Dear Dawn… New Boss – The Answer

Gulf Business’ leadership expert, Dawn Metcalfe, answers the ninth question in the series.

Water: The World’s Most Expensive Commodity

The global shortage signals major investment opportunities, says Mark McFarland, chief investment strategist, Emirates NBD Private Banking.

Top 10 Retail Brands That Launched In Dubai In 2012

Up to 25 new international retailers opened their stores in the emirate last year.

Oil Saving Win-Win Drives Saudi Solar Power Boom

Riyadh plans to install 41,000 megawatts (MW) of solar power over the next 20 years.

Meet The UAE’s Mompreneurs

Mona Tavassoli, founder of MomSouq, tells Alicia Buller why babies are good for business.

Middle East Q1 Car Sales Break Records, Again

Impressive figures from BMW, Audi, Volkswagen and Rolls-Royce indicate the region’s economy is purring along nicely.

The Wide-Reaching Implications Of Iran Trade Sanctions On UAE Business

It’s more important than ever that local companies monitor their exposure to Iran trade and sanctions, writes Ben Constance, partner, Taylor Wessing, Middle East.

Dubai’s Boom-Time Boys: Where Are They Now?

Gulf Business investigates the current CV status of some of Dubai’s former celebrity CEOs.

REVEALED: The Biggest Banks In Qatar

Taken from the Gulf Business Top 50 Banks, these are the biggest banks in Qatar by 2012 total assets.

REVEALED: The Biggest Banks In The UAE

Taken from the Gulf Business Top 50 Banks, these are the biggest banks in the UAE by 2012 total assets.

REVEALED: The Biggest Banks In Saudi Arabia

Taken from the Gulf Business Top 50 Banks, these are the biggest banks in the Kingdom by 2012 total assets.

Dear Dawn… Week 9 – New Boss

The Gulf Business agony aunt is back for the ninth professional query in the series.

Dear Dawn… Facebook Friend – The Answer

Gulf Business’ leadership expert, Dawn Metcalfe, answers the eighth question in the series.

Fairmont President: New Hotels For UAE And GCC

Hotels in Ajman, Fujairah and the delayed resort in Abu Dhabi will open alongside new projects in Riyadh and Amman.

Storm Clouds Over The Euro

Persistent problems weigh heavy on Europe

Kuwait Court Ruling May Threaten Economic Recovery

One of the world’s richest countries per capita, Kuwait has struggled for years to get big infrastructure projects off the ground because of bureaucratic red tape and political turmoil.

Where Are Oil Prices Headed In 2013?

US growth remains weak, the European debt crisis is dragging on and instability is affecting the Middle East’s oil supply.

Saudi Regulations Target Stock Market Speculators

The Capital Market Authority announced a series of measures designed to reduce the volatility of shares, make them harder to manipulate and improve the quality of listed companies.

How To Rule The World Like… Lee Kun-Hee

Lee Kun-Hee is the chairman of South Korea’s Samsung Group.

Can Dubai Become The World’s Leading Islamic Business Hub?

Dubai hopes to tap into the trillion-dollar Islamic finance industry and has ambitious aspirations to become the global hub. Can it succeed?

Smart Partnerships: The New Face Of Outsourcing

Outsourcing is no longer a strategy just for cost effectiveness, writes Frank Courtney, chief executive for EMEA, Barloworld Logistics.

Skype Users In The UAE Won’t Go To Jail – Experts

Etisalat recently announced that it has unblocked Skype, but VoIP services by external providers are still banned in the UAE.

Full Steam Ahead For Abu Dhabi Ports Company

The Abu Dhabi Ports Company’s ambitious Dhs26.5 billion megaproject is powering ahead and on track to establish the UAE as a global maritime hub.

Dear Dawn… Week 8 – Facebook Friend

The Gulf Business agony aunt is back to answer the eighth professional query in the series.

Investment Guru Mobius Eyes The Gulf

Veteran emerging markets investor Mark Mobius reveals why he wants to double investments in Saudi Arabia.

Top 10 Brands Lost In Translation

In today’s global economy brand names and adverts are translated into many languages, sometimes with unintended, damaging or hilarious results.

Businesses Need To Pick Up The Pace

Healthy risk taking leads to healthy profits, writes leadership expert Tommy Weir.

Dear Dawn… Really Sorry – The Answer

Gulf Business’ leadership expert, Dawn Metcalfe, answers the seventh question in the series.

Kuwait Making Tentative Steps To Connect With Youth

Dozens of activists and political figures have been charged since late last year with insulting ruler Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah.

30 Seconds On The Business Of…Fashion

Gulf Business speaks to Bong Guerrero, founder and CEO of Fashion Forward.