Marketers should focus on social media campaigns as residents spend more time on social networking platforms during the holy month.
Ousting an elected president by the military, without an election, is unquestionably undemocratic, say analysts.
SMEs cannot thrive without the financial fuel of crowd-funding, says Nasser Saidi, former chief economist of the DIFC.
Larry Ellison is the CEO and co-founder of US-based computer technology company Oracle.
Employees leave organisations because they don’t receive attention from their bosses, writes management expert Debbie Nicol.
Ram Buxani’s autobiography paints an honest and credible account of his life in business, family and in the Sindhi community.
Adli Mansour, chief justice at Cairo’s constitutional court, will replace temporarily Mursi as head of state.
A look back at the past 12 months of Mohamed Morsi’s reign in power.
In a rare interview, the founder of the world’s largest private schools company takes on his critics, and reveals his ambition to save the world from bad education.
A retail expert from Manchester Business School, Dubai, warns foreign businesses to take their expansion plans seriously.
With so much opportunity for both parties, will the UAE overcome its impasse with Ethiopia over air travel and illegal nannies?
Nicolai Tillisch argues that new, significant research into human psychology will affect the standards for leading people, especially in the Gulf.
Gulf Business looks at the finest first class and business class lounges on the planet.
Facing economic risk from the Eurozone and US, oil price volatility, and regional political uncertainty, will Saudi Arabia continue to make foreign investors wary?
Are international anti-bribery and corruption laws relevant to MENA companies? Two experts debate the issue.
A watermelon seller died after he set himself on fire in Riyadh last month.
Sheikh Hamad was replaced as prime minister and foreign minister in a cabinet reshuffle following the accession of 33-year-old Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani as emir.
With many GCC consumers now owning two handsets, mobile advertising represents a golden untapped opportunity.
Solar power is supercharging the alternative energy industry, but can the Middle East become a leading global provider?
Mission Impossible star Tom Cruise leads the list.
The oil and gas sector generated over half of Qatar’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2012.
Experts believe the emirate has what it takes to achieve its ambitious goal.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani has announced the transfer of power to his son, Crown Prince Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani.
Don’t over-promise and speak less, writes Rory Hendrikz, director, Ashridge Business School Middle East.
Gulf Business looks at the fastest production cars on the planet.
Paul Griffiths explains why Dubai International will soon be the world’s largest airport and why high oil prices are not a bad thing.
Gulf Business brings you the mammoth developments that are set to change Dubai’s landscape.
Gulf Business looks at the most extravagant superyachts money can buy.
Dr Mark Batey, joint chair of the Psychometrics at Work Research Group at Manchester Business School, asks does the UAE have the right ingredients for creativity?
Asking for a promotion can be tricky. Suzanne de Janasz, professor of leadership and organisation development, IMD, explains how to be prepared when approaching the subject.