How to increase your productivity in a world of distraction

Increasing your productivity at work requires you to be in control of technology

The millennial employee in Saudi: Are we different?

It is time to face reality: recruitment and human resources can no longer continue to operate on old models

Why good audio systems are essential for business growth

The experience of conference calls let down by hard-to-use technology and poor sound quality is a familiar frustration

A week in the life of… Khamid Ismatullaev, founder and CEO of Worldwide Distribution Center

Ismatullaev reveals how he balances work with extensive travel

Growing pull towards entrepreneurship in the UAE

A recent survey suggests that almost seven out of 10 employees want to start their own companies despite concerns over procuring finances

Why it is key for regional CEOs to maintain their equilibrium

How to avoid ‘mountain sickness’ and have the best of corporate and personal lives

Five common mistakes to avoid when your business is facing tough times

It is essential for businesses to take decisions and remain transparent

Building the court of the future in Dubai: Amna Al Owais on leading DIFC Courts

From tech developments to international relationships, DIFC Courts has grown significantly in recent years

How the GCC can be ready for the personalised medicine wave of the future

Personalised medicine can have significant health and financial impacts in the region

Can banks ‘weather’ climate change?

Environmental disasters can disrupt the economy and threaten financial stability

The changing face of real estate in the GCC

After a challenging decade for the GCC’s real estate industry, we look at what investors can expect from the market over the next 12 months

Understanding Saudi’s new tenders and procurement law: What are the main changes?

The law will regulate procedures of tenders and procurements carried out by government entities to ensure they are not influenced by personal interest

Why looking after people is good for your business’s bottom line

It is important for companies to ensure better employee engagement and customer satisfaction

From Iraq to Yemen, drones raise US alarm over Iranian plans

Tehran and the forces it backs are increasingly relying on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), say officials

Driven by the details: Billionaire UAE businessman Ghassan Aboud on his rise to the top

In an exclusive interview, Aboud reveals how his conglomerate has helped drive humanitarian efforts, and explains why Dubai is the perfect place to start a business

Can I work for two employers in the UAE at the same time?

Everything you need to know about taking on a part-time job in the UAE

Young leaders: Gaurav Biswas, 38, founder of TruKKer Technologies

Biswas discusses his transition from director of an international consulting firm to start-up founder with TruKKer Technologies

Young leaders: Ben Samuel, 34, founder and CEO of Fit On Click

Samuel explains how young people are serving the economy as disruptors

Why pre-funding end-of-service benefits is critical for business continuity

Mercer’s Tarek Zouiten explains how a well-structured EoSB arrangement can reduce the cash cost to employers

How Oracle is leading the GCC’s cloud revolution

Oracle’s SVP of business applications for MEA and India, Arun Khehar, explains how the tech giant is helping organisations step up to the next level through the cloud

Welcoming the world: Jumeirah’s CEO on the Dubai brand’s bold new strategy

In an exclusive interview, José Silva reveals the next steps forward for Jumeirah

Rent-to-own: An alternative way to finance a home in the UAE

A rent-to-own scheme directly from a developer opens up the property market to a larger pool of potential investors

Young leaders: Veer Doshi, 22, director of Vincitore Real Estate Development

Doshi outlines the challenges and opportunities of joining the family business at a young age

Five tips for leaders in the UAE to drive market-disrupting organisations

Disruption of markets can only be met with disruption of old-school leadership methods

The value of waterfront living in Dubai

How land reclamation projects have impacted the value of real estate in the UAE

Advertising from the heart: Exclusive interview with Jacques Seguela

We speak with the French advertising legend about Havas, technocracy, and why now is the time for the Middle East’s communications industry

Redefining value and what it means to your clients

Why focussing on asset life, the environment, and ROI is key to changing the value perception equation

Leadership by design: In conversation with Shweta Wahi

We talk with CMA Investment Holding’s 20-something director about how she forged her path in the world of business, from fashion entrepreneurship to the family firm

Safeguarding talent in the Gulf

We examine how the the Gulf region is inspiring a new generation of business leaders

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How Dubai became the ‘third-culture’ hub of the East

How Dubai became a hub for ‘third-culture kids’, why young people are drawn to the emirate, and how it is shaping the social landscape