Dear Dawn… LinkedIn Sceptic – The Answer

Gulf Business’ leadership expert, Dawn Metcalfe, answers the fourth and latest question in the series.

Qatar Has ‘No Global Mission To Conquer The World’

Experts say the country’s sovereign wealth fund is only focussed on investments with high returns.

Gulf Tinkers With Energy Waste, Neglects Basic Causes

Energy consumption in the Middle East has outpaced gross domestic product growth, according to the World Energy Council.

30 Seconds On The Business Of… The Automotive Industry

Gulf Business speaks to Dr. Joerg Breuer, managing director, BMW Group Middle East.

5 Reasons Why You Should Hire Someone Different From You

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

Spring GITEX Shopper Offers Glimpse Of Main Event

The shorter GITEX technology event in March indicated 2013 will be dominated by tablet computers, mobiles and accessories.

Do You Have The Best UAE Credit Card Deal?

We compare the interest rates, annual fees and perks offered by financial institutions in the UAE.

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.

Top 10 Largest Aluminium Smelters In The World

Two from the UAE and one from Bahrain feature on the list of the world’s largest smelters by capacity.

Why You Should Work On Your Holiday

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

The GCC’s Health Scare

The regional president of Medtronic, one of the world’s biggest medical companies, explains the Gulf’s health timebomb.

Top 10 Digital Companies To Watch

Gulf Business lists 10 companies to keep a close eye on as they move the region’s digital industry forward.

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.

Egyptians Buy Into Real Estate To Escape Currency Dive

The Egyptian pound has lost about 14 per cent of its value because of unrest in the country.

How To Rule The World Like… Lionel ‘Leo’ Messi

Leo is a football player who plays for La Liga club FC Barcelona and the Argentina national team.

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.

Dear Dawn… Week 4 – LinkedIn Sceptic

The Gulf Business agony aunt is back to answer the fourth professional query in the series.

Exclusive Interview: Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman, Dubai Duty Free

With $16 million sales per day, is Dubai Duty Free’s success about being in the right place at the right time or a shrewd business strategy?

There’s Nothing Glamorous About Causing Deaths

Fast driving in the UAE must be punished more severely.

Dear Dawn… Meetings Adverse – The Answer

Gulf Business’ leadership expert, Dawn Metcalfe, answers the third question in the series.

The World’s Most Expensive Cars Of 2013

The Geneva Motor Show in March unveiled some of this year’s most expensive rides.

Can You Spot The Chameleon Leader?

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

As Gas Goes Global, Will Qatar Cope?

Qatar will face the emergence of Australia as a new power in global LNG, while the US will also challenge its dominance.

10 UAE Start-Ups To Watch

Start-ups are sprouting up across the country and speedily gaining access to investor support.

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.

Dubai Gears Up For Next, More Modest Boom

Authorities expect a 50 per cent population growth by 2020 but financing issues are likely to moderate the boom.

Egypt: What Revolution?

Egypt’s stalled reforms and violent protests are endangering the country’s economic progress.

Saudi’s Illegal Immigrants Draw Fear Of “Infiltrators”

Many illegal immigrants have now lived in the Kingdom for decades, prompting government officials to speak of a “humanitarian crisis”

Will The Upcoming UAE Mortgage Law Slow Revival Of Dubai’s Property Market?

Richard Paul, head of residential valuation, Cluttons UAE and Paul Preston, director and head of Middle East, IP Global, lead the debate.

Five Minutes With… Vatche Keverian, CEO, JWT MENA

An indigenous Arab style of advertising is taking shape in the region, says JWT’s Keverian.