Dubai’s Airshow lived up to its high reputation after a tough two years for the Gulf carriers
With regional waste levels on the rise and dependency on fossil fuels being forced into the background, waste-to-energy is a good fit for the GCC’s future energy needs
This year’s GITEX Technology Week proved to be a key barometer of the emirate’s progress in becoming a digital hub
The anti-corruption committee detained princes, tycoons and ministers last weekend
Future reforms are expected to cut subsidies, raise taxes, overhaul an outdated education system
More women than men go to university in the MENA region
Amid a mixed forecast, this year’s Cityscape Global conference was, as usual, a key indicator of the health of the Dubai real estate market
Attendees at this year’s Sharjah FDI Forum learned how the world’s next big step forward would have an impact on investment and our daily lives
The annual Gitex Technology Week reflects the region’s mounting emphasis on digital transformation
From less traffic congestion on roads to connected healthcare systems, smart cities are hoped to revolutionise the way the region functions
Why it is important to protect the ‘digital aqueducts’ of society
The Gulf’s automotive market is going through a tough period as the broader regional downturn hits consumer spending
China’s inclusion in MSCI’s main indices can provide lessons for Saudi Arabia
New technology is leading to dramatic shifts in the way companies operate
Heralding major reforms, Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 programme was launched with much gusto last year. Has there been significant progress?
The UAE Central Bank is introducing a new initiative in line with global movement on digital payments
Here’s how brokers should deal with market volatility
The UAE recently issued a federal law for Tax Procedures
As the GCC begins implementing an excise tax on tobacco, industry insiders urge for measures to ensure illicit trade doesn’t flourish
As India celebrates its Independence Day this month, we look at the changing trade and business links with one of its oldest partners
With digital transformation continuing to increase in importance for companies, what are the opportunities and challenges facing SMEs?
The key aspects of FinTech that the region’s banks must consider in the coming months
What Saudi Arabia needs to do to prepare for the shift
Managing director of financial services for MENA at Accenture, Amr El Saadani, explains how GCC countries can leapfrog their way to the top of the digital banking tree
Kuwait sets the record for the highest temperature ever recorded in the eastern hemisphere
With advances in financial technology developing at pace, we look at how the GCC fits into the global picture
The kingdom’s net foreign assets shrank by $36bn in the first four months of 2017
Once a sleepy weekend getaway for UAE residents, Ras Al Khaimah is rapidly transforming into an international destination in its own right
After a tough year, hoteliers are hoping to see the Gulf hotel market return to form in 2017
Qatar Airways faces the biggest impact among regional carriers