Going Green: One At A Time

An office assistant at a company initiated small eco-friendy initiatives in the office that is saving his company thousands of dirhams.

Top 10 Fashion Brands In The Middle East

Gulf Business asked Sophia Serin, Senior Editor at Emirates Woman Group, to round up the region’s most popular fashion brands.

Fast Growth Patterns For MENA Exports

The next decade will see soaring growth rates in Middle East exports to Asia and beyond.

Global Investor Confidence Rises in Q4

56 per cent respondents lack confidence in the global economy; MENA experts the most optimistic.

The Rise Of Low-Cost Carriers

The might of incumbent airlines has been tested in recent times by the growth of low-cost carriers. But do Middle East players have anything to worry about?

Why You Should Buy Dubai Property

There are many signs of a true recovery in the Dubai real estate market this year, writes Peter Cooper, editor of Arabianmoney.net.

REVEALED: Top Global Elections To Watch

Next year will witness some of the world’s most crucial political elections, changing the face of the region and beyond.

REVEALED: Top 10 GCC Hotel Launches In 2012

As the Gulf’s hospitality industry grows, international and local hotel brands are ramping up their presence in the region.

5 Mins With… Toby Simpson, CEO, Gulf Recruitment Group

The Gulf Recruitment Group will soon expand into Saudi Arabia and Iraq, says Toby Simpson.

How To Rule The World Like…Wen Jiabao

Wen Jiabao is the premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China.

The Middle East’s Top Green Companies

A definitive list of regional companies implementing meaningful initiatives for the environment.

All Eyes On Central Banks

Policies by central banks across the world to kick-start the economy haven’t borne fruit as yet, writes Chris Tedder, research analyst at FOREX.com

Obama’s US To Fall Off The Cliff?

Once the dust from Obama’s win settles, the pressing problem of the US economy falling into a ‘fiscal cliff’ threatens to raise its ugly head, especially with the looming danger of bi-partisanship.

Why Obama’s Win Is Good News For The GCC

Dr. Marie Owens Thomsen, senior economist-strategist at Credit Agricole, explains why Obama’s win is good news for the region.

Obama: Will He Twist Again?

The result from the US elections, with Obama’s subsequent win, will have a critical bearing on US monetary policy and its impact on the GCC.

Investors Favour Fixed Income

With global markets in flux, fixed income is becoming the new favourite for regional investors.

World’s Top 10 Most Expensive Cars Sold At Auction

Gulf Business reveals the most expensive cars to have gone under the hammer.

Emiratis Happiest in Private Sector

A recent survey seeks to dispel stereotypes about satisfaction levels of the UAE national workforce.

5 Mins With… Anand Rangachary, Frost & Sullivan MD, MENASA

Business consulting boss says Frost & Sullivan will focus on diversifying local company revenues.

Lebanon’s Spirit Of Polyglot Lives On In Dubai

History is too cruel for fairy tale endings in the Middle East. Matein Khalid, fund manager in a royal investment office, explains.

How To… Create a Digital Strategy

Define your target market and budget time and money wisely to reap returns from your digital strategy, says Andrew Lee Miller, marketing director of YaDig.com.

30 Seconds On The Business Of Clinical Research

Gulf Business speaks to Alaa Assem, CEO of ClinArt.

Baby Steps to Arabwood

The Arab region’s film industry is beginning its evolution into a formidable player on the global stage, writes Gulf Business reporter Aarti Nagraj.

Flexing The Right Muscles: Interview With COO Of Fitness First

George Flooks, COO of Fitness First tells Meghna Pant how to get really fit in the business world.

Wanted: A New Maktoob Deal

We were pleased to report on Souq.com’s new investor deal, but what budding entrepreneurs really need is a new mega buyout, writes Alicia Buller, editor of Gulf Business.

Middle East Retailers Scramble For Space In 2012 – CBRE

GCC countries face a battle for stretched retail space as regional and global players flex their muscles to gain share.

Interview: Aldo Flores-Quiroga, International Energy Forum

Hardly a year into his current role as secretary general of the IEF, Aldo Flores-Quiroga is determined to clear some of the uncertainties that affect the oil market.

From Chimp To Champ: What We Can Learn From The Olympics

After the success of the London 2012 Olympic Games, Jonty Summers reflects on the relationship between confidence and winning– both on the track and in business.

World’s Top 10 Most Expensive Watches

Gulf Business rounds up the world’s most expensive and exclusive watches featuring plenty of white gold and a lot of diamonds.

Gold’s Time To Shine?

With gold prices dipping under $1700 per ounce last week, analysts are split over where the precious metal is headed.