What you need to know to crowdfund your project

Thanks to crowdfunding platforms, you can now approach the public to finance your project

Five reasons why entrepreneurs must aim to make money

Entrepreneurs must strive to earn money for the right reasons

The office of the future will be hybrid

Businesses need to have the technology to make work-from-anywhere productive

Deepfakes: Novel trend or novel threat?

Deepfakes have the potential for considerable implications across culture, geopolitics, and security

Three key elements to boost mental well-being in challenging times

Learning how to boost resilience will make us better equipped to cope with life’s challenges

HSBC’s role in the US lawsuit against Huawei called into question

Lawyers for Huawei argue HSBC improperly aided the US to indict CFO Meng Wanzhou

Bold decisions: How Covid-19 hustled Careem back to the startup mindset

Gheed El Makkoui, general manager at Careem UAE discusses all things mobility with Gulf Business in times of the pandemic

We are in the middle of a business outsourcing revolution

Outsourcing is the best way to boost efficiency and cut costs today

The best Gulf-based business ideas for 2021 and beyond 

Here are five business ideas with the potential to thrive in 2021 and beyond

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Digital transformation takes centre stage in the new normal

Digital businesses have the potential to emerge faster from the pandemic and will be better prepared for the future

Open Banking set to transform finance in the GCC

Gulf Business talks to Wissam Khoury, head of international at Finastra, on the state of Open Banking in the GCC

How leaders should make their team feel during testing times

True leaders must understand the expectations of their employees and create a closer working relationship

Different Arab money

Why SMEs should consider trade financing over legacy banks in this region

Many SMEs do not have access to bank borrowings, purely because banks are generally reluctant to provide funding to companies that have smaller balance sheets

Data management policies need adjustment in the new normal

Businesses need to systematically audit those systems which are accessible remotely

How the regional wealth management model is set to evolve?

The adoption rate for digital wealth management solutions has increased dramatically during the pandemic

How Covid-19 accelerated digital transformation in retail: lessons from Carrefour

Philippe Peguilhan, country manager of Carrefour UAE at Majid Al Futtaim Retail discusses retail with Gulf Business in the age of Covid

A tech guide to embracing the new normal at airports

New technologies assist in enforcing social distancing guidelines at airports

Four strategies being adopted by global retailers to captivate the online audience

Four ways that retail brands can leverage the power of social media to win a new generation of consumers

The digital dilemma — is technology a force for good or evil for employee wellbeing

Catherine Darroue assesses the impact of technology on employees’ health and well-being

A CISOs guide to cybersecurity planning in 2020 and beyond

Fortinet CISOs Renee Tarun, Joe Robertson, and Courtney Radke share their advice on cybersecurity planning for the remainder of 2020 and beyond—including where to start, what to prioritise, and what to expect moving forward

Why blockchain is worth the hype

Ramy AlDamati, founder, TrustyCrypto and CTO at GloryThink Group talks to Gulf Business all things blockchain

How should people best manage their time and energy

A big part of reinventing yourself is ensuring that you wake up early and eat right

Revealed: 10 things MENA healthcare providers need to do now to improve their services

It is critical for regional healthcare providers to augment, improve and enhance their digital health readiness and footprint

Covid-19 impact: How significant is workplace wellness in UAE-based offices?

A healthy work environment starts with an empowered leadership that prioritises the mental and physical well-being of all employees

How 5G powered devices will help bridge digital divide in UAE schools

Empowering students with the choice of where and how they learn is a big part of the 5G experience

How digital transformation enabled Al Salam Bank Bahrain to weather the Covid-19 storm

Rafik Nayed, group CEO, Al Salam Bank Bahrain, discusses the bank’s digital strategy in the Covid era with Gulf Business

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How digitally mature regional firms are leveraging technology to capitalise on greater opportunities

The technology, consumer and financial sectors boasted the highest proportion of entities that are digitally most mature

How video conferencing app Zoom achieved peak awareness in the UAE

Video conferencing app Zoom is looking to address security concerns as UAE users top one million

Explainer: How can the construction sector ensure the new normal is green?

Sustainable policies and awareness will help build a better future, opines Ali Al Jassim, chairman of Emirates Green Building Council

How technology is redefining education for 2020 and beyond

Covid-19-related disruption is driving innovation in curricula and learning experiences