8 Leadership Tips To Deal With Diversity

Successful markets leaders will throw away the textbook and take a leap of faith, writes leadership expert Tommy Weir.

5 Minutes With…Yousef Tuqan Tuqan, CEO, Flip Media

Flip Media’s CEO says the most important skill anyone can learn is how to sell – to your customers, your employees and even to your boss.

From The 97th Floor Of The World’s Tallest Tower…

Gulf Business reporter Aarti Nagraj describes her views about Dubai’s Princess Tower.

How To Rule The World Like…Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal

Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud is the founder and chairman of Kingdom Holding Company in Saudi Arabia.

The UAE’s Nuclear Energy Efforts Are Full Steam Ahead

Following the Fukushima disaster last year, how can the country learn from those mistakes and ensure it gets its $20 billion project right?

The Rise Of Remittance

As remittances grows, Gulf Business investigates whether huge currency volatilities present a challenge or an opportunity for investors.

Top 10 Reasons Your Boss Doesn’t Like You

If you can’t stand your boss, have you ever wondered if they can stand you? Gulf Business lists the top 10 reasons why your boss may not be your biggest fan.

Gold Loses Its Glitter

In a world troubled by chaotic financial markets and a liquidity crunch, gold served as an asset that was both stable and certain. But the commodity is fast losing its appeal. Meghna Pant, features editor of Gulf Business finds out why.

The Rise Of Dim Sum Bonds

Gulf firms are increasingly chasing Asian liquidity.

5 Minutes With… Husam Hourani, managing partner, Al Tamimi & Co

Husam Hourani says Al Tamimi will focus on assisting Asian companies establish themselves in the Middle East.

Why The Best Gulf Banks Are Undervalued

Regional banks offer outstanding value at historic low prices, writes Peter Cooper, editor of Arabianmoney.net.

30 Seconds On The Business Of Digital Photography

Gulf Business speaks to Keitaro So, general manager, Fujifilm Electronics Imaging Division, MENA.

Top 10 Reasons People Want To Leave Their Job

Even in the midst of a global recession people still want to leave their jobs. Gulf Business draws up the top 10 reasons why.

Top 10 Sovereign Wealth Funds

As the notoriously private wealth vehicles gain increased visibility, especially with their emerging markets investment push, Gulf Business lists the top 10 SWFs in the world.

GCC Accounts For 35% Of Global SWFs

With 45 per cent of global oil reserves holdings, it’s not a surprise that the GCC retains a major chunk of the SWF pool, and three of its funds feature in the Top 10 SWF List. Yet, Qatar is prominently absent from this coveted ranking, while China is overtly present. Meghna Pant, features editor of Gulf Business, finds out why.

5 Minutes With… Samer Majali, CEO, Gulf Air

Gulf Air CEO, Samer Majali, says a consultative leadership style is the best way to energize and motivate employees.

The Fairytale Banks Of Paris And Vienna

Don’t write off the long-term investment value of Europe’s ailing banks writes Matein Khalid, fund manager in a royal investment fund.

Alternative Finance Sources to Fund Arab Growth

The nascent but growing structured finance industry is emerging to fill the funding gap in the marketplace, says Anthony Hobeika, head of research at Gulf Capital

Syria’s Rural Economy Adapts As Conflict Spreads

Although much of the country’s industrial production has been hit, the rural economy has been less affected by the turmoil.

Top Start-up Funds In The Middle East

With entrepreneurship in the region witnessing an unprecedented boom, funding options are also on the rise.

SWFs Say Goodbye West, Hello East

Watch out, growing government SWFs in the emerging markets are set to become the world’s largest asset class.

Best Gadgets for the Corner Office

Gulf Business lists the gadgets you need to have if you’re about to step into the corner office.

30 Under 30: The GCC’s Top Young Achievers

Meet the region’s future-makers. Gulf Business presents the top achievers under the age of 30, from fields as far ranging as music, construction, tech, retail and law.

Small GCC Banks Most Likely To Outperform

Why are hitherto underdog banks in the GCC outperforming their larger peers? And why does Saudi Arabia have the fastest growing banks in the region? Meghna Pant, features editor of Gulf Business gives the answers.

30 Under 30: GCC’s Top Young Achievers (11 – 20)

Meet the exceptional young people who are re-inventing the MENA region.

30 Under 30: GCC’s Top Young Achievers (21–30)

Meet the exceptional young people who are re-inventing the MENA region.

5 Minutes With… Phil Broad, MD, Jumeirah Restaurants

Phil Broad says Jumeirah is set for mass global expansion through franchising models.

The End Of The GCC Monetary Union?

The idea of a joint GCC currency now looks even more distant, writes Mark McFarland, chief investment strategist, Emirates NBD Private Banking.

Jersey’s Financial Tale

At a time of global liquidity crunch, Jersey is seeing money flow in from the GCC, writes Senator Philip Ozouf, Jersey’s Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Palestine Bank Comes To Dubai

BoP will launch its Dubai office in 2013 to serve 200,000 Palestinians.