Sweeping Change: The UAE’s New Central Bank Governor

The UAE’s new central bank governor might not be expected to bring major change but analysts say that the appointment is a welcome step.

Houthi Advance Raises Alert For Saudi Border Guards

Sunni Saudi Arabia is alarmed by the Houthis links to Iran and fears they may seek to emulate the king-making role played in Lebanon by its Shi’ite militia Hezbollah.

Luxury Auction House Christie’s Taps Into Region’s Real Estate Boom

The Christie’s name will soon be facilitating the sale of more than just art and watches in the UAE.

War – What Is It Good For?

Some nations and companies will profit greatly from wars that do not involve them directly, writes the senior financial planner at wealth management firm Acuma.

In Pictures: Dubai Tram’s Official Launch And Maiden Run

The opening of Dubai’s latest infrastructure project and the star attraction in pictures.

Will Dubai Tram Boost Property Rents And Prices In Marina?

Following the formal launch of the Dubai Tram today, experts say that properties in the immediate vicinity could see a gradual price increases.

Dubai Tram: Concept Video + Top 10 Facts Not To Miss

The Dubai tramway launches on November 11, and will cost a minimum of Dhs3 per trip.

Matein Khalid: The Free Fall Of Oil

The sharp drop in crude oil prices can only be arrested by Saudi Arabia, which is in no mood to be the “swing producer” again, writes Matein Khalid.

Saudi Arabia Is Not Declaring An Oil Volume War (Yet)

Aramco cut December crude prices to US refiners to maintain its market share, writes Reuters market analyst John Kemp.

Can Tehran Seize The Day?

The menace of ISIL has presented Iran with an opportunity to liberate its economy from sanctions by emerging as a responsible regional power that Washington and Riyadh can work with. Can it seize the opportunity?

Bahrain’s Flexible Visa Scheme To Boost Investments

Bahrain’s new visa policy is expected to boost the nation’s tourism sector and attract more investment to the local economy.

30 Seconds On The Business Of… The Middle East’s Digital Signage Industry

Gulf Business speaks to Niall Sallam, CEO of Elevision.

Uncurbed Sectarianism Prompted Village Attack Say Saudi Shi’ites

Saudi Arabia’s Shi’a minority is feeling increasingly vulnerable amidst rising anger among the majority sect at the plight of Sunnis in other countries, torn apart by sectarian wars.

Saudi Trip To Latin America Evokes 1990s Oil Troika With A New Rival: US

Oil analysts see no sign of a new coalition in the making, despite some parallels to the late 1990s – a structural downturn in oil markets and talk of a price war among producers.

Saudi Arabia Mobilises Clergy And Media Against Jihadi Recruitment

Informed by its previous experience, the Kingdom is using an array of tools against jihadi recruitment apart from the media.

Gulf Economies Edge Towards Reform As Oil Price Slides

The austerity plans may be the first serious effort by the wealthy Gulf Arab states to economise since the oil price slump of the 1990s.

Tommy Weir: Education Is The Need Of The Hour

Every employer has the responsibility to educate their workforce, writes the author of ’10 Tips For Leadership In The Middle East’.

Interview: Glashutte Original CEO On Company’s Mid-East Growth Plans

As his company eyes the Middle Eastern market with increasing fervor, Yann Gamard, managing director of German watchmaker Glashütte Original, explains how the brand maintains quality in an environment clamouring for more.

Next Stop For The Yuan’s Global Journey: Canada, Middle East

Beijing is aggressively promoting its currency to more international investors in a bid to turn the “redback” into a global reserve currency, while at the same time expanding its already considerable political and economic clout.

How To Rule The World Like… Elon Musk

Musk is the founder and CEO of SpaceX, CEO of Tesla Motors and chairman of SolarCity.

Five Minutes With…Ryan Charton, Country Director, Union Swiss

Ryan Charton, the country director of Americas and Gulf region, talks about the region’s flourishing skincare industry and its potential.

Revealed: New Innovative Tech Gadgets Breaking The Mold

Some of the latest novel gadgets that could change the industry.

Why Online Education Helps In The Global Marketplace

Online higher education offers accessibility and flexibility, writes Dr. Ward Ulmer, associate dean of Walden University’s College of Management and Technology.

Winning Over The Wealthy

Banks in the UAE must change their approach in luring and maintaining wealthy customers, according to Simon-Kucher’s Dr. Jan Engelke and Matthew Jackson.

Capitalising On The Middle East’s Rising Food Demand

The global food processing and packaging machinery should seek opportunities in the region, writes Mark Napier, exhibitions director at Dubai World Trade Centre.

How Will Dubai’s Economic Landscape Look In 2020?

The UAE is making its mark on the global map, writes Hisham Farouk, managing partner of Grant Thornton UAE.

Different Arab money

As Oil Price Slides, Private Businesses In The GCC May Benefit

A string of economic reforms and steps to open up financial markets have created more opportunities for private firms.

Why Investments In Gold Will Pay Off

Buying gold on market lows will pay off as it did in 2008, writes Peter Cooper, the editor of ArabianMoney.net.

Interview: Mumtalakat’s Chief On The Fund’s Comeback

As Mumtalakat rides high on its recent leap in profits, its chief executive Mahmood Hashim al Kooheji talks about the fund’s plans to step up its international investments and Bahrain’s non- oil sector.

As Saudi Arabia Steps Up Beheadings, Some See Political Message

Saudi Arabia beheaded 26 people in August, more than in the first seven months of the year combined.