How to protect your UAE real estate through gifting or probate

When a UAE property owner dies, their assets will be distributed in accordance with an interpretation of Sharia law

Four reasons why copyright is better than trademarking for your UAE startup

For most startups, your unique idea is the thing that’s really going to help you grow, so you want to do everything to protect that

Five tips to help you choose the right business partner

Take your time and only enter the relationship if it feels right, says Anisha Sagar

High oil supply disruptions set stage for next slump

Political disruptions could lead the market will become even tighter in the second half of 2019, says Reuters’ analyst John Kemp

The shift towards personalised healthcare in the UAE

Christian Schuhmacher, CEO of King’s College Hospital London in the UAE, on the multiple benefits of personalised care

Property investment in Dubai: Why smaller units can mean bigger returns

Automatically going for the largest apartments you can afford is best avoided, says Michael Burke

How medical zoning could save the UAE’s healthcare industry

Medical zoning – careful regulation of land development for medical facilities – will hugely benefit the healthcare sector

A week in the life of… Dana Ashkar, founder of CAHO Chocolatier

Dana Ashkar balances family and work, working on a tight schedule

Why the events industry must take a leap forward

CEO of Futurous, Philippe Blanchard, reveals how the events industry can help society adapt to a high-tech future

How Earth Hour UAE is redefining our relationship with the planet

Helena Carless, communications director at Emirates Nature-WWF, explains some of the main benefits of Earth Hour

Why population health management is key to a healthier UAE

Shainoor Khoja, chief impact officer at Right Health, explains how technology can help boost wellbeing across the emirates

Young Emirati entrepreneur Noora Al Alawi: ‘To fail is healthy’

Al Alawi’s homegrown Dubai-based brand Nuna Atelier is getting the attention of international brands

The next chapter for the UAE’s Borders bookstore

Vivek Bahirwani, director of Borders, discusses why reading is going from strength the strength in the region

Is IoT getting more secure in the region?

Sebastien Pavie from Gemalto explains both the perils and potential of the Internet of Things, and how to protect sensitive data

How I got here… Nicholas Brooks, founder and CEO of Zaeto Middle East

Zaeto, a lubricants and grease company founded in Dubai, a core focus on the environment

How satellites can bridge the digital divide

Chairman and CEO of Thales, Patrice Caine, explains how existing satellite technology can provide universal Internet access

Why Saudi’s family businesses need to focus on succession planning

Family businesses need to have a solid family constitution and corporate governance framework in place

How GCC retail can succeed in a millennial world

Panos Linardos, chairman of Retail Leaders Circle MENA, on how millennials are changing the face of retail

Five key skills needed to work in start-ups in the MENA region

With the region encouraging entrepreneurship, more jobs are expected to be available for graduates in start-ups

Responsible AI

The new Gulf economy

How technological advancements could help secure the long term prosperity of the GCC

The importance of building a culture of candour in the region

Why building a workplace culture of openness is key to economic success 

Revealed: Top 100 most powerful Arabs 2019

In this year’s collection of powerful and influential individuals we have a heady mix of consolidation and breakthrough

Understanding the ‘Sustainable Blue Economy’

Director general of Emirates Nature-WWF, Laila Mostafa Abdullatif, explains how we can unlock the opportunities of the ocean

Struggle to survive: Can smaller UAE healthcare providers come out on top?

By joining forces within a larger network, independent healthcare providers can increase their efficiency and their purchasing power

Trump warns Saudi on oil prices as focus turns to re-election

Trump’s top priority is being re-elected in 2020 and so he is trying to eliminate all factors that could threaten a recession, writes Reuters columnist John Kemp

The importance of tolerance in the workplace

Reverend Canon Andy Thompson explains why tolerance should be a key aspect of workplace culture across the GCC

Three ways you can get more from end-of-service benefits in the Middle East

Few regional companies put money aside into separate savings accounts for their ESB fund

Why regional banks and fintech firms should seek partnership models

Digitisation not only requires IT investment but a fundamental change in the business model

Why the GCC’s fitness industry is working up a sweat

As the regional fitness market continues to take strides, we look at some of the players disrupting the industry

Five points for GCC expats to consider when planning their retirement

Deciding where to retire is a key part of the planning process