5 Minutes With…Omar Farid, GCC general manager, PepsiCo

PepsiCo is currently focussing on expanding operations in Saudi Arabia, says Omar Farid, the GCC general manager of PepsiCo.

Timing Gold’s Recovery

A mixed global economic outlook is currently hampering the price of gold, writes Mark McFarland, chief investment strategist, Emirates NBD Private Banking.

Ten Steps For Moving To Dubai

Relocating to a new place can be a daunting task. Here are some tips to keep in mind before you make the move.

30 Seconds On The Business Of Dubai’s Property Market

Gulf Business speaks to Ron Hinchey, director at property consultancy Cluttons.

Big Business Blunders

Next time you make a business mistake, comfort yourself by remembering these legendary blunders that are still studied in business schools.

GCC Investors Eye Global Bonds, Credit

Local investors are looking for fixed income investment opportunities outside the region, say asset managers.

RAK Takes Flight

The Northern emirate is boosting its planes to attract wealthy Westerners.

The Most Expensive Gadget Splurges

Gulf Business lists the most expensive gadgets money can buy.

Click Your Way To Success

Meghna Pant, features editor of Gulf Business examines how a company can maximise networking efforts both online and offline.

Spurring Growth In Iraq’s Banking Industry

William C. Keliehor aids financial development in Iraq, a country where only 15 per cent of the population has a bank account.

8 Leadership Tips To Deal With Diversity

Successful markets leaders will throw away the textbook and take a leap of faith, writes leadership expert Tommy Weir.

5 Minutes With…Yousef Tuqan Tuqan, CEO, Flip Media

Flip Media’s CEO says the most important skill anyone can learn is how to sell – to your customers, your employees and even to your boss.

From The 97th Floor Of The World’s Tallest Tower…

Gulf Business reporter Aarti Nagraj describes her views about Dubai’s Princess Tower.

How To Rule The World Like…Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal

Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud is the founder and chairman of Kingdom Holding Company in Saudi Arabia.

The UAE’s Nuclear Energy Efforts Are Full Steam Ahead

Following the Fukushima disaster last year, how can the country learn from those mistakes and ensure it gets its $20 billion project right?

The Rise Of Remittance

As remittances grows, Gulf Business investigates whether huge currency volatilities present a challenge or an opportunity for investors.

Top 10 Reasons Your Boss Doesn’t Like You

If you can’t stand your boss, have you ever wondered if they can stand you? Gulf Business lists the top 10 reasons why your boss may not be your biggest fan.

Gold Loses Its Glitter

In a world troubled by chaotic financial markets and a liquidity crunch, gold served as an asset that was both stable and certain. But the commodity is fast losing its appeal. Meghna Pant, features editor of Gulf Business finds out why.

The Rise Of Dim Sum Bonds

Gulf firms are increasingly chasing Asian liquidity.

5 Minutes With… Husam Hourani, managing partner, Al Tamimi & Co

Husam Hourani says Al Tamimi will focus on assisting Asian companies establish themselves in the Middle East.

Why The Best Gulf Banks Are Undervalued

Regional banks offer outstanding value at historic low prices, writes Peter Cooper, editor of Arabianmoney.net.

30 Seconds On The Business Of Digital Photography

Gulf Business speaks to Keitaro So, general manager, Fujifilm Electronics Imaging Division, MENA.

Top 10 Reasons People Want To Leave Their Job

Even in the midst of a global recession people still want to leave their jobs. Gulf Business draws up the top 10 reasons why.

Top 10 Sovereign Wealth Funds

As the notoriously private wealth vehicles gain increased visibility, especially with their emerging markets investment push, Gulf Business lists the top 10 SWFs in the world.

GCC Accounts For 35% Of Global SWFs

With 45 per cent of global oil reserves holdings, it’s not a surprise that the GCC retains a major chunk of the SWF pool, and three of its funds feature in the Top 10 SWF List. Yet, Qatar is prominently absent from this coveted ranking, while China is overtly present. Meghna Pant, features editor of Gulf Business, finds out why.

5 Minutes With… Samer Majali, CEO, Gulf Air

Gulf Air CEO, Samer Majali, says a consultative leadership style is the best way to energize and motivate employees.

The Fairytale Banks Of Paris And Vienna

Don’t write off the long-term investment value of Europe’s ailing banks writes Matein Khalid, fund manager in a royal investment fund.

Alternative Finance Sources to Fund Arab Growth

The nascent but growing structured finance industry is emerging to fill the funding gap in the marketplace, says Anthony Hobeika, head of research at Gulf Capital

Syria’s Rural Economy Adapts As Conflict Spreads

Although much of the country’s industrial production has been hit, the rural economy has been less affected by the turmoil.

Top Start-up Funds In The Middle East

With entrepreneurship in the region witnessing an unprecedented boom, funding options are also on the rise.