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Explainer: What is the state of the GCC’s legal industry?

With the region’s regulatory landscape constantly evolving, practitioners have to keep pace, says Paul Jarvis, managing partner at Dentons

Following your passion is bad career advice

By all means, go after your dreams – just don’t give up the day job

Adapting to the new normal of oil

The last oil price downturn marked a sea change in strategic thinking

Are big companies in the UAE doing enough to foster young talent and startups?

A number of organisations are hosting their own startup hubs

How do you balance employee expectations and budgets in the Middle East?

As medical inflation across the region continues to outpace general inflation, this poses a significant concern for organisations

Five minutes with… John Martin St. Valery, chairman, British Business Group in Dubai

The BBG is seeing greater interest in face-to-face interaction in Dubai

Who is affordable housing affordable for in Dubai?

The pool of middle and lower-income buyers is much larger and should therefore be the focus for developers in Dubai

The rise of sports tourism in the Middle East

A number of high-profile sporting events in the region could just be the beginning for a booming industry

Airline seatback screens may be an endangered species

The advent of onboard wifi has given airlines the option of using your phone or tablet as a portal for films, television shows and video games

Explainer: Understanding the GCC’s changing remittance market

Hatem Sleiman, regional vice president – Middle East, Pakistan and Afghanistan at Western Union, reveals the latest trends in the industry

Three ways GCC governments can benefit from the entertainment industry

GCC governments can unlock an estimated $3.4bn annually in increased spending, finds new study

Are you setting up your company in line with the new UAE economic substance rules?

New regulations have been announced by the UAE this year which cover several industries in the country

Explainer: GCC’s changing remittance market

From the impact of new technologies to currency volatility, the regional remittance market is facing several changes

The growth of the GCC’s impact economy

From international success stories to local startups, the impact economy is undoubtedly on the rise

Making the case for single tasking

Multi-tasking is not necessarily more efficient or productive despite the popular notion that exists today

The appetite for wind energy in the GCC

A number of wind energy projects have recently come on-line or are in development in the region

Strong growth for women-led startups in the GCC

More female founders are starting their businesses in the GCC and the Middle East. But work remains to close the gender gap.

Dubai’s property market is ‘performing perfectly’ – Danube Properties director

In an exclusive interview, Atif Rahman shares his strategy in spearheading the growth of Danube Properties, and why remains bullish about Dubai

Ahmad Ashkar’s ambitious plan to change the world

The Palestinian-American businessman is leading the way when it comes to the impact economy on both a global and local scale

Exploring the term ‘affordable housing’ in Dubai

Affordability is the result of many different factors – it’s not just how much the property itself costs

Why timing has been key for the recent reforms in Saudi

The kingdom has introduced several new reforms, particularly for women, which has been well-received in society

Revealed: Three key trends in customer engagement

All customer service channels need to be inter-connected

Revealed: World’s top 10 most and least liveable cities in 2019

Dubai was found to be the most liveable city in the Middle East and North Africa region

Special focus: How the UAE is leading the charge in food security

There’s something remarkable growing in the desert – it’s a brand new style of farming

UAE’s Sobha Group founder and chairman: Taking the long view

While succession plans have been drawn up for the Dubai-based business, PNC Menon reveals why he isn’t done just yet

Homeowners vs owners’ associations vs developers in the UAE: Who has control?

Just who has control over your property in this tri-party relationship?

Automation has changed the future of work in the GCC. What about people?

AI has done more than just change our jobs

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Why mentorship is key to closing the UAE’s gender gap

Work remains to be done, but the UAE is making good progress

Why sustainable financing is the way ahead for the region

There are huge opportunities for banks to shift more of their balance sheets into sustainable projects to support social development

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What are the cybersecurity implications of mergers and acquisitions in the GCC?

The biggest mistake an organisation could make is to assume that the company it is looking to acquire is inherently secure