30 Seconds On The Business Of… Logistics

Gulf Business speaks to Obaid Al Qahash, CEO Parzel.

Financial Services Must Act To Restore Trust

Transparency and ethics will be focus points in 2013, writes Peter Beynon, regional director, ICAEW Middle East

Do Your Staff Hate You?

Nearly half of the region’s employees cannot stand their boss.

Dubai International Boat Show Welcomes Superyacht Builders

Dubai opens its boat show as survey reveals 60 per cent of world’s top 100 superyachts are in the Middle East.

REVEALED: World’s Top 10 Richest Sports Stars

Gulf Business reveals the top 10 wealthiest names from the world of sport.

Retaining Talent Is Big Challenge For GCC Managers

With regional economies expanding rapidly, firms in the region struggle to hold on to their best employees.

EXCLUSIVE: Prince Alwaleed Interview – The World’s Most Powerful Arab

Once again, Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud tops the Gulf Business power list. In an exclusive interview, he opens up to Aarti Nagraj on how it felt to double his share price in 2012 and why he fears for the Saudi unemployment timebomb.

A Dent In Dubai’s Property Recovery?

Could the UAE central bank’s initiative to impose mortgage caps in the country have a negative impact on the fledging real estate revival?

REVEALED: Top 10 Largest Companies In The World

The world’s largest companies by market capitalisation.

A World Of Currencies And Risk

Swiss, Australian and South African currencies may face weakness in 2013, says Matein Khalid, fund manager in a royal investment office.

Male Grooming Goes Back To 1847

Negin Fattahi-Dasmal, founder and CEO of The Grooming Company, explains the success behind the region’s first male-only grooming parlour.

How To… Become A CEO

Rajesh Nagjee, CEO of Chrysalis Management Consultancy, lists five ways to reach the pinnacle of a business career.

Geopolitical Sanctions Weigh On Dubai Consumer Banking

The emirate is sensitive to the issue given its geographical positioning to countries targeted by sanctions.

30 Seconds On The Business Of…Coffee

Gulf Business speaks to Robert Jones, managing director of Coffee Planet.

Diabetes In The Middle East – What Can Be Done?

UNICEF eyes the prevention; global healthcare giant Medtronic targets a cure.

What Happened To Bahrain Air?

Saj Ahmad, aviation expert, says forcing the carrier’s closure may not necessarily benefit Gulf Air.

Exclusive Interview: Khaldoun Tabari, Drake & Scull CEO

Tabari tells Meghna Pant how he braved the UAE construction crash and came out fighting with a billion dollar global pipeline.

REVEALED: Top 5 Most Powerful Arabs In Saudi Arabia

Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal tops the Gulf Business list of the most powerful Arabs in Saudi Arabia.

REVEALED: Top 5 Most Powerful Arabs In UAE

Emirates boss Sheikh Ahmed tops the Gulf Business list of the most powerful Arabs in the United Arab Emirates.

The Agricultural Boom Has Only Just Begun

Farming commodities offer enormous opportunities for long-term investors, says Mark McFarland, chief investment strategist, Emirates NBD Private Banking.

UAE Banks To Repay Crisis Capital As Value Diminishes

The UAE’s finance ministry placed Dhs70 billion with banks to shore up their balance sheets after the the financial crisis in 2008.

Oman’s Ruler Takes Economic Policy To People

Sultan Qaboos bin Said has revived a custom of travelling on month-long tours around Oman, holding “consultation sessions” with local people.

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.