What digital payment regulation means for the UAE

The UAE Central Bank is introducing a new initiative in line with global movement on digital payments

Navigating financial market fluctuations in the UAE and worldwide

Here’s how brokers should deal with market volatility

As the US dollar slips, has the Emirati dirham topped out?

Jameel Ahmad examines the potential impact on the UAE’s currency following the US dollar’s drop in the first half

The changing face of leadership in regional family businesses

Why and how to ensure successful succession planning

Interview: Starz Play’s CEO on seeking new revenue streams

Dubai-based video streaming service Starz Play is planning to use a recent funding round to gain a foothold in new emerging markets

Is now a good time to invest in the Indian property market?

M.D. Saini, MD and CEO of Shapoorji Pallonji International, discusses the current state of the Indian property industry

All you need to know about the UAE’s tax administration system

The UAE recently issued a federal law for Tax Procedures

Taxing tobacco in the GCC

As the GCC begins implementing an excise tax on tobacco, industry insiders urge for measures to ensure illicit trade doesn’t flourish

Why having the right people is key to your company’s success

Mohammad A. Baker explains how new businesses in the UAE can establish strong foundations by employing the right team

India and the GCC: Bound by history

As India celebrates its Independence Day this month, we look at the changing trade and business links with one of its oldest partners

India’s new tax GST: Will it impact business with the GCC?

India introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on July 1

Five minutes with.. Soluqi founder Benjamin Balazs

Balazs details the motivations behind the firm he launched earlier this year and where he plans to go next

Revealed: Top 10 entrepreneurs in the GCC 2017

For centuries the Gulf region and entrepreneurship have gone hand in hand. We take a look at some of today’s entrepreneurs who are making waves in the business world

The thing about millennials and technology

Steve Tzikakis explains how millennials are driving major changes in how businesses approach the use of technology

Common reasons why a second citizenship can be denied

Granting a second citizenship is not just based on your investment, but also the integrity of your profile

How I got here: Ben Samuel, founder and CEO of Fit On Click

Ben Samuel on fulfilling his dreams of being an entrepreneur

Five minutes with…Tom Rhodes, exhibition director at Cityscape Global

The annual property exhibition in Dubai will hold its 16th edition in September

The digital dilemma for SMEs

With digital transformation continuing to increase in importance for companies, what are the opportunities and challenges facing SMEs?

Strength in numbers: the power of strategic partnerships

Ahmad Itani on how collaborations can boost business

3D printing: Is the construction sector catching up?

Place like Dubai are leading the adoption of 3D printing in construction

Social commerce and opportunities for regional businesses

Your customers want to buy in social media channels, so why aren’t you selling to them there?

Is your teamwork future proof?

Andrew Fieldhouse discusses the importance of developing the way your team works together

GCC real estate eyes return to form

Real estate experts are hoping for a return to form in key Gulf markets this year after a difficult 2016

Unravelling the UAE’s bankruptcy law

Cynthia Trench delves into the UAE’s bankruptcy law and what it means for the country’s businesses

FinTech trends in GCC banking

The key aspects of FinTech that the region’s banks must consider in the coming months

A week in the life of… Ian Palmer, GM of the Capital Club DIFC

Palmer is focussed on improving services for the club’s members

How to ensure social media doesn’t turn customers off your loyalty programme

It is important to integrate loyalty into social media strategies

Five tips for marketing through signage

The golden rule for any signage is to ‘think about the audience’

Is Saudi Arabia ready for the MSCI Emerging Markets Index?

What Saudi Arabia needs to do to prepare for the shift

Interview: Bosch’s regional VP on returning to form after a tough year

German multinational Bosch is seeking expansion in the Middle East, following a slump in sales last year