Why team building is crucial for GCC companies

Team building activities go a long way in achieving better workplace relationships

How the Gulf construction industry can rebuild in 2017

David Clifton explains how the region’s construction market can recover from a difficult 2016

Which defence mechanisms do you use?

Life coach Maryam Ghouth looks at the reasons we use defence mechanisms, why some can be positive, and how to adapt them in order to improve relationships

Harnessing young unicorn companies in the Gulf

For every Careem there are hundreds of start-ups that still fail to even get an audience in front of regional investors

Dubai reveals new holiday home regulation

Top three ways new businesses can succeed in Dubai

Up to 80 per cent of new companies fail in the first 18 months

Winning in the age of commoditisation— three imperatives for GCC players

Bjorn Ewers reveals how Gulf companies can rethink their strategies to make the most of commoditisation

How businesses can benefit by considering our wellbeing

Amelia Kallman discusses why it’s prudent for companies to lead the way in integrated wellness

Why UAE firms hiring expats need to be careful

Expatriate workers offer value but a bad hire can have serious consequences

GCC retailers can’t afford to sell out to DDoS

Srinivasan CR explains why it’s so important for retailers to fight cyber attacks

Iran: A nascent start-up ecosystem on the rise

Sara Mohammadi explains why there are big things ahead for Iran’s start-ups

FinTech: where the smart money is going

Andrew Johnston reveals why banks and other finance-based companies can’t afford to avoid the FinTech boom

Why certain passports have more visa-free options

Last year, around 61 per cent of the world’s population had to get a visa before travelling internationally

The rise of social media in the workplace

Sanjay Modi discusses the rise of social media in the workplace

The importance of employment screening

James Randall looks at how employment screening can help recruit the best candidates and minimise risk

How to achieve your health and fitness goals

Tim Garrett takes us inside the psychology of goal achievement

Google ‘daydreams’ of strong growth in Middle East’s VR market

The virtual reality market in the Middle East and Africa is set to top $6bn in 2020

Three cash tools that are essential in running your business

Mike Hoff reveals three easy ways to keep on top of your cash flow

Why we form judgements

Life Coach Maryam Ghouth explores the cause and the cure to judgements

How technology has transformed ransom demands

Wolfgang Kandek explains how to protect yourself from ransomware

Why UAE firms should hire an occupational health specialist

Companies can expect significant savings across the board

Preparation is key as VAT looms in the GCC

Chris Williams looks ahead to the arrival of value added tax, and what you can do to prepare for it

What you should know about mental health and the UAE workforce

Mild depression may be affecting up to 15 per cent of the UAE’s population

Why regional business leaders should not dream of a higher oil price

The region has already changed forever regardless of whether the oil price recovers, says Nicolai Tillisch, author of Effective Business in the Gulf

Why health security is key in the Gulf region

Emile Salhab explains why a health resilience strategy is critical to ensuring regional health security

Costly health mistakes and how to solve them

Tim Garrett highlights some of the most common health mistakes employees are making in the office

How ‘entry interviews’ can save your business

Sallyann Della Casa reveals how a 21-day entry interview could pay dividends for new starters and your company

The case for investing in higher education in the GCC

Dr Olin Cleve McDaniel explains how the MENA region can support economic goals by investing in higher education and research

Why volatility persists in the oil market

Efforts to tame the boom-bust cycle through the control of prices and production have repeatedly broken down, writes Reuters columnist John Kemp

Hedge funds temper bullishness on oil

Hedge funds’ net long position in crude has fallen by nearly 100 million barrels over the last two weeks

Taking care of the UAE’s labourer workforce

Here’s how corporations can manage the health needs of their workforce