Water: The World’s Most Expensive Commodity

The global shortage signals major investment opportunities, says Mark McFarland, chief investment strategist, Emirates NBD Private Banking.

The Wide-Reaching Implications Of Iran Trade Sanctions On UAE Business

It’s more important than ever that local companies monitor their exposure to Iran trade and sanctions, writes Ben Constance, partner, Taylor Wessing, Middle East.

Storm Clouds Over The Euro

Persistent problems weigh heavy on Europe

Smart Partnerships: The New Face Of Outsourcing

Outsourcing is no longer a strategy just for cost effectiveness, writes Frank Courtney, chief executive for EMEA, Barloworld Logistics.

Businesses Need To Pick Up The Pace

Healthy risk taking leads to healthy profits, writes leadership expert Tommy Weir.

Dubai Property Goes Back To The Future

The emirate is once again in a frantic boom cycle, but this time you may be wise to buy, says Peter Cooper, editor of Arabianmoney.net.

Unofficial Guide To Arabian Travel Market

Dominic Ellis, editor of Business Traveller Middle East and seasoned pro at ATM, gives his guide to surviving the week.

Leading Through The Biggest Change In The Gulf

Are you and your organisation ready for the future business environment?

Looking Back At The New Millennium Shifts

The only long-term certainty in global economics is total change, says Mark McFarland, chief investment strategist, Emirates NBD Private Banking.

Saudi Web Users Among Most Active On Social Media

Over 13,000,000 people go online daily in the Kingdom and analysing what they are saying is vital for your business, writes Alexander Zarovsky, head of international business development, InfoWatch

The Taxi Diaries

Meghna Pant, features editor of Gulf Business, gives a spin to Dubai’s comeback by way of its taxis.

Dreaming Of Dubai Bling

All you need to do to get all the material goods you desire… is close your eyes.

Am I An American Arab?

Long-term residency for foreigners would revitalise regional business, writes leadership expert Tommy Weir.

Are You Prepared For A Fire In Your Building?

Most residents in the GCC seem ill-equipped to handle a fire emergency, writes Aarti Nagraj. But are they the only ones to blame?

What’s Next For Global Markets?

As the US dollar and equities strengthen the bond market is over-valued, says Matein Khalid, fund manager in a royal investment office.

5 Reasons Why You Should Hire Someone Different From You

Managers will benefit from hiring their polar opposites, writes leadership expert Scott Steinberg.

Are You Being Scammed By A ‘Lifetime Free’ Credit Card?

Think twice before you fall for rosy promises of lifetime free credit cards, writes Aarti Nagraj.

Why You Should Work On Your Holiday

We should all check our emails abroad if we really want to relax.

The Eastern Superpowers Are In Trouble

Large populations do not equal automatic ascension to top of the global economic league table, says Peter Cooper, editor of Arabianmoney.net.

Are Your Business Decisions Taken With All The Stakeholders In Mind?

It is easy to sabotage a brand when the customer is forgotten, writes management expert Debbie Nicol.

There’s Nothing Glamorous About Causing Deaths

Fast driving in the UAE must be punished more severely.

Can You Spot The Chameleon Leader?

Which kind of leader are you? The chameleon, the wheeler dealer, or the humble surgeon?

Rising Commodities Demand Is Changing The Way We Live

Big picture trends in commodities demand and political upheaval are transforming the way we live, says Mark McFarland, chief investment strategist, Emirates NBD Private Banking.

Why BMW Shares Will Outperform Daimler

Chinese consumers will drive auto revenues in 2013, says Matein Khalid, fund manager in a royal investment office.

Strengthening Turkey-MENA Ties

As Turkey grows, its influence on the MENA region is also rising, writes Georges Elhedery, head of global markets, MENA at HSBC.

The Cost Of Qatar’s Punchy Spending Style

It is often unclear what Doha wants back from its investments – an ego boost, political, or a financial return.

Why The Renminbi Is Gaining Ground

It’s no longer a question of ‘if’, but of ‘when’ RMB will become a global currency, says Natrajan Ramsubramani, head of Corporate Products at Standard Chartered.

Over 40? Boost Your Career Through Plastic Surgery

Dubai-based plastic surgeon Afschin Ghofrani controversially claims that eye lifts, face lifts and liposuction can boost your career.

10 Tips For Employers to Create A Perfect Job Posting

Be concise, clear and accurate in your job posting, writes Suhail Masri, VP, sales at Bayt.com.

Investing In The Future

With tremendous population growth across the Middle East, education is key for future prosperity, says Peter Beynon, regional director, ICAEW Middle East.