Matein Khalid: Iraq Crude Oil And Global Markets

Real and close geopolitical risks will not leave any major market unaffected, writes Matein Khalid, a global equities investor and advisor to regional family offices.

Will Murky UAE Markets Face Stricter Regulation After Arabtec Debacle?

The Securities and Commodity Authority said a new “technical committee” would ensure the integrity of share trading and prevent any manipulation of stock prices.

Freezones Boost GCC’s Push To Establish Business Hubs

As GCC economies seek to diversify away from oil, many countries are pursuing free zones as the solution.

Upgrade Or No Upgrade, UAE and Qatar Keep Frontier Investor Fanbase

UAE and Qatar stock markets rallied sharply over the past year in anticipation of the upgrade to emerging market status by index compiler MSCI.

Exclusive Interview: Juniper CEO Shaygan Kheradpir On The Middle East’s Tech Leap

The rapid consumerisation of technology is putting huge pressure on businesses and governments, says Kheradpir.

Interview: McLaren’s Middle East Boss On Why Business Is Booming

Ian Gorsuch makes a pit stop in Dubai to discuss the business of supercars.

Five Minutes With… Steve Rotter, VP Digital Marketing, Brightcove

Video content is playing an increasingly important role in online advertising, marketing and brand awareness, says Steve Rotter, VP Digital Marketing, Brightcove.

Why Social Media Is Vital During Ramadan

Along with a growth in Ramadan apps, youngsters have more time to spend online, writes Diego Arrabal, VP, Southern Europe and Middle East, F5 Networks.

Exclusive Interview: Frits Van Paasschen, Starwood CEO

Starwood’s global president and CEO plots the next phase of the hotel chain’s ambitious Middle Eastern expansion.

How To Defend Your Portfolio

Will hedge funds, gold, land, art, and cash be your best friends when the next big financial crisis hits, asks Peter Cooper, editor of ArabianMoney.net.

Ambition, Investor Greed Fuel Rise And Fall Of Dubai’s Arabtec

The Dubai construction firm lost almost 50 per cent of its stock value after stakeholder Aabar cut its stake and former CEO Hasan Ismaik resigned.

Middle East Tech Start-Ups Lure Large VC Funds

The Middle East is catching the eye of venture capitalist (VC) firms eager to cash in on the growing number of tech start-ups in the region.

Are Banks Prepared For Another Dubai Property Bubble?

Dubai’s property market is showing signs of overheating, but banks seem better insulated this time around, say experts.

Shale Boom Confounds Forecasts As US Set To Pass Russia, Saudi Arabia

Forecasts for U.S. shale oil production vary from an increase of 7.5 million barrels per day by 2020 – almost doubling current domestic output of 8.5 bpd.

How To Rule The World Like… Jack Ma

Ma is the executive chairman of Chinese internet group Alibaba.

Dubai Tenant Woes: Where To Move?

Dubai residents need to be more informed about moving trends in the UAE, writes Maria Siddiqui, marketing officer at MoveSouq.com.

Five minutes with… Juan Manuel, Marketing Head, Andalucía Tourist Board

Andalucía is looking to attract Arab tourists to its shores, says Juan Manuel Ortiz Pascual.

Five Minutes With… Paolo De Renzis, Commercial Manager, ME, BA

British Airways’ area commercial manager, Paolo De Renzis, discusses the airline’s operations in the Middle East and reveals some details about its new 787 First Class cabin.

Five Rules For Recruiters To Follow During Ramadan Networking

Use iftars and suhours as an opportunity to connect rather than pitch, says Asha Wadhwani, key account manager at Efinancial Careers Gulf.

Ramadan 2014: Top 10 Iftars In Dubai

A list of the top iftars around Dubai this Ramadan and what they charge along with their major attractions.

Pictures: Dubai’s New Mega Mall Of The World Project

The development will include the world’s largest mall and a range of leisure, retail, cultural, wellness and hospitality options.

Dr. Nasser Saidi: GCC Should Aid-For-Trade

The GCC should tie economic policy conditions to its aid of Arab transition countries, writes the founder and president of Nasser Saidi & Associates.

How To Market During Ramadan

Retailers and brands will have to rethink their strategies during the holy month, writes Olga Kudryashova, planning director at advertising agency Cheil MENA.

Gulf Banks Start To Muscle In On Global Bond Deals

The global financial crisis has made the cash-rich Gulf more attractive to overseas bond issuers as a source of investment funds.

30 Seconds On The Business Of…Digital Media Market

Gulf Business speaks to Ali Nehme, managing director-digital, Starcom Mediavest Group, Middle East and North Africa.

Growing Concern In Muslim World About Islamist Militancy – Survey

Support for violent tactics such as suicide bombing has fallen in many countries but significant minorities still approve of them, a survey showed.

Finance And Football: Strong Connections

As the FIFA World Cup fever rages on, Binod Shanker, the managing director of Genesis Institute, explores the links between football and finance.

Arabtec – A Case Study For Effective Change

The recent fiasco surrounding Dubai builder Arabtec calls for urgent corporate change, writes management expert Debbie Nicol.

Arabtec’s Shaky Foundations Dent UAE’s Credibility

Dubai-based Arabtec has not provided any serious explanation for what is happening, says Reuters columnist Una Galani.

Matein Khalid: Strategies In Software Shares

Matein Khalid, a global equities investor and advisor to regional family offices, evaluates the best software shares to invest in.