Revealed: Last Minute Eid Hotel Deals In The UAE

Packages still available for hotel stays across the country on local deals website Triperna.com.

Malta Woos GCC Investors As It Looks East

In command of a strategic position in the Mediterranean and a sound economy with strong fundamentals, Malta is opening up to Gulf investors.

As Risks Multiply, NGOs Reassess Security In The Middle East

International aid agencies are relying increasingly on local organisations to get access to communities in need both in Syria and Iraq.

How To Swipe Your Competitor’s Social Media Fans

Engagement is key, says James Reynolds, founder of Veravo, a Dubai-based search engine marketing and website traffic agency.

Pictures: Mega Launches And Displays From Cityscape Dubai

New project launches were announced by Dubai-based developers Nakheel, Damac, Deyaar and Meraas.

Exclusive Interview: Emirates NBD CEO Shayne Nelson On Dubai’s Boom

Shayne Nelson says he is confident that the lender’s legacy problems are now finally over.

Saudi Bourse Opening To Attract More Investments To The GCC

Saudi Tadawul Index liberalisation will usher in a new era of GCC investment, experts say.

Saudi’s Clerics Condemn IS, But Also Urged To Tackle Radicalism

The government’s reluctance to crackdown on expressions of intolerance towards non-Sunnis has raised questions.

Saudi Arabia Cushions Labour Reform With New Hours, Subsidies

A draft law limiting working hours is among measures to limit the impact of labour reforms in the Kingdom

Global Cities Race To Be Smart Hubs

As global migration towards cities grows, Dubai and other urban centres are looking to compete on a new frontier of smart technology.

Revealed: Top 10 MBA Programmes in the World

Harvard tops the list, with employers scrambling to hire graduates from its MBA programme.

An Impending Oil Shortage?

An uncertain investment climate in oil-exporting Middle Eastern countries may lead to a two million bpd shortfall and a $15 jump in oil prices by 2025.

Islamic State Establishes Jihadist Hub In The Heart Of Middle East

The Islamic State is well-resourced, with young volunteers, cash to buy weapons and pay wages, plus an arsenal of weapons it captured from the Iraqi army in June.

Revealed: Top 10 Skyscrapers Under Construction In The GCC

Saudi Arabia’s upcoming Kingdom Tower, estimated to rise over a 1000 metres in height when ready, tops the list.

Apple Prepares Healthkit Rollout Amid Tangled Regulatory Web

Apple’s Healthkit aims to make data such as blood pressure, pulse and weight available for consumers and health providers to view in one place.

Revealed: Most Punctual Airlines In The Middle East And Africa

Bahrain’s Gulf Air tops the list of the most punctual regional airlines in 2013, as compiled by Flight Stats.

Once A Haven For Daytrippers, Affluent Gaza Town Reduced To Rubble

In Khuzaa, people say at least 70 were killed and more bodies may lie beneath the rubble.

Revealed: Five Mega Upcoming Theme Parks In The GCC

With Dubai recently unveiling plans to open the world’s largest indoor theme park, we look at projects planned across the GCC.

Revealed: Top Residential Project Launches In Dubai In 2014

Dubai saw a number of new property launches, some of which garnered strong investor interest as sales launched. Gulf Business picks the top 10 property launches in 2014.

Exclusive: Ooredoo CEO Dr.Nasser Marafih On Rebranding, Taxes And 2022 World Cup

Marafih reveals the problem with excessive taxation on telecom operators, and why he is certain Qatar will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Tech Threats Push CIOs To The Fore

Increased reliance on IT systems within firms is expanding their role and responsibilities, but the transition is far from simple.

Mobile Money Grows In Africa But Hurdles Remain

Industry players say a fragmented and tough regulatory environment is holding the mobile money industry back.

Revealed: Top 10 Summer Holiday Destinations For UAE Residents In 2014

A look at the popular holiday hotspots that UAE tourists are choosing this summer, according to Emirates Holidays.

Pharma Firms Thrive On Gulf’s Disease Burden

Local and international pharmaceutical players alike are positioning to serve the expanding market for lifestyle-related disease treatment in the GCC.

Hacking: The $3 Trillion Threat

With a constantly growing threat landscape, cyber attacks pose one of the largest risks to businesses in the GCC and abroad.

Revealed: Luxurious Eid Al Fitr Hotel Deals In The UAE

Pamper yourself with a high-end holiday this Eid Al Fitr.

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.

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.

Global Cruise Giants Eye Gulf Markets

Apart from being an attractive cruise destination, the Gulf is also rapidly becoming a source market for cruise tourism, experts say.