MENA Ad Industry At A Crossroads

It’s about time we all grew up, writes Reda Raad, COO, TBWA\RAAD.

Exclusive Interview: Reem Al Hashimy, MD Of Dubai’s Expo 2020 Bid

HE Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State and managing director of the Dubai World Expo 2020 Bid Committee, reveals her hopes and fears in the bid for the largest trade show on earth.

Five Minutes With… Reda Raad, COO TBWA\RAAD

The regional advertising industry still needs to mature, says Reda Raad.

Dubai’s 2020 World Expo Bid May Fuel New Boom, Say Experts

Anticipation of a spike in demand due to the World Expo could cause property developers to build too many projects, creating another bubble.

Tommy Weir: Rise Of The Corporate Generation

Most Middle East workers are among the first members from their family to work in a corporate environment, writes the author of ’10 Tips For Leadership In The Middle East’.

Biker Chic: Interview With Harley Davidson GM

Steve Beattie, general manager of Harley Davidson UAE, talks about expansion plans for the brand and the MENA HOG rally.

How To Create A Successful Digital Strategy

Keep your company’s business and marketing objectives at the core, writes Ali Sherriffs, digital director at UM Dubai.

Little Comfort For Egypt’s Brotherhood During Sacred Eid

Egyptians connected to the Brotherhood movement were ill inclined to celebrate at a time when leaders are behind bars.

Hope Glimmers For Demoralised Egyptian Tourist Industry

Visitors are gradually returning to Egypt after the worst civil violence in the country’s modern history.

Why The Twitter IPO Isn’t Worth Tweeting About


Optimistic assumptions pave the way for an expensive investment, says Professor Nuno Fernandes, director of IMD’s program Strategic Finance.

Gitex 2013 – What To Expect

The 33rd edition of the region’s largest ICT event is set to be the biggest one yet with a focus on big data, cloud computing and mobile devices.

EXCLUSIVE: Al Habtoor Group Could File IPO In 2016 – Chairman

Khalaf Al Habtoor said he would list the firm once Al Habtoor City is completed in ’30 months’.

The UAE’s Retail Battle

Abu Dhabi is significantly ramping up its retail offering and may even steal market share away from Dubai.

BlackBerry “Still A Leading Smartphone Player In UAE”

BlackBerry is committed to investing in the UAE, writes Nick Horton, managing director for Middle East and North Africa, BlackBerry.

How Business Powers Polo – And Vice Versa

In an exclusive on-the-field interview, Ron Wahid, CEO of RJI Capital, reveals how polo and business go hand-in-hand in the English countryside.

GCC Petrochemicals Sector Under Threat From US

The region’s billion-dollar petrochemical industry is growing, but it will need to work harder to stave off US competition.

V. Shankar: Shaping A New Development Order

We need to persuade public institutions to focus on how to work better with their private counterparts, and vice versa, writes group executive director and CEO of Standard Chartered, EMEA.

Islamic Investment Banks In Gulf Eye Slimmed-Down Future

Bahraini firms such as Arcapita and Gulf Finance House suffered combined losses of $1.73 billion between 2009 and 2010.

Tough Lessons: How Not To Manage Social Media

Recent incidents have proven that companies damage their reputations if they stumble on social media platforms.

How to Rule The World Like…Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin serves as the President of Russia

Call To Naturalise Expats Stirs Anxiety Among UAE Locals

Prominent UAE commentator Sultan Sooud al-Qassemi suggested in an op-ed that citizenship could be opened to long-time foreign residents.

Gulf Cash Is Fuelling New Dubai Property Boom

About $40 billion worth of property projects were announced in the first half of 2013, and a further $11 billion in the two weeks before Cityscape.

How To Present To The Board And Succeed

Make the most of rare opportunities to present your ideas to senior executives, says Jonty Summers, general manager of Bladonmore Middle East.

Five Minutes With…Saygin Yalcin, founder, SellAnyCar.com

The used car market in the UAE is a $2 billion business and is growing by 15 per cent year on year, says Saygin Yalcin.

GCC Needs Transparent Auditing Standards

The Gulf region requires the availability of trustworthy financial information, says Peter Beynon, regional director of ICAEW Middle East

What Does $250 Million Buy? One Of Al Habtoor’s Uber-Luxe Penthouses

Eleven penthouses, including two VIP penthouses on levels 72 to 74, will offer the height of luxury living at the newly announced Al Habtoor City.

Abu Dhabi vs. DIFC: Battle Of The Freezones?

Will Abu Dhabi’s new financial zone look to rival its Dubai neighbour? Or will collaboration between the two be a wiser move for the region?

US Debt Default Could Affect GCC

A potential US government debt default could lead to dollar depreciation and reduced business confidence.

Cityscape Global 2013: What To Expect

This year’s event will cover more than 25,000 sq metres, an increase of 50 per cent on last year and Cityscape’s largest size in four years.

The Changing Landscape of Saudi Arabia’s F&B Industry

International food event to showcase Kingdom’s market potential.