In the build-up to Expo 2020, government institutions and enterprises should take steps to protect themselves from DDoS attacks, writes Mahmoud Samy
Despite a mixed global economic picture, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic
As the Chinese Renminbi increases its clout as a global currency, GCC markets must integrate into the emerging Redback zone, writes Nasser Saidi
We need to better prepare our young people for the world of work, writes David Jones
Yalchin explores how the venture capital landscape in the Middle East compares to the United States
Screen size trends in smartphones, tablets and watches have been shifting, writes IDC MEA research analyst Saad Elkhadem
Despite concerns over security, wearables are gaining momentum – writes Spyridon Gousetis
UAE equities now trade at a discount to Qatar and Saudi Arabia, writes Matein Khalid
Investors in China should focus on the right sectors, writes chief investment officer at Nikko Asset Management Yu Ming-Wang
Conflict and refugees are an opportunity, not an exercise in crisis management, writes Nasser Saidi
From delays to wrong products, customer care remains a challenge for lenders, writes Aarti Nagraj
Exclusive: Edward Hobart on why he will miss the UAE
Restricting healthcare cover will not be productive in the longer term, writes director of Health and Group Benefits at Towers Watson Steve Clements
A desire for exclusivity is driving consumers to niche fragrance brands – says Geoffrey Nejman
Commercialising telecoms data doesn’t mean that telecom operators are handing over this information, writes the CEO of Real Impact Analytics
It is critical for retailers to tap into user generated content, writes regional director MENA at Engage Sciences Claudio Esposito-Aiardo
Increasingly adoption of cloud is triggering a hardware market revolution, writes research analyst at IDC MEA Amro Alkhatib
The most effective leaders share certain powerful characteristics around the globe, writes Nicolai Tillish
Affordable housing and hospitality options will be key for a successful expo, writes Ian Albert
Governments must articulate their objectives, define their strategy and communicate it effectively to successfully reform fuel subsidies, writes Chehade, a partner at Strategy&
Psychologists Louise Lambert and Alex Davda explain how to promote a better working environment
On the economic side, a new arena for growth will come online just at a time when the lumbering global economy needs it most
By 2025, $100bn per year will be spent on ecommerce in the Gulf, what will your company do to get a piece?
History dictates that when more business is done over borders, the richer the neighbouring countries become, writes Saxo Bank’s chief economist Steen Jakobsen
The early launch of the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus helped give Samsung a headstart on Apple, says research analyst at IDC MEA Saad ElKhadem
Despite some positive momentum, more needs to be done to support female entrepreneurs in the Middle East
Expo 2020 is an excellent global platform for B2B opportunities, writes the founding partner of The Links Group
Public and private sector collaboration is key for a sustainable future
Oil and gas companies are facing significant challenges, writes Jay Raney from Grant Thornton
Doing business in the Middle East can be a minefield, writes Nicolai Tillisch