New Saudi mega city NEOM is Crown Prince’s desert dream

Future reforms are expected to cut subsidies, raise taxes, overhaul an outdated education system

Building blocks: ECC CEO Kareem Farah

The Engineering Contracting Company CEO reveals how the firm has weathered a slowdown in the regional construction sector and where it will go next

Looking through the lens of VAT in the GCC

Abdulla Al Gurg examines the impact of the incoming value added tax

New realities push transformation of Gulf financial markets

Ebru Boysan asseses the region’s most recent developments in light of diversification efforts

Six big mistakes to avoid when running a corporate event

It is key to have your goals in mind to ensure that you achieve your ROI

Talking hospitality: Rotana CEO Omer Kaddouri

As Abu Dhabi hotel group Rotana celebrates its 25-year anniversary, Omer Kaddouri explains why the last three have been the toughest yet

Tapping into the GCC national talent pool

Sanjay Modi explains how the private sector can harness national talent and help build a sustainable economy

How technology can reduce healthcare costs for your UAE business

The most popular trends and innovations in the healthcare market

Lack of women in Middle East workforce hinders growth

More women than men go to university in the MENA region

Sobha Group’s chairman on building a real estate brand

Sobha Group chairman PNC Menon details his vision for the future as the company continues work on its Dubai mega projects

The UAE’s natural RMB progression

Mohamed Salama explains why the UAE is China’s ideal partner in the One Belt One Road initiative

Checking the pulse of the Dubai real estate market

Amid a mixed forecast, this year’s Cityscape Global conference was, as usual, a key indicator of the health of the Dubai real estate market

Embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Attendees at this year’s Sharjah FDI Forum learned how the world’s next big step forward would have an impact on investment and our daily lives

Why UAE firms need to focus on employee stress levels

In the GCC, stress is the number one workplace issue

What to expect at Gitex this year

The annual Gitex Technology Week reflects the region’s mounting emphasis on digital transformation

Smart cities: Is the GCC seeing the transformation?

From less traffic congestion on roads to connected healthcare systems, smart cities are hoped to revolutionise the way the region functions

Embracing catalytic leadership in the digital marketplace

Jeanette Teh explores what embracing ‘digital’ actually means for companies in the current marketplace

Fuelling a smart city’s sustainable growth

Zaid Alqufaidi discusses the importance of convenience and collaboration for the development of smart cities

Can the UAE set the global benchmark for good corporate governance?

Abdullah Mohammed says the UAE’s new CSR framework will help establish the country as a global benchmark for positive social impact

Abu Dhabi Financial Group’s CEO on engineering financial success

In an exclusive interview, Jassim Alseddiqi explains how an engineer’s mindset has helped Abu Dhabi Financial Group become a UAE success story

Why your sustainability message matters

David Thompson explains the importance of cohesive and consistent sustainability communication

How I got here: Matthew Shannon, executive creative director, Brash Brands

Shannon details his journey in the creative industry

EY’s regional head on adapting to the GCC’s shifting sands

Abdulaziz Al Sowailim, chairman and CEO of EY MENA, discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the GCC region

GCC power infrastructure: Plugging black holes of inefficiency

How the GCC’s power operators can become more efficient and expand the region’s power capacity

Interview: S&P Dow Jones Indices regional head on the Gulf markets

Charbel El Azzi, regional head of S&P Dow Jones Indices, gives an insight into the firm’s unique role in the global and regional financial systems

The best business books of 2017 (so far)

Business never stands still, and neither do the experts seeking to unravel its secrets

Eight cyber security principles needed to protect the public

Why it is important to protect the ‘digital aqueducts’ of society

Exclusive interview: Microsoft’s new GCC head

Sayed Hashish on changes in Microsoft’s organisational structure and why he is bullish about regional growth

A new generation of mall experience in the region

Robert Welanetz demonstrates how the region’s retail industry has evolved in recent months, and what to expect in the years ahead

The GCC’s automotive downturn

The Gulf’s automotive market is going through a tough period as the broader regional downturn hits consumer spending