The outlook for UAE banks in the near to medium term remains favourable, writes Nelson.
South Korean and Taiwan might be the most promising markets in 2015, writes Khalid.
The need for economic diversification and social and hard infrastructure is not going away, writes Ashkar.
The 50 lashes administered to activist Raif Badawi this month signal that religious conservatives have the upper hand in a tug-of-war with reformists.
Amid announcements of luxury suites and personal butlers, are Gulf Airlines returning us to the golden age of aviation?
Production at the country’s biggest steel works has been cut and the port of Misrata has been forced to restrict operations.
As Lego opens its first Middle Eastern store, regional director Simon Bast explains where the toymaker is placing its bricks.
Abu Dhabi grabbed the top spot in the region, ranking 25 among the top 50 safest cities in the world.
Etihad Airways has an important role to play in the future development of trade and tourism into the UAE, writes James Hogan.
Georges Chehwane, founder and chairman of Plus Holding, gives his insights into the UAE’s outdoor advertising market and Group Plus Media’s expansion plans.
It remains to be seen how the oil price drop will affect producers, writes V. Shankar.
Emirates plays a critical role in growing Dubai’s connectivity.
Gamification is a concept that firms should explore, urges Jyoti Lalchandani, group VP and regional MD for MEA and Turkey at IDC.
Yemen is at risk of breaking up with the ascent of the Houthi movement.
Emaar’s core growth strategy is to create prime real estate assets, writes Alabbar.
Crown Prince Muqrin, 69, will be the first Saudi monarch born after the Kingdom struck oil in 1939.
King Salman is likely to rely on stability and continued progress, say experts.
Much needs to be done for it to truly reach its potential, writes the founder and president of Nasser Saidi & Associates.
Satyarthi is an Indian child rights activist and the joint winner of 2014 Nobel Peace Prize.
Gulf banks have recorded much improved net profit numbers in 2014 driven by higher loan growth, increased non-interest income and reduced provision charges.
A bustling hub for global aviation, Dubai International Airport has not sat idle when it comes to large-scale investments in expansion and upgrades.
Governments will probably liquidate some of their fund assets to cover budget deficits as their revenues fall; if Brent stays at its current level around $50.
Al-Houthi, in his early 30s, rarely appears in public or gives press interviews, but has positioned himself as a revolutionary national leader.
The money transfer operator is hoping to see a 15-20 per cent growth in its business this year.
GQ Bar and Vogue Cafe owner Inspired Global plans to bring an additional Vogue Licensed outlet to the region this year, according to CEO, Seehal Shah.
Top performers can be made, writes Manfred Kets de Vries, professor of Leadership Development & Organisational Change, INSEAD.
Key markets are in trouble and the US economy cannot isolate itself from their impact, writes Peter Cooper, editor of ArabianMoney.net.
The Saudi domestic economy is softening as oil prices head south. Can it cope with the crash?
In 2014, bourses in the UAE and Qatar were upgraded to emerging markets status. Could the opening of Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul see it follow?
Consumers are still spending, companies are investing, and governments are announcing record budgets for 2015.