SWFs Say Goodbye West, Hello East

Watch out, growing government SWFs in the emerging markets are set to become the world’s largest asset class.

Best Gadgets for the Corner Office

Gulf Business lists the gadgets you need to have if you’re about to step into the corner office.

30 Under 30: The GCC’s Top Young Achievers

Meet the region’s future-makers. Gulf Business presents the top achievers under the age of 30, from fields as far ranging as music, construction, tech, retail and law.

Small GCC Banks Most Likely To Outperform

Why are hitherto underdog banks in the GCC outperforming their larger peers? And why does Saudi Arabia have the fastest growing banks in the region? Meghna Pant, features editor of Gulf Business gives the answers.

30 Under 30: GCC’s Top Young Achievers (11 – 20)

Meet the exceptional young people who are re-inventing the MENA region.

30 Under 30: GCC’s Top Young Achievers (21–30)

Meet the exceptional young people who are re-inventing the MENA region.

5 Minutes With… Phil Broad, MD, Jumeirah Restaurants

Phil Broad says Jumeirah is set for mass global expansion through franchising models.

The End Of The GCC Monetary Union?

The idea of a joint GCC currency now looks even more distant, writes Mark McFarland, chief investment strategist, Emirates NBD Private Banking.

Jersey’s Financial Tale

At a time of global liquidity crunch, Jersey is seeing money flow in from the GCC, writes Senator Philip Ozouf, Jersey’s Minister for Treasury and Resources.

Palestine Bank Comes To Dubai

BoP will launch its Dubai office in 2013 to serve 200,000 Palestinians.

Exclusive: Chairman Says Nakheel Back On Track

In a rare interview, Ali Rashid Lootah tells Gulf Business that the property empire is out of the abyss and into the black.

Top GCC Banks By Profits

Higher GCC banking profitability was driven by improvement in margins, faster asset expansion and expanding fee income in 2011.

GCC’s Biggest Banks By Assets

The top 50 banks’ consolidated assets grew by a higher 9.1 per cent in 2011 to $1.2 trillion, compared to 6.8 per cent in 2010 and four per cent in 2009.

Which Are The Best Banks In The GCC?

Meghna Pant, features editor of Gulf Business takes a look at the state of finance in the GCC and which bank you can most rely on.

How The Eastern Slowdown Could Sting The GCC

With a combined GDP of over $9 trillion, China and India were poised to offset slower growth in the West, but recent developments have proved otherwise.

China’s Domestic Growth To Fuel Gulf Oil Demand

Despite fears of a China slowdown, long term urbanisation will spell growth, says Chris Tedder, research analyst at FOREX.com

The Gulf’s Top 10 Tweeters

As the 140-characters social media platform continues to reel in its rival Facebook, the Gulf has finally caught up with the rest of the world and embraced Twitter.

Why Dubai Should Show Off For The Expo 2020

If Dubai wins the Expo bid, it should highlight its innovative leadership techniques, writes leadership expert Tommy Weir.

False Records Issue Is Key To Standard Chartered Case

The false records cases could be easier to prove than money-laundering.

Five Myths That Shroud Big Data

Understanding the myths around big data is key to gaining an advantage over competitors, writes Jean-Marc Bonnet,
 consulting architect, EMEA, Teradata Corporation.

Oil Prices Inflate As Speculators Bet On Stimulus

An expected stimulus from the US Federal Reserve, instability in the Middle East and a fall in North Sea output are all spurring oil prices.

Pushing The Right Buttons

Aarti Nagraj talks gadgets with Deepak Babani, the CEO of electronics retailer Eros.

Starting The Revolution Express

With the GCC expected to spend $79 billion in the next 10 years on railways, metro and tram projects, this development is being heralded as a transport revolution.

How To Hold On To Your Job

Christopher Peterson, group resourcer at Gulf Recruitment Group, discusses why the employee who gives everything will always win.

5 Minutes With… Bayt.com CEO

Bayt.com CEO Rabea Ataya says good leaders will make sure they learn something new every day.

How To Make Money Through Forex – Part Five

Gulf Business reporter Aarti Nagraj tries her luck at trading currencies and shares a daily account of her experience for a week.

Al Ain Dairy Eyes Global Expansion

Regional dairy producer is approaching the international market and commencing production of camel milk products.

How To Make Money Through Forex – Part Four

Gulf Business reporter Aarti Nagraj tries her luck at trading currencies and shares a daily account of her experience for a week.

Understanding ‘Generation Y’ In The UAE

CEO of Ashridge Business School, Kai Peters, discusses why Generation Y may prove lazier than Generation X

Basel III Arrives Early For UAE

Central Bank orders regional banks to meet liquidity requirements from January 2013, in preparation for Basel.