The Long Term View On Dubai’s Property Market

Dubai real estate prices could triple by 2020, writes Peter Cooper.

Japan Woos Gulf Tourists

A shift in policy is now seeing Japan take steps to embrace the Muslim traveller.

Defying Allies, Qatar Unlikely To Abandon Favoured Syria Rebels

Qatar’s Syria policy matters not only because Doha remains a generous backer of the opposition but also because its dispute with other funders.

How To Dress For Success

A well-tailored suit, crisp white shirt and polished shoes are dress essentials, according to Bong Guerrero, founder & CEO of Fashion Forward

Dubai Considers Rule Change To Lure More Domiciled Funds

Only nine funds have been domiciled in the DIFC since its current funds regime was introduced in 2010.

Perseverance Pays For India’s Richest Man, Mukesh Ambani

It took Reliance Retail seven years of losses and over $1 billion in investments to find a formula that works.

Qatar To Reschedule 15% Of Planned Projects -Sources

Qatar announced plans for a raft of projects worth $140 billion after it won the World Cup hosting rights.

Top 10 Most Expensive Art Works Sold By Christie’s In Latest Dubai Auction

The 140 art works auctioned during the event in March raised over $10.6 million, up 65 per cent from last year, said Christie’s.

Dubai’s $20bn Debt Refinancing Deal Will Boost Property Market – Expert

The deal will reinforce confidence in Dubai’s property market, curbing apprehensions on market volatility, says expert.

TIMELINE – How Malaysia’s Flight MH370 Went Missing

MH370, with 239 passengers and crew aboard, vanished off Malaysia’s east coast on March 8.

The Power Of Sensation In Business

Any strong sensation keeps people engaged and riveted, writes leadership expert Debbie Nicol.

Saudis Hardened By Wars In Syria, Iraq Join Al Qaeda In Yemen

Last month, Yemen said it had handed Saudi Arabia 29 of its nationals wanted as al Qaeda militants.

Matein Khalid: Energy Upturn

Global energy shares offer real value, writes Matein Khalid, a global equities investor and advisor to regional family offices.

Huge Housing Deal May Signal Gulf Investment Push Into Egypt

Dubai firm Arabtec has signed a $40 billion deal to build one million homes in Egypt.

Saudi Listing Of Brotherhood As Terrorist Group Complicates Gulf Ties

Despite the brotherhood’s taste for populist electoral politics, no other GCC member, apart from Saudi Arabia, has declared it a terrorist organisation.

GQ Bar Bosses: Promoting Gentlemen’s Culture In Dubai

The newly launched GQ Bar in Dubai is calling all gentlemen to experience a night they won’t forget, its owners tell Aarti Nagraj.

Is It All About The Money?

Is remuneration the key criteria for a jobseeker or do other factors play a bigger role?

Building Bridges Between Japan And The UAE

Trade, energy and industry ties are dominating business and bilateral relations between the two countries, say experts.

Kuwait Bourse To Be Big Fish In Small Pond As Others Upgraded

The upgrading of Qatar and the UAE to emerging market status by the MSCI may benefit Kuwait’s stock market.

All You Need To Know About The Sony Xperia Z2

Izzat Kittaneh, business director MEA, Sony Mobile Communications, discloses details about the Xperia Z2, set to hit shelves next month.

Dubai Islamic Bank Eyes Kenya, Indonesia For Expansion

The emirate’s largest sharia-compliant lender says it is entering a growth phase domestically and internationally.

Top 10 Cities With The World’s Most Expensive High-Rise Office Spaces

Hong Kong has the priciest commercial upper-storey floor space in the world, according to a new index from Knight Frank.

Tips For MENA HR Managers To Find And Retain Top Talent

Employees are increasingly seeking holistic workplaces, writes Jayde Walters, Human Resources manager, MENA at Acer.

Only 27% Of C-Level Execs Are Women. Why?

Great strides have been made getting women into education, but more needs to be done at board level, says Grant Thornton managing partner.

TIMELINE-Malaysia Airlines Flight To Beijing Missing In Asia

A timeline of events in the disappearance of a Malaysia Airlines jetliner which vanished from radar screens on Saturday.

Malaysian Jet’s Disappearance Among Rarest Of Aviation Disasters

The incident is likely to rekindle a debate about whether black box flight recorders should be replaced with satellite-based systems capable of sending back telemetry in real time.

Dr. Nasser Saidi: Building The New Silk Road

The Gulf should pivot towards the East, writes the founder and president of Nasser Saidi & Associates.

IMF Says Its ‘Negative Image’ Steers Countries Away From Borrowing

The Fund’s traditional lending programs are meant for countries with an urgent crisis, and come with stringent conditions attached.

Gulf’s Rift Over Qatar May Slow Investment, Reforms

Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain withdrew their ambassadors from Qatar last week.

Five Minutes With… Deepak Babani, CEO, Eros Group

Eros is planning to open five new stores in 2014, confirms CEO Deepak Babani.