Looking beyond salary structures in the GCC

It is important to sustain employee engagement in the workplace

Strengthening the chain: The impact of technology on logistics in the Gulf

As technology continues to develop at pace, we examine the impact on logistics, and how the industry is moving into a new era

How I got here: Valerie Barrie, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai director of sales and marketing

Barrie details her journey from schooling on the Shetland Islands to the JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai

Disrupting personal finance in the GCC

Amid tougher economic conditions, technology is bringing change to the Gulf’s personal finance market

Why CEO involvement in employee benefits can boost company health in UAE

A CEO who is heavily involved in his/her company’s benefits plan can have a strong influence on how cost-effective it is

Huntr: Changing the way migrant workers are hired

The app connecting the GCC’s low paid workers with bank accounts

Ian Dillon, co-founder of smartphone banking concept NOW Money, explains how the company is helping potentially millions of low-income workers take control of their finances

How the UAE immigration landscape impacts business mobility

Murtaza Khan discusses the role of immigration regulation in developing strong foundations for business

The Internet of Things: How it can change cities in the UAE

As technological development continues to gather pace, IoT can enhance the exchange of ideas, transactions and services

A week in the life of… Aniysha Seyfferdt, agency director, Panache XPRNC

Seyfferdt details her week managing corporate events and unwinding by walking the dogs

UAE fashion brand Feathers eyes expansion despite market slowdown

UAE entrepreneur Khalid Basaeed gets candid about the challenges he faced in creating his luxury brand Feathers and where he plans to go next

The growth of green bonds in the Middle East

Here’s how green financing could develop throughout 2017

Top tips for background checks when hiring in the Middle East

The basic steps you should take to ensure you’re making the right hire for your company

How can telecom operators build consumer trust?

Telecommunication companies can use design to build trust among consumers

How to curb soaring inpatient costs in the UAE

Inpatient spending in the GCC is estimated to grow from $16.4bn in 2015 to $28.9bn in 2020

How Emirati companies can stay competitive in a challenging economic climate

Abdulla Al Gurg reveals how companies from the UAE can compete at a global level and strengthen the local economy in the process

Reversing the Gulf’s smartphone slump

Amid slowing global growth and even declining sales last year in the Gulf region, mobile manufacturers are hoping to regain momentum in 2017

Saudi-based jewellery firm L’azurde on playing the long game

Selim Chidiac explains how the Saudi jewellery manufacturer and distributor has weathered tough economic times and why it will look different in five years’ time

Dubai’s new standard tenancy contract: Points to consider

The new standard contract became mandatory from March 1, 2017

Succession planning: chalking out the future of your family business

Summit Ahuja, partner at Just Legal consultancy, explains how family businesses can avoid a chaotic transition from one generation to the next

How to manage your exposure to the FX market

FX Options helps investors to balance risks in their portfolio

Why third-party management could help in the race to diversify Dubai

Bani Haddad examines the benefits of third-party hotel management and how it can help transform Dubai’s economy

A week in the life of… Andy Levey, head of marketing, La Perle by Dragone

Levey details his packed schedule as the aqua-theatre show prepares to launch

A week in the life of… Jonathan Worsley, chairman, Bench Events

Worsley reveals how he brings hotel investors together across the globe, from Dubai and Iran to Cuba and Buenos Aires

How GCC family philanthropy can create a lasting impact

Ramy Sfeir examines the ways family businesses can make a difference to their communities

How can GCC firms get the best out of middle management

Warsha Joshi explains how companies can give managers the time and space to innovate

How UAE firms can avoid the five biggest health insurance mistakes

It is not prudent to only choose providers based on ultra-competitive prices

Five ways corporate competitions can boost your business

Corporate games can lead to a lot of long-term benefits

Revealed: Countries with the highest VAT rates

The GCC states are planning to introduce a 5 per cent value added tax from 2018

Exclusive: Pepsico’s regional CEO on VAT, healthy food and future growth

Sanjeev Chadha elaborates on the F&B conglomerate’s improved focus on healthy products and why he is bullish about the GCC region

How digital transformation will drive telecoms growth

Telecoms operators need to change if they are to address the demand for universally available content, says Charles Yang