Figures from Asia’s top three importers show that the Kingdom is more or less holding its ground in market share, writes Reuters’ columnist Clyde Russell.
The emirate’s real estate is expected to stabilise this year, but the negative impact of lower oil prices could be felt in the longer term.
The new oil paradigm and what it means for GCC’s power generation sector.
Many barriers such as strict foreign ownership limits, rules for settling traders and its long way into MSCI index are some of the factors curbing a flood of foreign money.
CBRE Middle East’s Associate Director Phil Rist talks about the impact of oil price volatility on Middle East’s hotels.
Buying is easy. Holding on is tougher, writes the editor of Arabianmoney.net.
Sophie Rayer, director of Marketing EMEA & LATAM, Brightcove, tackles some of the key hurdles in video marketing.
Aldar Properties CEO Mohamed Al Mubarak says the company is looking to launch 5,300 units over the next four to five years.
Business education institutions are grabbing the GCC market with both hands, as the private sector searches for candidates with the right skillsets.
Banks are demanding tougher terms such as more collateral, stricter documentation and shorter tenors.
Energy sharing is an idea whose time has come, but subsidy removal is an idea that should have been implemented years ago.
Yemenis warn that the longer the fighting lasts, the harder it will be to restore meaningful state control.
Alessio Ruffoni explains why he is bringing Milan’s Al Grissino dining concept to Dubai, and potential plans for Abu Dhabi.
DIFC’s new Wills and Probate Registry gives non-muslims certainty in inheritance matters.
Interior Minister Prince Mohammed bin Nayef will be the country’s first king from the third generation of its ruling dynasty.
Both the DFM and ADX say they are in talks to attract market makers.
Those at risk should respond swiftly and appropriately, writes Miranda Rushton, senior associate at law firm Carter-Ruck.
Riyadh now faces a test of its diplomatic skills in trying to arrange talks among Yemen’s fractious elites.
Gulf Business speaks to Silvio Liedtke, COO, Landmark Leisure.
Top brands such as Prada and LVMH’s Christian Dior still baulk at the idea of selling clothing online.
Faced with falling revenue and some of the worst stock performance in the S&P 500, IBM is plotting a return to profitable days
Aiman Kabli, founder and CEO of Dubai Job Connections, a web-based job placement platform, explains how to take on the highly competitive job market of Dubai.
Over time, the market can take care of its own excess supply, writes Jay Raney, partner, Assurance at Grant Thornton UAE.
CBRE Middle East’s MD Nicholas Maclean and head of research Matthew Green, give their insights into the Dubai and Abu Dhabi real estate markets.
The move is likely to start the process of incorporating Saudi Arabia into major equity indices by the likes of MSCI, and this could attract as much as $24 billion in foreign capital.
Nakheel’s chairman reveals how he revived the company’s fortunes, and why he is confident Dubai’s property market will not crash again.
The German carmaker thinks that there is a market for hybrid and electric cars in the Middle East, no matter the cost of fuel or the love for SUVs.
Herman Miller chief Brian Walker sits down with Ankush Chibber to talk all things office.
Dubai is planning to be a centre for an “Islamic economy” with sharia-compliant businesses ranging from banking , trade, food preparation, fashion, education and tourism.