Five Minutes With… Abdulkarim Hannawi, CEO, Abela & Co

Abela is looking to expand its F&B chains Sandella’s Flatbread Café and Bean There across the UAE and Qatar.

Shiller’s Warning: Escape The Bond Bubble

There is nowhere for investors to go to but precious metals, writes Cooper, editor of ArabianMoney.net.

Interview: Johnson&Johnson’s Pharma Ambitions

Battling Ebola, solving the GCC’s diabetes epidemic, and finding a cure for cancer are just some of the ambitions of Johnson & Johnson’s worldwide pharma chairman Joaquin Duato.

The War For Talent: The Ugly Side Of UAE’s Healthcare Boom

With a number of hospitals and clinics starting up in the GCC, the war for medical talent has begun.

Emirates NBD Bond May Signal More Euro Issues From Gulf

Market conditions may have shifted so far in favour of euro issuance that Gulf borrowers may leave their comfort zone and start to follow a shift towards the euro.

30 Seconds On The Business Of… Event Management

Gulf Business speaks to Adrian Bell, executive director of Action Impact.

Bring Your Smile On International Happiness Day

Jeanette Teh shares her tips to encourage happiness in the work place in the buildup to the International Day of Happiness.

Five Minutes With… Christopher Evans, Director, Collinson Group

Competition for consumers’ loyalty is fierce in the region, says Evans.

Iran Nuclear Deal May Open Oil Taps In Months, Not Weeks

Oil bears may underestimate the hurdles on the diplomatic path to Iran’s return to world energy markets.

Five Minutes With… Ahmad Hussain, COO, Global Village – Dubai

The entertainment destination received 3.9 million visitors as of end- February, confirmed Hussain.

UAE Job Market Set To Boom This Year

A stable economy and an unwavering flow of investments will push up hiring, writes Suhail Masri, VP of Bayt.com

After Saudi Feud, Sweden Debates A “Feminist” Global Role

Sweden cancelled a defence cooperation accord with Saudi Arabia last week over rights concerns.

A Carnage Of Oil And Gas Shares

As oil continues its bearish run, the fate of energy shares in Wall Street hangs in balance, writes the global equities investor.

Food Security: Should The GCC Be Worried?

Oil revenues cushion the GCC from any major food crisis but with the region still reliant on imports, countries face real supply chain risks.

Hong Kong: Back In Business

Hong Kong will come back stronger from the pro-democracy protests that spooked investors in 2014, experts say.

With Help From His Allies, Syria’s Assad Looks Set To Stay

Syria’s civil war has no doubt left Assad weakened, but he is stronger than the groups fighting to topple him.

Saudi King Aims For New Sunni Bloc Vs Iran And ISIL

King Salman is trying to reinforce the need for unity in the Arab region and find a way to work around disagreements over the Muslim Brotherhood.

Apple’s Rivals Hope Its Watch Will Boost Their Own Wearable Tech

Apple’s new Watch is expected to be launched at an event announced this week.

Dr. Nasser Saidi: Lower Oil Prices Should Give Way To Reforms

The drop in oil price provides the ‘Perfect Storm’ opportunity for policy reforms, writes the founder and president of Nasser Saidi & Associates.

King Salman Banks On Welfare Spending In Gloomy Oil Era

Saudi Arabia recently announced a new round of bonuses for government employees, a direction that experts believe is opposite to what it should be doing in this time of cheap oil.

Interview: Bentley Exec On Thriving Gulf Market

Robert Anderson takes a pit stop at the Qatar Motor Show to chat to Bentley board member Kevin Rose.

Oil No More: The UAE Diversifies

The UAE is weaning itself away from oil and could be almost independent of it by 2021, say senior government officials.

Syria’s Nusra Front Mulls Split From Al Qaeda On Qatar Backing

Sources in Nusra said that Qatar is encouraging the group to go ahead with the move, which would give it a boost in funding.

Oil Plunge Slows Deposit Growth At GCC Banks, No Liquidity Crunch

Deposits from governments, quasi-government bodies and national oil companies provide around 10 to 35 per cent of GCC banks’ non-equity funding.

How To Rule The World Like… Angela Merkel

Angela Merkel has been serving as the German chancellor since 2005.

Saudi King Keeps Close Hand On Oil In Remodelling Strategic Team

King Salman is clearly laying the ground for a generational shift in how Riyadh develops its energy and economic strategies.

Analysis: Eurowings To Start Low-Cost Dubai Flights

How will Eurowings’ new low-cost Dubai services fare next winter?

Dubai Marina Torch Fire: What Next? Who Pays?

Non-fire retardant cladding poses an enormous risk for high-rises in the UAE, write Barry Greenberg and Michael Kortbawi from Bin Shabib & Associates.

Five Minutes With… Sam Alawiye, CEO, GreenParking

A major challenge in the region is extreme climate and weather conditions, says Alawiye.

Saudi Satisfaction With ‘Calm’ Oil Markets Signals $60 Anchor

In his first public comments since oil prices rebounded, Saudi Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi signalled satisfaction with developments, saying he saw oil demand growing.