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

Interview: Crescent Group MD and Pearl Initiative founder Badr Jafar

The authors of Game Changers speak to the managing director of the Crescent Group, Badr Jafar

Harnessing young unicorn companies in the Gulf

For every Careem there are hundreds of start-ups that still fail to even get an audience in front of regional investors

Dubai reveals new holiday home regulation

Top three ways new businesses can succeed in Dubai

Up to 80 per cent of new companies fail in the first 18 months

2016: The Gulf year in review

We look back at some of the Gulf region’s most important events from the past 12 months

Lombard Odier’s Patrick Odier on the future of private banking

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

Winning in the age of commoditisation— three imperatives for GCC players

Bjorn Ewers reveals how Gulf companies can rethink their strategies to make the most of commoditisation

Five minutes with.. FitOnClick.com founder and CEO Ben Samuel

Ben Samuel explains how he plans to expand his online fitness marketplace

Trump and the GCC: What can we expect?

A look at what the Trump presidency could mean for the Gulf region

Gulf e-commerce begins its next chapter

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

How businesses can benefit by considering our wellbeing

Amelia Kallman discusses why it’s prudent for companies to lead the way in integrated wellness

Revealed: Top 10 companies in Kuwait in 2016

The biggest listed companies in Kuwait as ranked by market capitalisation

Manal Al Bayat, VP of engagement at Expo 2020 Dubai, on the status of Arab women

The authors of Game Changers speak to Manal Al Bayat, principal at Headstart Consultancy and vice president of engagement, Expo 2020 Dubai

Revealed: Top 10 companies in Qatar in 2016

The biggest listed companies in Qatar as ranked by market capitalisation

Revealed: Top 10 companies in Saudi Arabia in 2016

The biggest listed companies in the kingdom as ranked by market capitalisation

Revealed: Top 10 companies in the UAE in 2016

The biggest listed companies in the UAE as ranked by market capitalisation