Aldar’s CEO Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak on building the future of the UAE

Aldar Properties’ Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak talks about the company’s role in transforming the emirate, and why the future looks bright for the ever-growing developer

Taking cover: Mandatory health insurance in the Gulf explained

The move to roll out mandatory health insurance across the GCC is generally viewed as good news for its citizens but what are the implications for insurance companies, health establishments and businesses?

Why volatility persists in the oil market

Efforts to tame the boom-bust cycle through the control of prices and production have repeatedly broken down, writes Reuters columnist John Kemp

BCG partner Dr Leila Hoteit on work-life balance and beating sexism

The authors of Game Changers speak to Dr Leila Hoteit, partner and managing director of Boston Consulting Group

Behind the curtain of… Green energy

Gulf Business speaks to Al Fajer Neon Energy CEO Alexis Gianniotis

Hedge funds temper bullishness on oil

Hedge funds’ net long position in crude has fallen by nearly 100 million barrels over the last two weeks

In pictures: Eid Al Adha celebrated across the world

The annual festival marks the end of the haj pilgrimage in Mecca

Taking care of the UAE’s labourer workforce

Here’s how corporations can manage the health needs of their workforce

The UAE’s first female surgeon Dr Houriya Kazim on her rise to top

Dr Kazim has tirelessly raised public awareness about breast cancer in the country

How UAE employers can support their chronically ill staff

The majority of the chronic conditions that plague the UAE are on the increase

UAE’s first female paralympian Thuraya Al Zaabi on her incredible journey

Al Zaabi is now an ambassador for the Paralympics in the UAE

The importance of intellectual property in the GCC

Victor Siriani explains how IP can make or break your business

Fighting fit? Health and healthcare in the GCC

The money and the will might be there, but with growing populations, unhealthy lifestyles and region-wide problems such as diabetes and obesity a cause for great concern, just how confident can we be in the Gulf’s healthcare sector?

Olympics, sport and the GCC

Despite the GCC making little impact on the medal table, the region did not escape attention at this year’s Olympics

Asia’s hospitality king: Minor Hotels CEO William Heinecke

The billionaire chairman and CEO of Minor International reveals the firm’s Gulf expansion plans and explains why recent consolidation in the industry may not be a good thing

Revealed: 7 stats on the UAE’s healthcare and health insurance market

The UAE is among the top 20 countries for healthcare spending per capita

Special report: How the GCC has evolved over the last 20 years

On Gulf Business’s 20th anniversary, we look through our back catalogue and examine how the Gulf has changed throughout the years

Cash crunch at Saudi Oger casts shadow over Lebanon’s Hariris

The troubles at Saudi Oger have also led to layoffs in Lebanon’s Future Movement

Why the MENA region should invest in higher education

The MENA region can support economic goals by investing in higher education and research

Tired of cheap oil, Saudi now working to boost prices

OPEC and other producers such as Russia may resume talks on stabilising output in Algeria later this month

Pizza wars in the UAE: The lowdown

The recent split between Pitfire Pizza and its franchise partner has again highlighted the issue

Why the UAE healthcare sector is ripe for mergers and acquisitions

The country has close to 100 hospitals and over 2,000 healthcare centres and clinics

Destroy sitting disease and get active

Tim Garrett explains how to stay fit in the quintessential office job

Revealed: Top 50 GCC banks in 2016

Gulf Business reveals the 50 biggest banks in the GCC as ranked by asset size

Why corporate governance is key in GCC family businesses

The improvement of corporate governance is vital for the future of family businesses

The halal economy reaches new heights

From fashion and travel to food and finance, the global halal industry is an opportunity companies cannot afford to ignore

Interview: Sofana Dahlan, the first Saudi woman allowed to study law

The authors of Game Changers speak to Sofana Dahlan, founder and CEO of Tashkeil

Vertu’s CEO on building luxury in the smartphone market

Following a recent buyout and changes at the top, the new chief executive officer of Vertu explains how the company plans to retain its share of the luxury smartphone market

How GCC states can transition to knowledge-based economies

GCC countries can leverage their core strengths to accelerate their transition

How I got here: Manoj Khimji, The MediaVantage managing director

Manoj Khimji details his journey to the top