Complete public smoking ban might be end game for the UAE

The country is taking all the right steps to tackle the problem head on

Timeline: The evolution of the European Union

The history of the EU from its post WWII beginnings to the present day

A smart city revolution

Farid Al-Sabbagh explains why it may take years to realise the true significance of smart city development

Revealed: 10 Eid staycation deals in the UAE

With Eid Al Fitr around the corner, Gulf Business picks 10 getaway deals within the UAE

Tim Kobe on bringing design studio Eight Inc to Dubai

Eight Inc Founder and chief executive officer Tim Kobe explains why he brought the big-hitting design firm to the emirate

Why UAE companies must address mental health issues

Companies must have a system in place to support those suffering from mental health issues

A week in the life of… Francesco Pavoni

Value Partners managing partner Francesco Pavoni reveals how he balances mountains of paperwork with a passion for kite surfing and travel

Why a good night’s sleep is crucial to work well

Tim Garrett reveals how some simple lifestyle changes can improve business productivity

Market volatility to intensify as Brexit vote looms

Expats urged to keep a close eye on their investments as Thursday’s vote approaches

Revealed: Top 10 nations with the highest number of people offline

India tops the list with over one billion people still not connected to the internet

Revealed: 10 countries with the lowest business taxes

All the GCC countries, but Oman, appear on the list

Are excessive doctor visits straining the UAE healthcare system?

Here’s what your company can do to alleviate the strain of rising healthcare costs in the UAE

Dubai reveals new holiday home regulation

All you need to know about local sponsorship in the UAE

It is very important for foreign investors to understand the role and functions of local sponsors

How media businesses can stay ahead of the game

Alex Saber explains how marketing companies must evolve in order to survive

Why the GCC’s future could lie in greater union

EY MENA chairman and CEO Abdulaziz Al Sowailim on how GCC countries are responding to oil price volatility

Why public-partnerships are key for future GCC growth

PPPs allow investment in public infrastructure to be accelerated

Interview: Serial British inventor James Dyson

Dyson gives Robert Anderson an insight into the British company’s plans, following the unveiling of its latest product

UAE online platform TV.ae to help boost Arabic talent

Marwan Saab, chief creative officer of the newly launched platform TV.ae, is hoping to bring to bring a new generation of Arabic talent to the regional and international stage

In conversation with Saudi adventurer Raha Moharrak

The authors of Game Changers speak to Raha Moharrak, the youngest Arab and the first Saudi woman to conquer Mount Everest

Top tips for student budgeting

Faced with increasing tuition costs, it is more important than ever for students to budget smartly

Would president Trump care if his business empire fell apart?

Recent reports suggest Trump’s campaign has had a detrimental effect not just on his personal brand but also his business interests across the globe

Marco Pierre White – from ‘enfant terrible’ to international businessman

During a candid Q&A session the revolutionary celebrity chef reveals the life experiences that made him a successful restaurateur

How will Ramadan affect your business?

James Swallow looks to the holy month of Ramadan and what it means for those starting a business in the region

Exclusive: HH Sheikh Ahmed on Dubai and Emirates

The airline’s chairman and chief executive explains how it has ‘challenged the historical norms’ of the aviation industry

Five minutes with… Linda Abdullah, head of Dubai Medical Tourism Office

Linda Abdullah explains Dubai’s medical tourism ambitions following the launch of the Dubai Health Experience brand

Is electric really the future of cars?

Will electric cars replace the gas-guzzling vehicles we have on the road?

What if people in the Middle East lived longer?

Ahmed Sharawy examines the social and economic impact of longer life expectancy

Oil up on Saudi, Russia meeting

Have low oil prices changed the GCC’s spending patterns?

Diversification remains the key element for GCC countries in the current climate

Why expecting the unexpected is at the core of advertising

Samir Ayoub examines recent changes in the communications industry and argues that speed and agility is key for agencies looking to succeed in the marketplace

How I got here… Helen McGuire, co-founder, Hopscotch.ae

Helen McGuire details her journey from school in Coventry, to radio work at the BBC and starting her own business in the UAE