The mysterious (and continuing) fall in Saudi foreign reserves

The kingdom’s net foreign assets shrank by $36bn in the first four months of 2017

Emirates Wildlife Society on the business of environmental sustainability

Laila Mostafa Abdullatif discusses the corporate benefits of environmental participation, and how the UAE’s Year of Giving is an opportunity for the public and private sectors to make an impact

A week in the life of… Virendra Gujarathi, CEO, Invent World

Gujarathi details a week dealing with channel partners and spending time with his children

Interview: Chocolate brand Patchi on its ambitious expansion plans

With a new headquarters, manufacturing plant and boutiques on the horizon, Patchi’s activity in the GCC seems ready to grow

Why sustainability is important for SMEs in the UAE

Here are some of the most common mistake companies make when they want to embrace sustainability

Should you regularly change health insurance brokers in the UAE?

There are plenty of registered insurance brokers in the UAE, so there are several options

Interview: Michael Dell on creating a technology behemoth

Nine months after completing his company’s mega merger with EMC, tech billionaire Michael Dell details his vision for the future

Want to lead with innovation?

Colin Price explains how organisations can mobilise, execute and transform with agility

The CIO: The vital link for traditional businesses to be future-ready

Farid Al Sabbagh highlights the importance of having a chief information officer at your company

RAK’s bid to become a global tourism destination

Once a sleepy weekend getaway for UAE residents, Ras Al Khaimah is rapidly transforming into an international destination in its own right

How I got here: Peter Skudutis, general manager at Zero Gravity

Skudutis details his journey from Billanook College in Australia to managing some of Dubai’s most famous bars

The future of e-commerce in the UAE

Ulugbek Yuldashev outlines the changes on the horizon for the UAE’s online shopping market

Dubai’s Emaar Hospitality CEO on why global expansion is the way ahead

The company is setting its sights on global markets using the strength of its Dubai base

GCC hotels seek return to growth after a tough 2016

After a tough year, hoteliers are hoping to see the Gulf hotel market return to form in 2017

Tips to keep health insurance costs down in the UAE

Health insurance premiums are rising strongly in the country

GCC rift: What kind of an impact are regional airlines facing?

Qatar Airways faces the biggest impact among regional carriers

Three ways businesses can limit their legal exposure in the UAE

Businesses should be careful to limit their exposure to a litigation in the event a dispute does arise

The art of corporate giving during Ramadan

How regional corporations are using the month and the year to give back

The damaging effects of excessive smartphone use at work

Hours lost to smartphone usage impact productivity and health at the workplace

GCC rift could have ramifications – analysts

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are incensed by Qatar’s conciliatory line on Iran

Three security lessons from the WannaCry ransomware attack

Business leaders need to appreciate the importance of security updates

Interview: LEGO Group CEO Bali Padda on where the toymaker is going next

LEGO Group’s new CEO, Bali Padda, talks challenges, opportunities and where he plans to take the toymaker next

Why Gulf mergers and acquisitions are back on the rise

Zeid Hanania and Nadim Kayyali discuss the return of M&As and why we can expect to see more activity in Africa in the coming years

Meeting the challenges of public financial management in the GCC

Why GCC governments should look to professional accountants to strengthen their public finances

The secrets of strategy execution

Executing a strategy is rarely a straightforward process

GE’s chief digital officer on the firm’s transformation and why technology won’t mean job losses

Ganesh Bell explains how the conglomerate underwent a digital transformation

The trouble with team building

Author and business coach Dawn Metcalfe explains her problem with team building events, and why you should think twice about holding one

A week in the life of… David Bennett, worldwide chairman, Sotheby’s International Jewellery Division

Bennett details some of the work that goes on behind the scenes at the famous auction house

The Middle East’s start-up scene: Is funding still the biggest challenge?

The start-up ecosystem has boomed in the region over the last few years, with the recent Amazon deal also signalling the entry of international players

Event planning: Five strategy mistakes that lose you money

With costs going up more quickly than budgets, the picture is a challenging one for anyone involved in events