DDoS and Expo 2020

In the build-up to Expo 2020, government institutions and enterprises should take steps to protect themselves from DDoS attacks, writes Mahmoud Samy

Predictions 2016: Agility CEO Tarek Sultan

Despite a mixed global economic picture, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic

The Redback cometh: Why GCC must embrace the Chinese Renminbi

As the Chinese Renminbi increases its clout as a global currency, GCC markets must integrate into the emerging Redback zone, writes Nasser Saidi

Do Arab youths have what it takes?

We need to better prepare our young people for the world of work, writes David Jones

Global venture capital from a Middle Eastern perspective

Yalchin explores how the venture capital landscape in the Middle East compares to the United States

It takes two – why the tech crowd needs options

Screen size trends in smartphones, tablets and watches have been shifting, writes IDC MEA research analyst Saad Elkhadem

Wearables and the personalisation of tech

Despite concerns over security, wearables are gaining momentum – writes Spyridon Gousetis

The shares trade at rational valuations

UAE equities now trade at a discount to Qatar and Saudi Arabia, writes Matein Khalid

It’s time to be bullish on China

Investors in China should focus on the right sectors, writes chief investment officer at Nikko Asset Management Yu Ming-Wang

How migrants can benefit Europe

Conflict and refugees are an opportunity, not an exercise in crisis management, writes Nasser Saidi

Why is customer service still a problem for Dubai banks?

From delays to wrong products, customer care remains a challenge for lenders, writes Aarti Nagraj

Parting thoughts from Edward Hobart, former British consul general to Dubai

Exclusive: Edward Hobart on why he will miss the UAE

Why Middle East firms should focus on having a healthy workforce

Restricting healthcare cover will not be productive in the longer term, writes director of Health and Group Benefits at Towers Watson Steve Clements

Why perfumery is big business

A desire for exclusivity is driving consumers to niche fragrance brands – says Geoffrey Nejman

How to commercialise telecom data while protecting privacy

Commercialising telecoms data doesn’t mean that telecom operators are handing over this information, writes the CEO of Real Impact Analytics

Why retailers should socialise their websites

It is critical for retailers to tap into user generated content, writes regional director MENA at Engage Sciences Claudio Esposito-Aiardo

The dawn of the cloud era

Increasingly adoption of cloud is triggering a hardware market revolution, writes research analyst at IDC MEA Amro Alkhatib

Culture is a bad excuse for not being a good leader

The most effective leaders share certain powerful characteristics around the globe, writes Nicolai Tillish

Expo 2020: Addressing affordability concerns

Affordable housing and hospitality options will be key for a successful expo, writes Ian Albert

How the GCC can reform transport fuel subsidies

Governments must articulate their objectives, define their strategy and communicate it effectively to successfully reform fuel subsidies, writes Chehade, a partner at Strategy&

Recognising the value of positivity at work

Psychologists Louise Lambert and Alex Davda explain how to promote a better working environment

Lifting sanctions on Iran could bring about a ‘new Middle East’

On the economic side, a new arena for growth will come online just at a time when the lumbering global economy needs it most

Differentiation, disruption and data

By 2025, $100bn per year will be spent on ecommerce in the Gulf, what will your company do to get a piece?

The impact of lifting Iranian sanctions

History dictates that when more business is done over borders, the richer the neighbouring countries become, writes Saxo Bank’s chief economist Steen Jakobsen

Samsung’s new devices – what consumers and competitors need to know

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

The best countries for female entrepreneurs

Despite some positive momentum, more needs to be done to support female entrepreneurs in the Middle East

Expo 2020 in Dubai will boost infrastructure and FDI

Expo 2020 is an excellent global platform for B2B opportunities, writes the founding partner of The Links Group

Making business sense of sustainable development

Public and private sector collaboration is key for a sustainable future

Oil prices: the wider impact

Oil and gas companies are facing significant challenges, writes Jay Raney from Grant Thornton

Gulf cultural norms – the dos and don’ts

Doing business in the Middle East can be a minefield, writes Nicolai Tillisch