Are You Ready To Do Business With China?

Be aware of cultural differences, writes Barbara Wang, Ashridge Business School programme director and China representative.

First Look Pictures: The Galleria, Abu Dhabi’s New Luxury Mall

The luxurious destination features 100 retail and high-end F&B outlets spread across 33,000 sq metres.

UAE, Qatar’s MSCI Upgrade Makes A Hit

As regional confidence improves, Standard & Poor’s is looking to increase its presence in the region.

5 Mins With… The Co-Founder of Philip Stein

Will A. Stein, president of well-being firm Phiip Stein, says 2013 will be a year of growth.

Syria’s Shameful Milestone: One Million Refugee Children

Syria’s ongoing conflict simply has to stop, write UNHCR’s António Guterres and UNICEF’s Anthony Lake.

Bahrain: The Long Road Ahead

The island’s once vibrant economy was paralysed by violent pro-democracy protests which deterred foreign investment and crimped tourism. Where does it stand today?

New UAE Telco Will Cost Incumbents Profits And Jobs ­– Analysts

As the latest network sharing agreement flops, is now the time to end the UAE telco duopoly?

Four Steps For Winning Brands

Marketers need to be interactive, responsive and authentic, writes Ambrish Chaudhry, executive director of strategy at The Brand Union.

Airbus Heralds Middle East Growth

Top executives from the European manufacturer praise GCC airlines for their use of the A380 and launching the new A350.

Generous Gulf Aid Will Help Egypt Limp Through Crisis

If the conflict continues to worsen, Egypt’s economy could slow further than the 2.2 per cent growth recorded in the first quarter of this year.

In Search Of New India

New India, long buried since the crash, may see 2013 as its resurgent year. Can India overcome corruption and political hurdles to embrace greater global liquidity and a pick up in investor sentiment?

Fear Returns To Egypt As State Crackdown Widens

At least 900 people have been killed since security forces broke up two pro-Mursi camps on August 14.

Top 10 Journalists In The World

Gulf Business reveals some of the most famous journalists who have shaped the world of news.

MENA And Egypt Are Like An Upside Down Europe

The MENA region needs to find a common voice, writes Steen Jakobsen, chief economist at Saxo Bank.

The Battle For Indian Forex In The UAE

Around 70 per cent of Indians in the UAE send money home. The war for their wages is hotting up.

Middle East Warning: Don’t Be Too Beautiful

Are you good looking, handsome or beautiful? Careful, your features may cause problems in the region.

The World’s Most Popular Search Engines

Google is not the only search engine on the web. Here are some others also worth a try.

Rolls-Royce Abu Dhabi Releases One-Of-A-Kind ‘Ruby’ Edition

The Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe ‘Ruby Limited Edition’ will go on sale exclusively at Abu Dhabi Motors

Five Mins With.. The Founder of Urban Yogi

Nisha Varman Shetty is the managing director of Urban Yogi, a pop-up sustainable home furniture store, founded in Dubai last year.

EXCLUSIVE: First Look At Flydubai’s New Business Class

Dominic Ellis is the first journalist to experience the new class of Dubai’s low-cost carrier, testing everything from the cabin to duty free.

Egypt’s Rulers Can Count On Gulf Aid Despite Crackdown

Saudi, Kuwait and the UAE have pledged aid worth $12 billion since Mursi’s removal on July 3.

UAE Credit Card Cold Calls On Rise Again

As consumer lending perks up in the UAE, unsolicited calls from various banks pushing credit have reached pre-crisis levels.

Revealed: Top 10 Tourist Destinations In The World

France tops the list of the most visited countries in the world in 2012, according to the latest UNWTO report.

Four Leadership Lessons From Dubai’s Ruling Family

Dubai’s ruling Al Maktoum family offers an excellent example of leadership, writes Nicolai Tillisch.

Command The Skies: Flying An A380 Simulator

What’s it like for pilots and crew onboard an A380? Dominic Ellis popped into the Emirates Aviation Experience to find out.

Top 10 Ramadan TV Ads In The UAE

The advertisements that received the highest ratings points during the holy month this year, according to tview.

Dubai: The Global Investment Hotspot

2013 represents the start of a multi-year opportunity for investors.

The Most Watched YouTube Videos In The UAE

It appears songs and entertainment make for the most popular videos in the United Arab Emirates.

Interview: How Dubai’s Entertainer Group Became A Global Brand

Donna Benton, founder of the Entertainer discount books, reveals the secret to building an international brand with a Dhs120,000 start up budget.

Yemeni Nobel Winner: Egypt Coup Deadly For Arab Democracy

Karman was the first Arab woman and second Muslim woman to win the Nobel peace prize.