Allowing dual citizenship transforms a portion of the population from a financial burden to a resource, writes Adham Bashir, a consultant at Acuma.
Luxury managers often see digital media as a threat, but digital channels offer powerful connections with customers, say David Dubois, INSEAD assistant professor of marketing and Debbie Teo, INSEAD MBA ‘12.
High-end devices need to look and feel like they warrant the premium price tags, writes Saad ElKhadem, research analyst at IDC MEA.
Regional retailers must move away from the conventional ways of designing their stores, states Hugo Van Der Schaegh.
The mounting oversupply of property means a price correction could be coming, writes Peter Cooper, editor of Arabianmoney.net.
Africa’s fast growing economies have transformed the continent into a booming frontier market, but risk is still a primary concern for GCC investors.
The UAE’s smartphone market, which has traditionally been about the best and the most expensive, has welcomed three new affordable brands in September. Is there enough space for all of them?
Oil prices have dived by a third to their lowest since 2010.
The UAE has lofty ambitions to soon transform itself into a smart and mobile government. Are things proceeding on track?
Mary Sophia joins Michelin star chef Heinz Beck as he prepares one of his wonder meals.
Regional concerns such as Iran’s impending nuclear deal and growing security threats from the region have helped mitigate the widening rift between GCC members, analysts say.
Aarti Nagraj took out the luxurious electric car for a short spin.
Andrew Humphries, regional vice president & general manager at Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, explains how the track side hotel copes during its busiest time of the year.
Around 29,400 people, or 1.4 per cent of Qatar’s population, are estimated to be working as slaves, in forced labour or domestic servitude, a report said on Monday.
Vietnam’s largest coffee grower is plotting 100 locations across MENA over the next 10 years, according to Nguyen Nguyen, general manager, Trung Nguyen Franchising Corporation.
Fiscal reform including taxes is the solution to the region’s oil price dilemma, writes the founder and president of Nasser Saidi & Associates.
F1 is the vehicle to help car companies speed past their rivals, according to Infiniti Red bull’s Christian Horner.
Abu Dhabi is looking to further establish its name on the world stage by transforming Manchester City FC into a global footballing brand. But could the emirate’s era of sports investment be coming to an end?
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.
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.
The Christie’s name will soon be facilitating the sale of more than just art and watches in the UAE.
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.
The opening of Dubai’s latest infrastructure project and the star attraction in pictures.
Following the formal launch of the Dubai Tram today, experts say that properties in the immediate vicinity could see a gradual price increases.
The Dubai tramway launches on November 11, and will cost a minimum of Dhs3 per trip.
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.
Aramco cut December crude prices to US refiners to maintain its market share, writes Reuters market analyst John Kemp.
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 new visa policy is expected to boost the nation’s tourism sector and attract more investment to the local economy.
Gulf Business speaks to Niall Sallam, CEO of Elevision.