Authorities expect a 50 per cent population growth by 2020 but financing issues are likely to moderate the boom.
Egypt’s stalled reforms and violent protests are endangering the country’s economic progress.
Many illegal immigrants have now lived in the Kingdom for decades, prompting government officials to speak of a “humanitarian crisis”
Richard Paul, head of residential valuation, Cluttons UAE and Paul Preston, director and head of Middle East, IP Global, lead the debate.
The world’s richest horse race will take place in Dubai on Saturday, March 30.
China holds the first and second biggest initial public offerings ever as Asian and U.S. companies go head-to-head.
The majority of the early newspapers in the region were founded in Saudi Arabia.
A subtle tug of war has been waging between the UAE central bank and commercial banks as it aims to regulate the country’s financial sector.
A cross-section of the best print, TV and integrated ad campaigns from across the region.
Start saving for your future as soon as you begin earning, advises Jahangir Aka, head of SEI Investments Middle East.
The region’s advertising community convened in Lebanon for the Cristals awards festival — a hive of gossip, intrigue, and big advertising ideas.
There is no shortage of rich individuals and governments who suddenly feel they need a little extra protection.
Strong growth projections, new models and boutique openings signal a rosy 2013 for luxury watches.
Regional M&A activity spiked in 2012 as global investors looked outside the West.
The Gulf Business 2013 Salary Survey reveals which countries reward CEOs with the biggest pay packages.
As its oil reserves dwindle, is Oman’s focus on diversification and privatisation enough to keep the economy ticking?
Peter Bidenko, regional executive creative director, Leo Burnett UAE, Kuwait and Lower Gulf and Ali Ali, independent director, lead the debate.
Danger is second nature to these professionals.
A list of the most successful Gulf companies to take the international business world by storm.
“All countries in the Arabian Gulf are talking to us,” says one executive in the unmanned aerial vehicle business.
Dubai opens its boat show as survey reveals 60 per cent of world’s top 100 superyachts are in the Middle East.
Gulf Business reveals the top 10 wealthiest names from the world of sport.
The world’s largest companies by market capitalisation.
The emirate is sensitive to the issue given its geographical positioning to countries targeted by sanctions.
Tabari tells Meghna Pant how he braved the UAE construction crash and came out fighting with a billion dollar global pipeline.
Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal tops the Gulf Business list of the most powerful Arabs in Saudi Arabia.
Emirates boss Sheikh Ahmed tops the Gulf Business list of the most powerful Arabs in the United Arab Emirates.
Sultan Qaboos bin Said has revived a custom of travelling on month-long tours around Oman, holding “consultation sessions” with local people.
Forecasts about nominal prices far in the future, and comparisons with past prices are “meaningless”.
Saudi activist Reem Asaad was the highest placed female in the Gulf Business 100 most powerful Arabs list.