The authors of Game Changers speak to the managing director of the Crescent Group, Badr Jafar
For every Careem there are hundreds of start-ups that still fail to even get an audience in front of regional investors
Up to 80 per cent of new companies fail in the first 18 months
We look back at some of the Gulf region’s most important events from the past 12 months
The chairman and senior managing partner of one of Switzerland’s largest private banks talks investing in 2016, wealth management trends, Brexit and how technology is changing the industry
Bjorn Ewers reveals how Gulf companies can rethink their strategies to make the most of commoditisation
Ben Samuel explains how he plans to expand his online fitness marketplace
A look at what the Trump presidency could mean for the Gulf region
The $1bn launch of Noon.com is an indication of the big money now at stake in the Middle East’s booming e-commerce market
Amelia Kallman discusses why it’s prudent for companies to lead the way in integrated wellness
The biggest listed companies in Kuwait as ranked by market capitalisation
The authors of Game Changers speak to Manal Al Bayat, principal at Headstart Consultancy and vice president of engagement, Expo 2020 Dubai
The biggest listed companies in Qatar as ranked by market capitalisation
The biggest listed companies in the kingdom as ranked by market capitalisation
The biggest listed companies in the UAE as ranked by market capitalisation
GCC boards do not necessarily stick to international corporate governance standards
Expatriate workers offer value but a bad hire can have serious consequences
Batra discusses his journey of popularising homeopathy across the world
Srinivasan CR explains why it’s so important for retailers to fight cyber attacks
Gillian Hamburger explains how partnerships will help build Expo 2020
Sara Mohammadi explains why there are big things ahead for Iran’s start-ups
Shaikh travels once every week to meet up with other GCC teams
Axiom Telecom founder Faisal Al Bannai explains how his new company will put the UAE on the cyber security map
Andrew Johnston reveals why banks and other finance-based companies can’t afford to avoid the FinTech boom
Erika Masako Welch, business development director for the Middle East at Solidiance, examines the opportunities and challenges for business as Iran opens up
Last year, around 61 per cent of the world’s population had to get a visa before travelling internationally
Sanjay Modi discusses the rise of social media in the workplace
Value added tax is coming to the UAE. Is the country prepared for it?
This year’s Gitex conference was host to giant drones, virtual reality headsets, 3D printed cars and robot police officers, but there were also signs of a more realistic pivot for the future
The authors of Game Changers speak to Donna Sultan, CEO at KEO International Consultants