How Dubai’s luxury property segment is defying all odds

The emirate’s luxury property segment is booming, with price no criteria for the right residence

Libby Duane Adams_CAO_Alteryx

Harnessing the power of data

Businesses need to show that data science isn’t dry and dull, it can be fun and rewarding

Five social media marketing tips for beginners

It’s never too late to get onto social media and leverage the power of those platforms

GCC: How a traditional mall can become relevant and profitable again

The new consumer is looking for a multi-layered and interactive environment, which can provide memorable and rewarding experiences

How user experience is instrumental to developing sustainable smart cities

Cities are complex, networked, and continuously changing social ecosystems, shaped and transformed through different technologies and human interests

How best should HR respond to AI-driven changes

Even while technologies replace some jobs, they are creating new work opportunities in corresponding industries

Transforming higher education for the sake of the world

For higher education to bridge the skills gap and to ensure that university graduates add economic and societal value, it should address key questions

Here’s why the UAE is geared to be a hub for large scale events post pandemic

People want to invest their time in experiences that will be more meaningful, more personalised and more memorable

Geoffrey Alphonso is CEO of Alef Education

How to educate students for jobs of the future

A fundamental shift in the tools of teaching are required to prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow

Kath Kerry GCI Health

Four trends that will shape the future of healthcare in the Middle East

Regional healthcare infrastructure investments in the GCC are expected to reach $89bn by 2022

Crossborder alliances: What does the future hold for the regional cleantech sector

Asher Fredman, CEO of Gulf-Israel Green Ventures, discusses all thing sustainable with Gulf Business in the aftermath of the Abraham Accords

How is the GCC’s energy transition faring

In the GCC, hydrocarbons have traditionally been the driving force for the economies

How businesses should implement employee engagement programmes to boost well-being

Physical and mental well-being has declined for many since the onset of the global pandemic

Board management

How company boards should handle internal investigations

Every case is fact-specific. Make sure that your board, management and counsel disclose by plan, not by misadventure

Dubai property landlords must ‘adjust their mindset’ in a low-demand market

The reality is that Dubai’s residential market has now shifted in favour of tenants, says Danube’s Rizwan Sajan

Potential of UAE’s cloud-based manufacturing

A cloud computing model that is as dynamic and adaptable as it is cost effective is considered a true enabler

How an agitated state of mind leads to decreased productivity

With communication exponentially rising, managers end up discussing work, rather than focusing on doing work

Alan’s corner: How to make organisational change effective

Market dynamics can dictate the need for a restructure of your organisational chart

Top tips to do social media detox the right way

Here are eight ways by which you can limit your use of social media and avoid mindless scrolling throughout the day

Business continuity: How to set benchmarks amid rising cyber threats

The management of business continuity takes into account all of the resources that are necessary for the essential activities of the business

Will higher oil prices help GCC economies surge into the post-Covid era?

The recovery in oil prices presents an opportunity for Gulf economies to accelerate the recovery from the pandemic and strengthen diversification

Understanding the impact investment mindset

Investments in companies that prioritise social and environmental objectives perform as well financially as traditional investments

How are SMEs driving economic growth in Saudi Arabia?

At the forefront of Vision 2030, SMEs are diversifying the economy as the kingdom competes in a global arena

How financial inclusion is a pathway to reviving tourism

Financial inclusion can contribute to tourism development in many ways

What should come next for debutant board members

The first board meeting is obviously when the learning curve is steepest

Why now is the time for banks to strategically review their IT spend

To deliver the future of banking, managing IT spend needs a new approach

How transformational leadership is essential during Covid-19

There are some key traits that transformational leaders need to put into practice

How board compliance need not be so painful

The costs associated with compliance are definitely much lower than that of the risks that might emerge in the absence of it

The role of data analytics in industry 4.0

Efficiency and increased profits are not the only advantages of adopting an Industry 4.0 model

Mai Youssef

Why sustainability is the future of business enterprises

Here are 5 ways to start your business sustainability journey