Has Dubai learned its lesson from the property slump that saw prices drop almost 60 per cent five years ago?
The UK’s new residency criteria could have major consequences for some expats, says James Thomas, regional director at Acuma Independent Financial Advice.
The phone manufacturer is expected to announce details of the new device in June this year.
Riyadh plans to install 41,000 megawatts (MW) of solar power over the next 20 years.
Impressive figures from BMW, Audi, Volkswagen and Rolls-Royce indicate the region’s economy is purring along nicely.
One of the world’s richest countries per capita, Kuwait has struggled for years to get big infrastructure projects off the ground because of bureaucratic red tape and political turmoil.
US growth remains weak, the European debt crisis is dragging on and instability is affecting the Middle East’s oil supply.
Etisalat recently announced that it has unblocked Skype, but VoIP services by external providers are still banned in the UAE.
Veteran emerging markets investor Mark Mobius reveals why he wants to double investments in Saudi Arabia.
Dozens of activists and political figures have been charged since late last year with insulting ruler Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah.
Exhibitors are queuing up to promote themselves at the 20th edition of the ATM next week, as the region’s travel and tourism operators embrace the upturn.
A burst of inflation could disrupt Qatar’s infrastructure programme being developed for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The region’s leading e-commerce players are braced for growth in 2013 following a wave of venture capital last year.
Some 60 per cent of nearly 20 million Saudis are estimated to live in rented accommodation rather than homes they own.
The success of Etihad’s bet will depend on the capacity of the two airline heads to stay on friendly terms, writes Reuters’ Una Galani.
Some experts say the GCC suffers from a lack of local halal certification bodies, as buyers opt for European rivals.
The public relations battle between the government and opposition appeared to end in stalemate this year.
High levels of awareness for diabetes exist among GCC nationals, but is that enough?
Consolidation is going to be a key theme for the asset management sector, say experts.
What was it like being in the Burj Khalifa during the earthquake? Our structural design expert explains.
Is China set to become the GCC’s most important economic partner by 2020? And what does this mean for the region?
Driven by the GCC’s young population and high-income levels, the region’s food industry is witnessing heavy investment and rapid expansion.
Experts say the country’s sovereign wealth fund is only focussed on investments with high returns.
The shorter GITEX technology event in March indicated 2013 will be dominated by tablet computers, mobiles and accessories.
The Egyptian pound has lost about 14 per cent of its value because of unrest in the country.
Qatar will face the emergence of Australia as a new power in global LNG, while the US will also challenge its dominance.
Experts say looming IT attacks could be catastrophic for global business and even cost lives.
Sponsoring events has become a key tool in company portfolios.
Apart from Facebook, how many other tech IPOs in 2012 can you remember?
Lebanon wants to become a digital hub for the Middle East, selling excess bandwidth to other countries.