Why perfumery is big business

A desire for exclusivity is driving consumers to niche fragrance brands – says Geoffrey Nejman

Gulf Arabs oppose Russia role in Syria, still bent on Assad’s ouster

Saudi Arabia and the other Gulf states have reaffirmed their opposition to Assad, but have not said publicly how they intend to deal with the arrival of the Russian forces

OPEC winning against US shale producers in short-term market

Gulf oil sources believe that low oil prices have so far been successful in stimulating demand for crude

Taiwanese firms turn to Internet of Things as PC sales tumble

Taiwanese firms are banking on demand for connected devices and sensors as they look to offset a slowdown in the PC industry

A week in the life of Alex Kratena

Head bartender of London’s Artesian cocktail bar Alex Kratena shares his globetrotting schedule – including Dubai

JetSmarter: Bringing private jets to the masses

Having successfully closed a $20m funding round the ‘Uber of private aviation’ is plotting the next phase of its expansion

How to commercialise telecom data while protecting privacy

Commercialising telecoms data doesn’t mean that telecom operators are handing over this information, writes the CEO of Real Impact Analytics

Why retailers should socialise their websites

It is critical for retailers to tap into user generated content, writes regional director MENA at Engage Sciences Claudio Esposito-Aiardo

Top 10 events in Dubai during Eid Al Adha 2015

There’s plenty to do in Dubai during the long Eid Al Adha weekend. Gulf Business picks a few favourites

Five last minute Eid deals in the UAE

Daily deals websites Cobone and Groupon have a range of options for Eid Al Adha

The dawn of the cloud era

Increasingly adoption of cloud is triggering a hardware market revolution, writes research analyst at IDC MEA Amro Alkhatib

Kuwait stock delistings threaten market’s status

Since the start of 2014, when Kuwait had 211 listed firms, 24 have announced plans to delist

Culture is a bad excuse for not being a good leader

The most effective leaders share certain powerful characteristics around the globe, writes Nicolai Tillish

Exclusive interview: Science lead on the UAE’s Mission to Mars Sarah Amiri

Amiri discusses everything from the complexities of space and tourism beyond the earth to artificial intelligence and black holes

Powerful Saudi royal heirs will define kingdom’s future

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, 56, and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, 30, are next in line to succeed 79-year-old King Salman

Arab solidarity, fear of Iran bring hi-tech Gulf troops to Yemen desert

Marib has become a key battlefield between Iranian-allied Houthi militia and a coalition of Yemenis and Emirati, Saudi and Bahraini troops

Behind the curtain of… smart airports

Gulf Business speaks to Thibaut Trancart, UAE country director at Thales Group

Innovator of the month: Fruitful Day

Fruitful Day managing director Marie-Christine Luijckx explains her company’s bid to bring healthy eating to Dubai’s offices

Five minutes with… Sahil Gandhi, executive director of Unique Group

The subsea and offshore solution provider is now looking to expand into Saudi Arabia

Rouhani’s nuclear dividend to feature in Iranian elections

Parliament is dominated by conservatives and many analysts say Khamenei will not want Rouhani’s allies to win a majority

Video discussion: Why better air traffic control can help the Middle East save billions

The Middle East can see benefits of around $16.3bn over the next 10 years by improving air traffic control systems

Five minutes with.. Michele van Akelijen, MD, Dubai Airshow organisers

Michele van Akelijen reveals some key details about this year’s Dubai Airshow

No relaxation seen in Gulf states’ curbs on Syria’s refugees

The Gulf states worry about the political, social and economic impact of an influx of refugees

Expectations of Saudi oil shake-up stir uncertainty

While the world’s top crude exporter has always prized stability in crafting oil policy, the changes have left analysts and traders guessing

Expo 2020: Addressing affordability concerns

Affordable housing and hospitality options will be key for a successful expo, writes Ian Albert

W Motors CEO on racing ahead in Middle East’s supercar market

Ralph Debbas takes a pit stop with Robert Anderson to talk $3.4m hypercars, Fast & Furious films and the company’s plans for the Arab world’s first car manufacturing facility

Disagreements over scope and ownership delay Saudi solar projects

The kingdom had announced three years ago that it wanted to install 41 gigawatts of solar electricity by 2032

LIVE: Updates from Cityscape Global 2015 in Dubai

All the latest news and updates from Dubai’s biggest property event

What to expect at Cityscape 2015 in Dubai

Over 300 local and international exhibitors will be taking part of the three-day property extravaganza this year

How to manage your brand identity in a merger

Business and brand strategist Martin Roll explains how leaders should decide their brand strategies during a merger