A new member to a board should not be appointed because of being a friend of the promoter or a buddy of current board members
The GCC is catching up with developed markets in terms of financial inclusion
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, e-commerce has risen as a natural winner
Building a business as though you want to sell it can be a pragmatic approach to ensuring this happens in a seamless and financially sound way
Why organisational culture is the cornerstone of successful digital transformation initiatives
The digital world is flat, thanks to ubiquitous cloud services
Parties are lodging claims against companies and governments for losses suffered as a result of climate change
Money not being spend in the next one to two months can be put to much better use in an interest-accruing account or investments
Companies need greater visibility as more people work remotely
Family businesses contribute to more than 90% of the economic activity in the country
Family businesses, particularly in the Middle East, cannot afford “wastas” anymore
Solar energy seen as anchor to national renewable strategies
There has been an exponential increase of smart city developments in the Middle East
Three ways you can ensure your mind is not wandering and is focused on the present
Data-powered insights deliver more resilient infrastructure and shape a more sustainable future
The UAE’s flexible and proactive legal system is helping the country tackle issues such as cybercrime while also keeping an eye on the future
Countries need to tackle vulnerabilities in their economies, embrace innovation and move towards a more digital future
Here are some tested and proven tips for board aspirants
Innovation is never easy but it is always essential
With the pandemic upending the business landscape, what are the trends that we should look out for?
The focus on sustainability means that cleantech offers strong potential for growth, states entrepreneur and investor Shailesh Dash, who shares his market perspective in this monthly column
The relations between Israel and the UAE will have omnipresent long-term benefits through their similarities
AI can be a game-changer but should be approached with caution
A strong focus on connectivity, adaptability and student-centred learning is expected
Service providers need to be able to flexibly, but securely address all scenarios
Gulf Business talks to Jack Muhs, regional president of FedEx Express Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa, about the challenges of delivering Covid-19 vaccines around the world
People now think giving up flying would be one of the easiest things they could do to cut their carbon footprint
For successful outcomes, an organisation’s journey with diversity and inclusion must be continuous one
We delve into the 2020 UAE Survey of Sustainability Reporting study with James Babb
Governments in the GCC have become increasingly supportive of women’s growing role in C-level positions in the public and private sectors