Five Minutes With… Henrik Christiansen, Executive Director, Bukhatir Group

The UAE-based conglomerate is seeing a boom in the construction market, says Henrik Christiansen.

Will An MBA Degree Make You A Good Leader?

Not necessarily, argues economist Vangelis Tsiligiris, stating that leadership is all about understanding change and nurturing innovation.

Shipping Firms Shy Away From Iran Despite Deal To Ease Sanctions

An Iranian trade source said the country was relying more on its domestic shipping fleet or using land routes.

Cashing In On The GCC’s Electronics Boom

With the GCC’s electronics industry witnessing extraordinary growth, competition and challenges loom large, according to retailer Emax.

Are GCC Lenders Ready To Be The Banks Of The Future?

Experts warn that lenders have to quickly move beyond conventional channels to survive in today’s digital age.

Five Minutes With… Jim Moaddab, COO, Caramel Group

Jim Moaddab, COO at F&B specialist Caramel Group gives his insight into the company’s expansion plans and the UAE restaurant market.

Top Scientists Warn WHO Not To Stub Out E-Cigarettes

Scientists argue that ‘e-cigarettes’ are part of the solution and not part of the problem in the fight against smoking.

With Sisi Voted President, Will Egypt See A Rise In GCC Investments?

The Gulf states have pledged billions of dollars worth of aid to Egypt since former President Mohamed Mursi’s ouster last year.

Scientifically Proven: Practice Makes Perfect Leaders

Research exploring how we learn has shed light on the type of activities that best prepare managers to think clearly when under stress, writes the CEO of Ashridge Business School.

Thai Military Rulers Appoint Advisers, Economy In Doldrums

Data on Wednesday showed factory output fell 3.9 per cent in April from a year earlier, the 13th monthly drop in a row.

Exclusive Interview: HE Helal Saeed Al Marri, Dubai’s Tourism Chief

The director general of DTCM reveals how he plans to make Dubai the world’s number one holiday spot.

EU Election: “This Time It’s Different”, Or Maybe Not

Leaders of the parliamentary groups and EU heads of state and government meet separately in Brussels on Tuesday to consider the results of the election.

Five Big Challenges For Modi’s New Government In India

Narendra Modi was sworn in as India’s prime minister on Monday.

Gulf Carriers Impact United Doha Drop

The US carrier will be dropping Doha from its triangular Washington-Doha-Dubai service from August 30.

Why CEOs Do Matter A Lot

The head-honcho is a company’s biggest metric for success.

UAE Banks Tap Australian Debt Opportunities

National Bank of Abu Dhabi, First Gulf Bank, Emirates NBD and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank have issued kangaroo bonds this year.

Calling All Telecoms Firms In The Middle East

Regional telecom operators are grappling with new business models and growing competition. Enterprise provider SAP says it can help.

UAE Woos Global Investors Seeking More FDI

As global foreign direct investments grow, the UAE is hoping to grab a significant portion.

Revealed: Seven Key Lessons For Brands

Companies need to learn from brand failures to avoid mistakes, according to brand research firm Millward Brown.

Islamic Finance Looks To Shake Off Perceptions About High Costs

Issuance of sukuk globally hit an all-time high of $134.3 billion in 2012, but fell to $114.3 billion in 2013.

30 Seconds On The Business Of… Electronic Payment Solutions

Gulf Business speaks to Raghu Malhotra, division president, Middle East and North Africa, MasterCard.

Five Minutes With…Khaled Kefel, Managing Director, Fastlink Application

Mobile and tablet seller Fastlink is looking to expand across MEA, says its MD, Khaled Kefel.

Dash For Cash Drives Airbus, Boeing Jet Revamps

The two firms have gone head-to-head with their costly carbon-fibre experiments – the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350.

The PC Strikes Back Against Tablets

PC vendors are integrating the most sought-after qualities of tablets into their own innovative devices, writes Fouad Charakla, research manager at IDC.

Five Minutes With…Emma Cullen, Manager, Capital Club Dubai

Increasing costs are one of the club’s biggest challenges currently, says Cullen.

Why The Dubai Property Boom Will Last This Time Around

Dubai’s real estate market has new buyers, better laws and a solid foundation, writes Haider Ali Khan, CEO of Bayut.com.

IPO: Should Executive Rewards Be Aligned With Shareholder Interests

As a growing number of GCC firms eye public financing, Andrew Marshall, head of executive reward, Hay Group ME, explores the relationship between executive pay and company performance.

Five Challenges For Modi’s New Indian Government

A large budget deficit and concerns that the El Nino could devastate agricultural output, require immediate attention.

Australia’s Investment Lure

Australia and the GCC share remarkably high growth rates, writes Peter Cooper.

UAE, Qatar Prepare For Passive Fund Inflows

For some stocks, such as DP World, NBAD and Ooredoo, the expected inflows will be more than 10 times bigger than the average daily trading volume, predict experts.