Special report: Where To Invest In 2013 – Currency

William Berridge, FX strategist at Barclays reveals the expected trends in the currency market.

Special Report: Where To Invest In 2013 – Fixed Income

Mohieddine Kronfol, chief investment officer – fixed income/global sukuk, Franklin Templeton reveals the regional hotspots for next year.

Asians Paid 33% Less Than Westerners

Have you ever wondered how much money you make as an expat, especially as compared to other nationalities? Of course you have. Meghna Pant, features editor of Gulf Business, tells you exactly how your salary stacks up against other expats in the GCC.

Special Report: Where To Invest In 2013 – Equities

Irfan Ellam, head of MENA equity research, Emirates NBD reveals the regional hotspots for next year.

EXCLUSIVE: Interview With Jeff Immelt, GE Global CEO

Jeff Immelt, global boss of GE, opens up to Aarti Nagraj about ramping up regional spend, the challenge of leading 300,000 people and whether he sleeps at night.

Top 10 GCC Travel Trends In 2012

Airline partnerships and new hotel launches marked a busy year for the region’s travel industry.

5 Mins With Mona Ataya, CEO of Mumzworld

The founder of the baby’s clothing empire aims to tap the MENA’s region’s $5 billion annual online spend.

How Glambox Cornered The Luxury Testing Market

Shant Oknayan, co-founder of GlamBox, describes the first 12 months for the UAE’s start-up beauty revolution.

How To Be A Master Networker

Adopt these key habits to use networking to help grow your business.

My Wish List Before The Apocalypse

As the end-of-the-world countdown begins, Arti Gupta, managing partner at Lead On Consulting reveals what she’d like on her technology wish list.

The 7 Types Of Handshake And How To Manage Them

Corporate executives often shake hands in different ways. And while most of us are aware of the famous ‘wet fish’ greeting, there’s a range of awkward handshakes to prepare for.

Are You Making The Wrong First Impression?

It takes less than a second for people to judge whether they like someone during their first encounter. Etiquette expert Penny Edge advises on how to maximise that vital first business impression.

JPM Exclusive: European Assets Attractive-Valuations Low

With Standard & Poor’s upgrading Greece’s credit rating today, Cesar Perez, chief investment strategist EMEA, JP Morgan Private Bank, bets on Europe for 2013.

GCC In 2012: A Retrospective

The last 12 months have seen robust regional spending, consistently high oil prices and the continuation of Obama’s presidency.

VIDEO: Google’s Incredible Snapshots Of 2012

Its zeitgeist of the year includes the Arab Spring, Egypt elections and pilgrimage to Hajj.

Top 10 Most Expensive Hobbies In The UAE

From collecting vintage cars to jumping out of helicopters, the region’s hobbies are eclectic and extravagant.

Dubai’s A380 Facility – What To Expect

A look at the new 500,000sqm Concourse A that has the capacity to handle 15 million passengers a year.

Chairman – Giordano Pushes For 15% ME Marketshare

Hong Kong clothing store to open 60 stores in the region and India by the end of 2015, says chairman Dr Peter Lau.

Green Shoots For Private Equity Sector

Interest in deals is up say experts, but closing deals is still lacking as billions of dollars in dry powder lies waiting.

Why Your Boss Is Being Horrid To You

The first in a series of exclusive leadership articles from Dubai-based business author, Nicolai Tillisch.

Quantitative Easing: Three Possible Outcomes

As global fiscal stimulus continues will the end result be deflation or inflation, asks Mark McFarland, chief investment strategist, Emirates NBD Private Banking.

5 Mins With… Frank Courtney, Barloworld Logistics EMEA CEO

Boss of logistics company Barloworld says the recession kickstarted companies into investing into their supply chains.

Is It A Good Time To Invest In Dubai’s Property Market?

Steven Morgan, head of country, Cluttons UAE and Paul Preston, director and head of Middle East, IP Global, lead the debate.

Oman Eyes Broader Role For Private Sector To Create Jobs, Diversify

Unemployment in the Gulf state currently stands at around 24 per cent, according to the IMF.

30 Seconds On The Business Of Mobile Advertising

Gulf Business speaks to Karim Khalifa, CEO of Digital Republic.

Top 10 Global Events In 2012

As the year draws to a close, we bring you a list of the major events that marked 2012 in the history books.

MEBA 2012: Business Jets Take Flight From Dubai’s New Hub

Dubai World Central is set to become the new hub for business aviation.

Revealed: The Best Tailors In The UAE

Where to go for the best bespoke suits and shirts in the emirate.

Dubai Film Festival: The Rise Of ‘Arabwood’

As Dubai hosts its annual glitzy film festival, experts say that the local movie industry will take more time to fully establish itself.

Is A Major Yen Depreciation Imminent?

Japan’s long-term risky fundamentals will become more apparent in 2013, says Matein Khalid, fund manager in a royal investment office.