Both Iran’s new president Hassan Rouhani and Saudi’s King Abdullah have shown willingness to make peace in the past.
Islamist President Mohamed Mursi was ousted by the military a year after he took office.
Will the gas nation’s change of Emirship herald a new political era?
After decades of relying on oil wealth to attract expat labour, will Saudi be successful in adopting the reverse trend by assimilating locals into the workforce?
Employees, managers, HR and the organisation have to work together, writes Nuno Gomes, Mercer’s Information Solutions leader for the Middle East.
The benefits and dangers of social media are a package deal as companies continue to embrace social media as a tool for customer communication.
Showing respect over a cup of coffee is a founding element of Middle Eastern family and business culture, writes leadership expert Tommy Weir.
Eid Al Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan, when Muslims fast.
Smaller companies in food production and building supply businesses are growing despite the economic slowdown.
India and Turkey’s central banks have taken contrasting approaches to the devaluing of their respective currencies.
Demand for natural products is rising as consumer awareness grows, writes Aly Rahimtoola, MD of Harmony Commodities.
Naseem Ahmad Jawa, director of retail at SPRET Retail, explains how, when and why you should consider setting up a franchise.
Qatar Investment Authority can organise its estimated $100 billion of assets around two distinct investment approaches, suggests Reuters’ columnist Una Galani.
While Ramadan is usually a slow period for most businesses, there are some companies that perform particularly well during the holy month.
Close monitoring is essential to prevent a second Dubai property bubble, writes Mohammed Faheem, senior research analyst at CBRE Middle East.
Forgotten to buy Eid presents for your loved ones? Here’s some last minute suggestions.
Rory Tapner, Coutts CEO, reveals how the UK’s most famous private bank is set on carving out a slice of the region’s rapidly growing wealth.
As Cyprus battles with a collapsed banking system, fellow Med-island state Malta is pushing for investment.
The continent is moving away from tyrannical, socialist governance, which has opened the gates for more and better business.
There’s more challenges ahead for bullion as interest rates rise says Gerhard Schubert, head of commodities, Emirates NBD Wealth Management.
The tiny state provided much of the armed muscle behind the Arab rebellions.
Some Egyptian activists have started a new movement to promote a middle way between the Muslim Brotherhood and the army.
With hotels battling the double dampener of Ramadan and summer, firms are boosting their coffers through iftar and suhour offerings.
Bad publicity around the aircraft is just media-created hype and all the glitches will iron out gradually, says analyst.
As rival Samsung leaps to the fore, will Apple manage to regain its top spot, asks Aarti Nagraj.
Six rail lines carrying electric, driverless trains and extending 176 kilometres in Riyadh are to be completed by 2019.
Regional governments must facilitate greater private sector investment and improve education, writes Omar Tahboub, VP of Product at Bayt.com.
Qatar Airways grounded one of its Dreamliners earlier this week after a technical glitch.
The airline, undergoing a restructuring process, said that year-on-year losses reduced by over 50 per cent in the first half of 2013.
The UAE is banking on its geographic location and high growth potential to attract increasing foreign direct investment from across the world.