Why China sets an example for Saudi’s MSCI inclusion

China’s inclusion in MSCI’s main indices can provide lessons for Saudi Arabia

Why a second citizenship is becoming vital for many from the Middle East

Countries across the world are leaning more towards tighter visa controls

A week in the life of… Nithul Lakshman, managing director of PAL Auto Garage

Lakshman details a week spent managing his company’s garages with a healthy dose of exercise inbetween

Driving ahead: Zarooq Motors

A closer look at the UAE-based company seeking to carve its own niche in the supercar market

The evolution of Cityscape Global

As real estate exhibition Cityscape Global prepares to open its doors for the 16th time, exhibition director Tom Rhodes discusses how the internationally recognised event has grown

How I got here: Ali Zeeshan Khan, digital services manager, Informa ME

Ali Zeeshan Khan on his journey of growth at event management firm Informa

Why customers are the best acquisition tool

Here’s how your existing customers can help you secure a larger market share

The importance of wills to GCC businesses

Nita Maru discusses the importance of wills to your business and the implications of not having a succession plan in place

The changing face of the workforce

New technology is leading to dramatic shifts in the way companies operate

A week in the life of… Matt Cowan, regional director at CISI

The regional head of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment details his packed schedule

How to complete a successful IT merger in 2017

On the back of increased M&A activity, Miguel Vergara explains how IT companies can ensure smooth integration

Building legacies through customer satisfaction

Emirates Global Aluminium’s Walid Al Attar explains how the company has built long-standing success on the back of customer satisfaction

Is Saudi’s bold vision taking shape?

Heralding major reforms, Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 programme was launched with much gusto last year. Has there been significant progress?

What digital payment regulation means for the UAE

The UAE Central Bank is introducing a new initiative in line with global movement on digital payments

Navigating financial market fluctuations in the UAE and worldwide

Here’s how brokers should deal with market volatility

As the US dollar slips, has the Emirati dirham topped out?

Jameel Ahmad examines the potential impact on the UAE’s currency following the US dollar’s drop in the first half

The changing face of leadership in regional family businesses

Why and how to ensure successful succession planning

Interview: Starz Play’s CEO on seeking new revenue streams

Dubai-based video streaming service Starz Play is planning to use a recent funding round to gain a foothold in new emerging markets

Is now a good time to invest in the Indian property market?

M.D. Saini, MD and CEO of Shapoorji Pallonji International, discusses the current state of the Indian property industry

All you need to know about the UAE’s tax administration system

The UAE recently issued a federal law for Tax Procedures

Taxing tobacco in the GCC

As the GCC begins implementing an excise tax on tobacco, industry insiders urge for measures to ensure illicit trade doesn’t flourish

Why having the right people is key to your company’s success

Mohammad A. Baker explains how new businesses in the UAE can establish strong foundations by employing the right team

India and the GCC: Bound by history

As India celebrates its Independence Day this month, we look at the changing trade and business links with one of its oldest partners

India’s new tax GST: Will it impact business with the GCC?

India introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on July 1

Five minutes with.. Soluqi founder Benjamin Balazs

Balazs details the motivations behind the firm he launched earlier this year and where he plans to go next

Revealed: Top 10 entrepreneurs in the GCC 2017

For centuries the Gulf region and entrepreneurship have gone hand in hand. We take a look at some of today’s entrepreneurs who are making waves in the business world

The thing about millennials and technology

Steve Tzikakis explains how millennials are driving major changes in how businesses approach the use of technology

Common reasons why a second citizenship can be denied

Granting a second citizenship is not just based on your investment, but also the integrity of your profile

How I got here: Ben Samuel, founder and CEO of Fit On Click

Ben Samuel on fulfilling his dreams of being an entrepreneur

Five minutes with…Tom Rhodes, exhibition director at Cityscape Global

The annual property exhibition in Dubai will hold its 16th edition in September