5 Mins With…Kees Hartzuiker, CEO, Roya International

Boss of Dubai-founded hospitality company Roya says Qatar and Saudi Arabia will drive new business

Top 10 Global Cities For Hotel Investment In 2012

Dubai features among the top 25 global destinations for hotel investment in 2012, according to a new report.

Dancing With The Dragon: China And The UAE

UAE banks are gunning for a slice of the growing Chinese economy.

Road To Riches: Luxury Cars

Whether it’s modern plush or vintage charm, the luxury car market is booming. And car lovers in the Middle East are among the world’s top consumers.

How To Rule The World Like…Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga is a US-based singer, song writer and activist.

Gulf Air CEO Resignation: What Happens Now?

Following the resignation of the CEO of Gulf Air, Samer Majali, this week, where does the airline find itself as it approaches 2013?

How Entrepreneur Winner Will Spend Million AED Prize

Loulou Khazen Baz beat nine other hopefuls to the TV prize, but how will she spend her spoils?

Where To Invest In 2013 – With Merrill Lynch

Johannes Jooste, head of strategy for EMEA at Merrill Lynch, advises equities over fixed income.

Top 10 Theme Parks In the World

As Dubai prepares to build a $2.5 billion theme park complex, we look at the most-visited amusement parks in the world.

How To Make The Right Impression

The first in a series of etiquette columns from Penny Edge, founder of the Finishing Academy UK.

Gold Prices May Continue To Soften

Gold in real danger of more long liquidation before end of year, says Emirates NBD.

Top 10 Expensive Homes In The UAE

The most highly priced properties for sale on UAE’s market.

China’s Rise Leads to America’s Containment

It is critical to engage with China as it becomes the world’s largest economy and gains unilateral power, say experts.

Qatar’s Window Of Opportunity

Qatar’s billion-dollar infrastructure programme is set to provide investors with unprecedented options — eventually.

We Can’t Print Money Forever

The world has overleveraged itself and can either heal itself through policed bank regulation or going spectacularly bust, writes Peter Cooper, editor of Arabianmoney.net.

5 Mins With…Suhail Gidwani, Owner And CEO, Nandos UAE

Nandos UAE is planning to double its workforce within the next two years, says Suhail Gidwani.

The Time Is Now – Interview With CEO Of TAG Heuer

Neil Churchill talks to the global head of TAG Heuer watches, Jean-Christophe Babin, on timepieces, Iran and Lewis Hamilton.

Painting For Profit

Dispelling fears of a Eurozone crisis and liquidity crunch, art sold better last year than in any other time in history.

30 Seconds On The Business Of Corporate Restructuring

Gulf Business speaks to Sam Surrey, partner at BDO Corporate Finance

How To… Spend A Windfall

James Thomas, regional director at Acuma Independent Financial Advice, offers tips on how to spend your windfall gains wisely.

The Economic Fallout From Egypt’s ‘Arab Spring’

Already crippled with sky-high food prices, a weakened tourism industry and capital outflow, Egypt’s latest revolution could push the nation to the brink.

Dubai Goes Back To The Future

Mega hotels, theme parks and grandiose announcements – does this remind you of anything?

Revealed: Top 10 Companies In Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom saw increased liquidity and banking deposits in 2012, fuelled by high oil prices and government spending.

5 Mins With… Peter Payet, Senior VP, Arabian Adventures

The boss of Dubai’s major excursions firm says the UAE’s cruise sector is one to watch.

Exclusive: Majid Jafar, CEO, Crescent Petroleum

The Arab world’s economic revolution is only just beginning, says Jafar, in an exclusive interview with Gulf Business.

The Top 100 GCC Companies

Amid continuing global economic uncertainty, GCC stocks faced a mixed outlook.

Global Economies To Grow 2.5% In 2013

US to grow between 1.5-2 per cent and emerging economies 4-5 per cent, says Cesar Perez, chief investment strategist EMEA, JP Morgan Private Bank.

Quantitative Easing Is Only Part Of The Story

Quantitative easing will only work if politicians commit to accountability for sustainable growth, writes Mark McFarland, chief investment strategist, Emirates NBD Private Banking.

How To Rule The World Like…Barack Obama

Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States of America.

What Is The Right Corporate Gift In The Middle East?

Presenting a luxury corporate gift to your business associates can often make or break the working relationship.