1959 – A seminal year for Dubai

Without risk, the city would not be where it is today, writes founder of the Emerging Markets Leadership Center.

Exclusive: Agility’s CEO Tarek Sultan on being a logistics heavyweight

Agility vice chairman and CEO Tarek Sultan discusses the company’s journey from small local logistics player to global competitor, and its next big step, Africa.

How to grow your personal network

Iftars and suhours are an ideal time to network. BNI International lists a few tips on how to expand your contact list.

Gulf states get more assertive as Iran edges closer to signing nuclear deal

Six world powers and Iran have started talks to reach a final agreement that swaps increased transparency for sanctions relief by June 30

As factions fight, Yemenis suffer hunger, disease, fear

Cut off from the world, caught between the fighting by Saudi-led coalition and rebels, Yemen’s 25 million people are prey to hunger, disease and a fear of death.

Why media companies are the next targets for cyber attacks

Media firms must acknowledge and prepare for these attacks, writes FireEye’s EMEA VP & chief technology officer Greg Day

Top 10 iftars and suhours in Dubai

A list of the top iftars around Dubai this Ramadan, what they charge and their major attractions.

Qatar building boom proves a challenge for foreign construction firms

Project delays and problems with contracts and bureaucracy have left many in difficulties and their returns uncertain.

Five minutes with…Khaled Awad, chairman of ACTS

The drop in oil prices will not have an effect on the large infrastructure projects in the region, says Awad

Five minutes with.. Yasmine Attieh, operations director, Em Sherif

Yasmine Attieh says Lebanese restaurant chain Em Sherif is working on several franchise opportunities in the region.

World Cup insurers risk flood of claims if Russia, Qatar lose bids

Russia and Qatar could be stripped of their FIFA World Cup hosting rights if evidence emerges of bribery in the bidding process, a senior official has said

A blueprint for fiscal reform in the GCC

With the recent drop in oil prices, it is imperative that GCC nations remove subsidies and diversify revenues, writes the founder of Nasser Saidi & Associates

Anger over Arab wars fuels jihadi threat in Saudi Arabia

A total of 2,284 Saudis have joined militant groups in Syria since the conflict began in 2011

UAE’s booming e-commerce market pushes up smart payments

increasing e-commerce spend and a push by governments to encourage cashless transactions are easing more and more consumers into smart payments

Cyber war: Is the Middle East prepared?

From the dark net to increased vulnerability through smart city adoption, is the Middle East ready to fight the next phase of cyber crime?

A week in the life of…Jelena Bin Drai

Businesswoman and fashion designer Jelena Bin Drai reveals her packed schedule.

30 seconds on the business of… sports retail

Gulf Business speaks to Shivam Goyal, business head, SportsOne

In Gulf, family business empires wary of going public

Many family firms think they can continue to prosper by modernising themselves without big changes to ownership or control.

Five minutes with…Daniel del Olmo, president, DineEquity

DineEquity is embarking on a massive expansion drive with plans to open 24 Applebee’s restaurants and 17 IHOP outlets in the region, says del Omlo.

What should the Middle East do to enforce cyber security?

McConnell, senior executive advisor at Booz Allen Hamilton, offers tips to prevent cyber attacks in the region.

Five minutes with…Ghislain Desjardins, MD, DuPont MENA & Pakistan

The integrated science company is looking to find solutions for the region’s challenges, says Desjardins

Turkey’s lumbering lira

When politicians promote irrational economic policies, a currency meltdown is inevitable, writes the global equities investor.

Will the Tadawul’s opening be a turning point for Saudi’s economy?

The region is holding its breath as Saudi Arabia finally opens up the Tadawul to foreign investors, but are the doors fully ajar?

Are the US and the GCC states good pals again?

Obama sought to reassure GCC nations at last month’s Camp David summit in the US but were they all convinced?

Crunch time coming for Saudi campaign as options narrow in Yemen

Riyadh may soon have to face a choice: accept the de facto control of its foes over Sanaa and cut a deal, or keep fighting with the risk of Yemen sinking into total chaos.

Dubai hotels: Doors wide open, but are people coming?

Dubai’s hotel operators have traditionally seen high levels of occupancy. But with currency devaluation and growing supply, how is the industry coping?

The month that was… May 2015

Two UAE companies that fared well and two that didn’t.

Greek debt and UK inflation concerns help the US dollar regain momentum

The month of May has been a testing one for foreign currency markets, writes the chief market analyst of FXTM

Top 10 cheap summer holiday destinations for UAE residents

Inexpensive holiday hotspots that UAE tourists can visit this summer, according to Emirates Holidays.

Digital: The next frontier for hotels

Hotels can make their brands stand out in the digital environment by adopting mass personalisation, says the CEO of Grant Thornton UAE.