Understanding the ‘Sustainable Blue Economy’

Director general of Emirates Nature-WWF, Laila Mostafa Abdullatif, explains how we can unlock the opportunities of the ocean

Struggle to survive: Can smaller UAE healthcare providers come out on top?

By joining forces within a larger network, independent healthcare providers can increase their efficiency and their purchasing power

Three ways you can get more from end-of-service benefits in the Middle East

Few regional companies put money aside into separate savings accounts for their ESB fund

Why regional banks and fintech firms should seek partnership models

Digitisation not only requires IT investment but a fundamental change in the business model

Five points for GCC expats to consider when planning their retirement

Deciding where to retire is a key part of the planning process

The rise of securitisation and the assets that are set to soar

The motivation for the securitisation is to carve out the best assets on the balance sheet and seek asset-backed financing on better terms

Four UAE healthcare trends that will affect you in 2019

New technologies in the healthcare industry could help companies health insurance premiums under control

gender gap 2022

Where do women stand in the UAE financial services profession?

Women are unable to grow and therefore there is a lack of women in leadership positions to encourage others to rise to the top

Is it time to allow foreign lenders into the UAE mortgage market?

Opening up the UAE market to foreign lenders would offer more options for investors

Lessons from Abraaj: A sense of perspective

Christopher Skipper explains why the downfall of investment firm Abraaj should not reflect badly on the UAE’s corporate governance landscape

Four ways to keep your employees healthy this flu season in the UAE

Doctors in the UAE say the current flu season is one of the worst in recent years

The evolution of healthcare in 2019

From technology to mental health, Christian Schuhmacher examines how the UAE’s healthcare landscape might develop in the coming months

Power letters 2019: Fred Durie, CEO of Dubai developer Nshama

One of the driving forces of Dubai’s development strategy for the property sector has been the addition of new geographies

GCC’s hotel industry can expect a storm before the calm in 2019

The regional hotel industry is seeing an oversupply of rooms with demand not keeping pace

Five reasons why you should invest in alternative assets in the UAE

Alternative assets include property, real estate investment trusts (REITs), private equity, venture capital and hedge funds

Here’s how to stop sugar decaying your company’s profits in the UAE

Problems linked to high sugar consumption can lead to lower productivity and increased workforce absenteeism

How did Dubai’s retail industry fare in 2018?

The boom in tourism has helped fuel the city’s retail sector

Six reasons why the UAE will be the best place globally for start-ups in 2019

A multitude of startup-friendly initiatives will help the country draw in more entrepreneurs

Why co-working makes better sense for big businesses

Kevan Halliwell explains why SMEs aren’t the only ones benefiting from the growth in co-working spaces

A week in the life of: Jonathan French, chairman, Woods Bagot Middle East

French details a week at his design firm

Can women rule the world (with men)?

Brooke Boyschau and Sophie Simpson explain the importance of female empowerment in the workplace

Why good boards fail: part 6

Each month, Jan Bladen takes us through one of the top 10 reasons good boards fail and how to improve your chances of survival

Online education: The new weapon in employee retention

Companies already have the right people they need to fill in-demand technology roles, writes Mohamed Elarab

How can mergers and acquisitions impact employees’ benefit plans in the UAE?

Ongoing communication between HR and employees is vital and must remain a focus

Six reasons why you should set up a Dubai mainland company

It’s easier to grow your company and remain flexible if you set up your company in the Dubai mainland

Why good boards fail: part 5

Each month, Jan Bladen takes us through one of the top 10 reasons good boards fail and how to improve your chances of survival

Fintech’s growing role in the Middle East

Bana Akkad Azhari discusses how fintech is playing a growing role in enhancing the region’s transaction services

Natural gas to become world’s second-largest energy source by 2030

‘The risk to the gas industry is that in its glee to kill off coal, it isn’t seeing renewables in the rearview mirror’, writes Reuters’ columnist Clyde Russell

The evolution of leadership hiring in the Gulf

Amer Lakhani reveals how the leadership needs of the region have developed over time, and what organisations must look for in candidates today

Why good boards fail: part 4

Each month, Jan Bladen, takes us through one of the top 10 reasons good boards fail and how to improve your chances of survival