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
With costs going up more quickly than budgets, the picture is a challenging one for anyone involved in events
Auto companies are increasingly plugged into cyber threats
The current ban on carry-on electronics on flights to the US means a time-consuming process for passengers
A decade after the start of the global financial crisis, Lucy O’Carroll reveals the lessons she learned from the dark days of 2007
Amid shifting consumer habits and the imminent arrival of Amazon, Gulf retailers are warned to adapt or face a similar fate to their global peers
You need to keep up with the hard data, but you also need to stay abreast of industry insights, opinion and commentary
Stuart Anderson discusses the ways in which meaningful long-term change can be made to corporate governance in the Gulf
It is important to sustain employee engagement in the workplace
As technology continues to develop at pace, we examine the impact on logistics, and how the industry is moving into a new era
Barrie details her journey from schooling on the Shetland Islands to the JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai
Amid tougher economic conditions, technology is bringing change to the Gulf’s personal finance market
A CEO who is heavily involved in his/her company’s benefits plan can have a strong influence on how cost-effective it is
Ian Dillon, co-founder of smartphone banking concept NOW Money, explains how the company is helping potentially millions of low-income workers take control of their finances
Murtaza Khan discusses the role of immigration regulation in developing strong foundations for business
As technological development continues to gather pace, IoT can enhance the exchange of ideas, transactions and services
Seyfferdt details her week managing corporate events and unwinding by walking the dogs
UAE entrepreneur Khalid Basaeed gets candid about the challenges he faced in creating his luxury brand Feathers and where he plans to go next
Here’s how green financing could develop throughout 2017
The basic steps you should take to ensure you’re making the right hire for your company
Telecommunication companies can use design to build trust among consumers
Inpatient spending in the GCC is estimated to grow from $16.4bn in 2015 to $28.9bn in 2020
Abdulla Al Gurg reveals how companies from the UAE can compete at a global level and strengthen the local economy in the process
Amid slowing global growth and even declining sales last year in the Gulf region, mobile manufacturers are hoping to regain momentum in 2017
Selim Chidiac explains how the Saudi jewellery manufacturer and distributor has weathered tough economic times and why it will look different in five years’ time
The new standard contract became mandatory from March 1, 2017
Summit Ahuja, partner at Just Legal consultancy, explains how family businesses can avoid a chaotic transition from one generation to the next
FX Options helps investors to balance risks in their portfolio
Bani Haddad examines the benefits of third-party hotel management and how it can help transform Dubai’s economy
Levey details his packed schedule as the aqua-theatre show prepares to launch