MD, Agility

Exclusive: The logistics industry must work with customers to reduce risk and manage uncertainty, writes Agility’s Sultan.

Mobilising The Arab Workforce

There should be a united regional call for Arabising the local workforce, writes leadership expert Tommy Weir.

CEO Predictions 2013: V. Shankar, CEO, EMEA, Africa & the Americas, Standard Chartered

Exclusive: Standard Chartered will be “boringly consistent” with its strategy in 2013, writes the bank’s group executive director.

Top Economies Face LNG Price Spike

As demand for liquefied natural gas rapidly rises across the world, supply is starting to dwindle, say experts.

CEO Predictions 2013: Avi Bhojani, Group CEO, Bates PanGulf

Exclusive: The emphasis in the communications sector is increasingly moving away from traditional routes, writes Avi Bhojani.

How To Rule The World Like… Jack Dorsey

Jack Dorsey is the founder and executive chairman of Twitter and the CEO of Square.

Global Economy To Remain Stalled in 2013, Say CEOs

PwC survey reveals that only 36% of CEOs worldwide are ‘very confident’ of their company’s growth prospects in the next 12 months.

Slideshow: Middle East Car Sales Boom In 2012

Most car brands posted a double-digit sales growth in the region.