Getting connected in the experience economy

Why businesses need to see connectivity as the next stage in their evolution

Young, gifted, and Saudi: Adwa Al Dakheel

From musician to stock trader to entrepreneur and social media star, Adwa Al Dakheel has emerged as the face of ‘new Saudi Arabia’. We speak to the young businesswoman in an exclusive interview

Understanding DIFC’s new insolvency law: What kind of an impact will it have?

The new regulation will certainly promote entrepreneurialism, but its impact will be more far reaching

Echo

With Amazon now in the UAE, what does it mean for local retailers?

A successful online retail presence requires a dedicated strategic framework and special attention to customer service

Mitigating financial crime risk in the UAE

Banks can build more robust anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance frameworks through the effective use of technology

Young leaders: Adel Sajan, 30, director of Danube Home

Sajan explains what it was like being introduced to the family business as a teenager, and how he made an impact on the company

Global economy on leading edge of recession

It seems more likely than not the downturn will deepen in the next six months unless action is taken to turn it around, writes Reuters columnist John Kemp

Travel 4.0: Are GCC hotels ready for the youth?

When they travel, the region’s youth have a different set of expectations in mind. Are the GCC’s hotels fulfilling their needs?

Young leaders: Midhat Mirabi, 35, GE Power’s VP – commercial, MENA

Mirabi explains how the global firm encourages young talent to make an impact

Four ways to market your healthcare clinic in the UAE

Paid promotions are just a small part of the overall marketing mix

Why US-based data giant Alteryx is expanding into Dubai

In an exclusive interview, the company’s co-founder, chairman and CEO Dean Stoecker discloses why Dubai was the obvious choice for its newest office

Empowering Arab youth through the power of digital

How technology can help bring young talent to the fore

Montblanc Homer collection Franck Juhel

Montblanc’s regional head on where the brand is headed

Franck Juhel, Montblanc’s president for the Middle East, India and Africa, discusses the luxury brand’s performance over the past year

How I got here… Anna Skigin, CEO of Frank Porter

Frank Porter, the Airbnb management company Skigin founded in Dubai is making “strong ground”, she says

Getting to the heart of Abu Dhabi’s Hub71

The head of the new hub, Mahmoud Adi, tells Gulf Business why the project is so important, and how it plans to become a world-beating initiative

How the UAE is leading the way for green financing in the GCC

GCC governments are laying the groundwork for a green finance sector to support sustainability targets

Future-proofing your UAE business

Foreign business owners should seek to adopt a corporate structure which protects their personal assets

Global economic slowdown hits diesel consumption

Global manufacturers have reported falling export orders for eight months since September, writes Reuters columnist John Kemp

Six tips to help you succeed as an entrepreneur in the GCC

Commitment to the business and having a purpose is key

Three tech innovations that are transforming UAE healthcare

From AR to smart devices, the local healthcare market is seeing a boom in new technologies

Is data the new oil?

As new technologies emerge and become more established, the role played by data will become more prominent

A new era for the GCC’s luxury market

With economic headwinds impacting the global economy, we delve into how the GCC’s luxury market is coping

Here’s how GCC nationals can get a US passport

Stuart Ferguson, CEO of American Dream, explains the two main ways regional applicants can approach US citizenship-by-investment

Dubai property market will see upturn in 2017- KPMG

What will the Dubai property market look like post Expo 2020?

Matthew Gregory, head of property sales at dubizzle Property, looks ahead to 2021 and the impact of Expo 2020 on Dubai’s property market

What do the wealthiest individuals invest in? 

As the number of ultra high net worth individuals rises, is prime property enjoying renewed interest?

How the Dubai 2020 legacy will change your business in the UAE

Dubai’s expo will have a big impact on the local economy, creating thousands of jobs and boosting the UAE’s GDP for over a decade

Why customer connection is key for F&B franchises in the GCC

For a lot of global franchise brands, the Middle East is still a relatively small market

Building the future of railways in the GCC

Well-developed railway infrastructures can help drive sustainability

Why storytelling matters in CSR

David Thompson, marketing communications officer at Emirates Nature-WWF, explains how to make your CSR campaigns more impactful

Why regional firms must focus on delivering value or risk losing consumers’ confidence

Consumers now place more importance on lifestyles and mindsets