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.
The first in a series of exclusive leadership articles from Dubai-based business author, Nicolai Tillisch.
As global fiscal stimulus continues will the end result be deflation or inflation, asks Mark McFarland, chief investment strategist, Emirates NBD Private Banking.
Boss of logistics company Barloworld says the recession kickstarted companies into investing into their supply chains.
Steven Morgan, head of country, Cluttons UAE and Paul Preston, director and head of Middle East, IP Global, lead the debate.
Unemployment in the Gulf state currently stands at around 24 per cent, according to the IMF.
Gulf Business speaks to Karim Khalifa, CEO of Digital Republic.
As the year draws to a close, we bring you a list of the major events that marked 2012 in the history books.
Dubai World Central is set to become the new hub for business aviation.
Where to go for the best bespoke suits and shirts in the emirate.
As Dubai hosts its annual glitzy film festival, experts say that the local movie industry will take more time to fully establish itself.
Japan’s long-term risky fundamentals will become more apparent in 2013, says Matein Khalid, fund manager in a royal investment office.
Boss of Dubai-founded hospitality company Roya says Qatar and Saudi Arabia will drive new business
Dubai features among the top 25 global destinations for hotel investment in 2012, according to a new report.
UAE banks are gunning for a slice of the growing Chinese economy.
Whether it’s modern plush or vintage charm, the luxury car market is booming. And car lovers in the Middle East are among the world’s top consumers.
Lady Gaga is a US-based singer, song writer and activist.
Following the resignation of the CEO of Gulf Air, Samer Majali, this week, where does the airline find itself as it approaches 2013?
Loulou Khazen Baz beat nine other hopefuls to the TV prize, but how will she spend her spoils?
Johannes Jooste, head of strategy for EMEA at Merrill Lynch, advises equities over fixed income.
As Dubai prepares to build a $2.5 billion theme park complex, we look at the most-visited amusement parks in the world.
The first in a series of etiquette columns from Penny Edge, founder of the Finishing Academy UK.
Gold in real danger of more long liquidation before end of year, says Emirates NBD.