Dr. Nasser Saidi: The Need For Reform

Tax and subsidies reform is imperative in the Gulf, writes the founder and president of Nasser Saidi & Associates.

Foreigners Target Key UAE, Qatar Stocks Ahead Of MSCI Upgrade In May

MSCI will raise the UAE and Qatar to emerging market from frontier market status at the end of May.

The Hunt For Halal

As nations aspire to become global hubs for the Islamic economy, the Halal industry is not to be ignored

Frustrated Kuwaitis Ask, Why Is Kuwait Falling Behind?

The six parliamentary elections since 2006 and more than ten different governments

PR Lessons From The Malaysian Airline Disaster

The crisis is as an eye-opener for governments and authorities across the world on how to confront the attention that accompanies any mega-disaster.

30 Seconds On The Business Of…E-Recruitment

Gulf Business speaks to James Randall, sales manager at eFinancialCareers Gulf.

The UAE: A Thriving Japanese Car Market

The Japanese automotive industry is one of the most prominent in the world.

All You Need To Know About The Samsung Galaxy S5

Hayssam Yassine, head of telecommunications at Samsung Gulf Electronics, discloses more details about the Samsung Galaxy S5, set to release on April 11.

Five minutes with… Mazen El Zein, CEO And Founder, Crystal Group

Mazen El Zein, CEO and founder of Crystal Group, shares his insight into the UAE nightlife scene and the company’s planned venue launches this year.

Why Investors Should Consider MENA Equity Markets

Most regional markets performed strongly in 2013 and promise further growth, writes Salah Shamma, co-head, MENA Equity at Franklin Templeton.

GCC’s Sugar Stocks Appeal To Investors

The tenth anniversary of the Kingsman Dubai sugar conference was held as the fourth consecutive year of global sugar stocks increase.

Saudi Dynasty Moves To Forestall Succession Crisis

The Kingdom recently appointed Prince Muqrin as deputy crown prince.

Fuelling Start-Ups In The Middle East

Local initiative Turn8 is fuelling Dubai’s entrepreneurial scene with investor-demo days.

How To Use Social Media Principles To Improve Productivity

Web analyst James Stanger explains how marrying social media techniques with human behavior can build a smarter business.

Anthony Miles: The Coherent Conglomerate

The Gulf’s empires are facing an internal challenge: the need to pull together under one brand, writes Anthony Miles, a consultant at Bladonmore.

Why Compulsory Military Service Will Benefit The UAE

The UAE government recently ruled that all Emirati men aged 18-30 would have to serve in the military. What’s not to like, asks Damian Reilly.

Street Protests Urge Oman To Pursue Graft

Nearly 30 people accused of corruption have been sentenced to prison terms ranging from one to 23 years.

Arab League Summit In Kuwait Merely Papers Over Rifts

Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain have accused Qatar of disregarding an accord not to interfere in fellow Arab states’ internal affairs.

GCC Healthcare: In Sickness And In Wealth

Could a lack of investment in long-term care facilities create a chronic problem for GCC nations focused on large-scale hospital projects?

Manga: Japan’s Comic Connection With The UAE

If you thought the only things Japanese in the UAE were the cars, sushi, karaoke and Daiso, look again.

The New UAE Companies Law – What Will Be Changing?

The new law may not be radically different, but offers clarity in certain aspects, writes Nasser Ali Khasawneh, managing partner, Middle East, at Eversheds.

Dubai To Host Largest Incentives Group

Up to 14,500 delegates from Nu Skin Enterprises in China will visit the emirate between April 6-16.

Obama Aims To Soothe Saudi Fears With Riyadh Visit

Washington’s preliminary nuclear deal with Iran last year caused tensions between the US and Saudi.

10 Tips To Find The Right Job In Technology

Networking plays a crucial role says Dale Carr, CEO of LeadBolt.

Five Minutes With… Geoffrey Nejman, Co-founder M.Micallef

French perfumer M.Micallef is looking to expand across the region having launched in Dubai last year, says Nejman

Five Minutes With… Andreas Borgmann and Mark Carroll, Founders, Kcal

With malnutrition prevalent, there is an undeniable need for healthy eating choices in the GCC, say Kcal’s founders.

GCC Rift Looms Large Ahead Of Arab League Summit

Iran and Syria are the main issues for discussion at the summit, scheduled to take place in Kuwait on March 25-26.

Cisco Boss: Complex Cyberthreats Are Like ‘Mosquitoes’

As MENA posts strong growth in bring your own device trends, IT departments must step up real-time security, writes Rabih Dabboussi, Cisco general manager.

Malaysia Jet Saga Highlights Doubts Over Air Traffic Radar

The recent disappearance of MH 370 has exposed flaws in the use of radar in aircraft, which fades over oceans and deserts.

Five Minutes With…Debbie Baertschi, CEO, MOXiT.com

E-commerce in the Middle East has tremendous potential to grow, says Baertschi.