Property investment company IP Global lists the prime global locations for regional real estate investors and explains why they are attractive hotspots.
The UAE is well capitalised but banking asset quality remains a concern.
Saudi’s behemoth banks were flush with capital in 2012.
As US crude production rises, is OPEC’s influence on global oil markets in danger of waning?
Gulf Business rounds up a list of the 20 most popular stories on our website this year.
2013 revenue projected at a conservative SAR829 bn, according to Emirates NBD, as spending on education and healthcare to increase.
Ashish Panjabi from Jacky’s says that the company will refrain from over-diversifying and expand only in growth areas.
Many Gulf banks recorded slightly better performance in 2012 but regional differences are apparent. Overall, the region has swerved the ongoing global growth weakness.
Steven Morgan, head of country at Cluttons UAE discusses the outlook for the regional property sector.
The country faces political problems and a hangover from banks that were affected in the global economic crisis.
Carlos Slim Helu is a Mexican business tycoon and the world’s richest man.
William Berridge, FX strategist at Barclays reveals the expected trends in the currency market.
Mohieddine Kronfol, chief investment officer – fixed income/global sukuk, Franklin Templeton reveals the regional hotspots for next year.
Have you ever wondered how much money you make as an expat, especially as compared to other nationalities? Of course you have. Meghna Pant, features editor of Gulf Business, tells you exactly how your salary stacks up against other expats in the GCC.
Irfan Ellam, head of MENA equity research, Emirates NBD reveals the regional hotspots for next year.
Jeff Immelt, global boss of GE, opens up to Aarti Nagraj about ramping up regional spend, the challenge of leading 300,000 people and whether he sleeps at night.
Airline partnerships and new hotel launches marked a busy year for the region’s travel industry.
The founder of the baby’s clothing empire aims to tap the MENA’s region’s $5 billion annual online spend.
Shant Oknayan, co-founder of GlamBox, describes the first 12 months for the UAE’s start-up beauty revolution.
Adopt these key habits to use networking to help grow your business.
As the end-of-the-world countdown begins, Arti Gupta, managing partner at Lead On Consulting reveals what she’d like on her technology wish list.
Corporate executives often shake hands in different ways. And while most of us are aware of the famous ‘wet fish’ greeting, there’s a range of awkward handshakes to prepare for.
It takes less than a second for people to judge whether they like someone during their first encounter. Etiquette expert Penny Edge advises on how to maximise that vital first business impression.
With Standard & Poor’s upgrading Greece’s credit rating today, Cesar Perez, chief investment strategist EMEA, JP Morgan Private Bank, bets on Europe for 2013.
The last 12 months have seen robust regional spending, consistently high oil prices and the continuation of Obama’s presidency.
Its zeitgeist of the year includes the Arab Spring, Egypt elections and pilgrimage to Hajj.
From collecting vintage cars to jumping out of helicopters, the region’s hobbies are eclectic and extravagant.
A look at the new 500,000sqm Concourse A that has the capacity to handle 15 million passengers a year.
Hong Kong clothing store to open 60 stores in the region and India by the end of 2015, says chairman Dr Peter Lau.
Interest in deals is up say experts, but closing deals is still lacking as billions of dollars in dry powder lies waiting.