A week in the life of… Alida Scholtz, CEO and MD, G4S UAE

Scholtz stays on top of current economic and political situations throughout the week

How Dubai’s mega-projects can remain on budget and on time

How employers and contractors involved in mega-projects should develop their contracts

Predictions 2017: Dr Habib Al Mulla, Baker & McKenzie Habib Al Mulla chairman

Looking ahead to 2017, it is expected that the UAE will continue to evolve in modernising its commercial laws

Predictions 2017: Dr Azad Moopen, Aster DM Healthcare chairman and MD

There’s still a lot of untapped potential for technology in the healthcare sector

Predictions 2017: GE president and CEO for MENAT Nabil Habayeb

Habayeb explains why he sees a positive year ahead in the region for GE

Predictions 2017: Mara Group & Mara Foundation founder Ashish J Thakkar

Thakkar says addressing Africa’s infrastructure needs could be a big opportunity for the company in the year ahead

Farah Al Qaissieh, founder of Stutter UAE and Discover AE on women in the workplace

The authors of Game Changers speak to Farah Al Qaissieh, founder of Stutter UAE and Discover AE

Five minutes with.. Virtual Dusk executive director Tony N. Al Saiegh

Al Saiegh details his plans for online marketplace Souqplace.com

Predictions 2017: Mohamed Al Ramahi, Masdar CEO

Renewable energy is expected to become even more competitive and widely adopted in 2017

Predictions 2017: Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths

Griffiths indicates a more customer-centric approach is coming to Dubai’s airports

How your firm can get health insurance overuse in the UAE under control

Insurance premiums across the UAE are going up by around 20 per cent year-on-year

Predictions 2017: Mohammed Amin, Dell EMC SVP and regional manager

It is imperative to modernise user experiences, empower new ways of working and innovative decision making

Predictions 2017: SKAI Group CEO Kabir Mulchandani

Mulchandani explains why he is not worried about the prospects of Dubai’s hospitality industry this year

A mixed forecast for Middle East business aviation

New airport infrastructure is creating optimism among the Middle East’s business jet operators but for manufacturers stagnation concerns remain

Why Saudi Arabia must modernise its social contract

Saudi’s social contract places demands on the kingdom’s infrastructure and impacts its job market

Predictions 2017: Dubai Chamber president and CEO Hamad Buamim

Buamim highlights plans to strengthen Dubai’s trade ties in 2017

Predictions 2017: Careem co-founders Mudassir Sheikha and Magnus Olsson

The Careem co-founders reveal plans to take the service to the Middle East’s second tier cities in 2017

Five minutes with.. American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital executive chair Dr Jeehan Abdul Qadir

Dr Qadir reveals the hospital’s plans to expand its headcount

What can we expect from world markets in 2017?

Michael Hasenstab, chief investment officer of Templeton Global Macro, looks at how emerging markets across the world might perform in 2017

Why a better understanding of breast cancer is needed in the UAE

It’s important for employers to have an insurance policy that gives staff the best possible breast cancer package

Five minutes with… Kamal Hassan, general partner, TURN8

Up to 90 per cent of startups plan to expand their teams in 2017, says TURN8 venture fund’s Hassan

Five ways UAE banks can profit from digital advertising

Many ad campaigns get lost in the phenomenon known as “banner blindness”

DarkMatter CEO on why auditors and hackers need to sit around the same table

Faisal Al Bannai explains why hackers could be the key to a more secure business

Why a second citizenship can boost opportunities for GCC entrepreneurs

There are several benefits to holding a second passport, especially from a European country

Why sustainable business is key to organisational growth

A sustainable strategy needs to be multi-pronged to have any effect

Why team building is crucial for GCC companies

Team building activities go a long way in achieving better workplace relationships

Five minutes with… Amruda Nair, joint MD and CEO of Aiana Hotels & Resorts

The hotel management company expects 1,000 of its rooms to come online in 2017

How the Gulf construction industry can rebuild in 2017

David Clifton explains how the region’s construction market can recover from a difficult 2016

How I got here: Charlotte Warburton, PA Consulting Group MENA senior travel and transport expert

Charlotte Warburton explains how an internship led her to a career in consulting

Which defence mechanisms do you use?

Life coach Maryam Ghouth looks at the reasons we use defence mechanisms, why some can be positive, and how to adapt them in order to improve relationships