Poor financial reporting and an absence of credit bureaus are hindering SME lending.
As smartphone penetration levels rise and wearables enter the mainstream, a hyper-connected world is closer than we think.
The use of information technology within the construction industry is changing rapidly, says Cope.
Experts say last week’s break-up was due in large part to a clash of cultures and egos.
Perception is reality and successful businesses appreciate its importance, writes management expert Debbie Nicol.
CompTIA’s Randy Gross explains why IT is becoming more integral to business success.
Despite a closing of the gap between Western and Arab salaries in 2014, average wages have declined overall.
The Gulf Business 2014 Salary Survey found that salaries for Western expatriates in the GCC fell steeply last year.
The Gulf Business 2014 Salary Survey found that the average wage of an Asian expatriate in the GCC dropped by 4.27 per cent.
The Gulf Business 2014 Salary Survey found that there has been an influx of well-qualified Arab expats into the GCC in the last year.
Matein Khalid, a global equities investor and advisor to regional family offices, builds a bullish case for global bank shares.
Qatar spent roughly 6.5 per cent of GDP on capital injections and other measures to maintain stability in its banking sector following the 2008 global credit crunch.
Ogilvy CEO Miles Young and Memac founder Eddie Moutran talk about their landmark local buyout deal.
After a poor 2013, the struggling phone maker says it is ready to claw back global market share.
Fawakherji, Middle East VP of Huawei Devices explains how consumer electronics vendors can become more innovative in a future dominated by smarter devices.
A range of firms including French bank Societe Generale and credit and debit card company Visa have been affected by the unrest in Ukraine.
Al Etihad Credit Bureau has so far collected 22 to 24 months of data from around 70 credit data providers.
Revisiting why Dubai hosting Expo 2020 should ring in investor and consumer confidence, writes the founder and president of Nasser Saidi & Associates.
Kachins Group managing partner Ravi Ramchandani talks about why stand alone stores click in the mall rich Dubai.
Experts fear that the cultural relevance of camels in the Kingdom could hinder preventative measures aimed at limiting the spread of the disease.
Two pioneering UAE firms are transforming household waste into energy, helping the country deal with a massive amount of waste generated.
Jeff Weiner is the CEO of LinkedIn, the networking site for professionals.
Investment in the UAE is now flowing northward as a result of government policies and in response to rising costs in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
It is in everyone’s interest to understand the Heartbleed Bug and its consequences, explains Fatima El Malki, social media manager at Active PR.
This year will see around 2,500 exhibitors and 66 national pavilions as industry players look to tap into the region’s lucrative travel and tourism sector.
Bubbles are a natural part of Dubai’s growth cycle, writes the author of ’10 Tips For Leadership In The Middle East’.
With greater competition from around the world, it is imperative that family owned businesses begin to think more innovatively.
As the GCC embarks on a colossal rail network, the region’s trade and logistics sector is poised for metamorphosis.
The Middle East’s oil exporting countries are turning to solar energy options to power themselves. But the region still faces some stumbling blocks when tapping the sun’s power.
Solid economic growth in the Gulf is paving way for more female representation at top tier management.