Reform-ready Saudi accelerates MSCI ambitions

What inclusion in major equity indexes might mean for the kingdom’s economy

Why we form judgements

Life Coach Maryam Ghouth explores the cause and the cure to judgements

How technology has transformed ransom demands

Wolfgang Kandek explains how to protect yourself from ransomware

Five minutes with.. Cwikwin founder and developer Kishore Chand

Kishore Chand talks consumer engagement, digital advertising and expansion plans

Saudi Arabia: Fighting fires on many fronts

Diversification and restructuring may be a necessary evolution for the kingdom, but a bright future is far from assured

What the Dell, EMC merger will mean for the Gulf region

Aongus Hegarty explains what the recent merger of tech firms Dell and EMC will mean for the Middle East and the wider world

Why UAE firms should hire an occupational health specialist

Companies can expect significant savings across the board

How I got here: Naveed Pirzada, bSocial managing director

Naveed Pirzada explains how an early love of music led him into the creative industry

Preparation is key as VAT looms in the GCC

Chris Williams looks ahead to the arrival of value added tax, and what you can do to prepare for it

What you should know about mental health and the UAE workforce

Mild depression may be affecting up to 15 per cent of the UAE’s population

Five minutes with… Jean-Yves Tolot, chairman, Thales Saudi Arabia

French defence firm Thales is positive about growth in Saudi despite the impact of low oil prices

What to do if you lose your passport in the UAE

A step-by-step guide on the procedures to follow if you have lost your passport in the UAE

Why regional business leaders should not dream of a higher oil price

The region has already changed forever regardless of whether the oil price recovers, says Nicolai Tillisch, author of Effective Business in the Gulf

Why health security is key in the Gulf region

Emile Salhab explains why a health resilience strategy is critical to ensuring regional health security

Five minutes.. with Anantara Al Baleed Resort Salalah GM James Hewitson

James Hewitson gives a unique insight into Anantara’s new property as it prepares to open for business

Costly health mistakes and how to solve them

Tim Garrett highlights some of the most common health mistakes employees are making in the office

Five minutes with.. Masterminds Education co-founder Tania Siddiqui

Tania Siddiqui discusses education in the region and her firm’s expansion plans

How ‘entry interviews’ can save your business

Sallyann Della Casa reveals how a 21-day entry interview could pay dividends for new starters and your company

Sun, sand and surgery: Dubai’s plan to become a medical tourism hub

Dubai is looking to cement its position as the region’s go-to hub for medical tourism, but does it have what it takes to compete on a global level?

Are GCC businesses leveraging social media enough?

M.R. Raghu, managing director of research house Marmore Mena Intelligence, examines whether social media is being tapped in the region

A week in the life of… Serviceplan ME’s Frances Valerie Bonifacio

The strategic planning director at Serviceplan Middle East reveals combining meeting-packed days with family time

How I got here: Salem Bin Dasmal, Silver Spoon Investments founder and CEO

Salem Bin Dasmal details his journey from tennis champion to entrepreneur with some government work along the way

The case for investing in higher education in the GCC

Dr Olin Cleve McDaniel explains how the MENA region can support economic goals by investing in higher education and research

Aldar’s CEO Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak on building the future of the UAE

Aldar Properties’ Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak talks about the company’s role in transforming the emirate, and why the future looks bright for the ever-growing developer

Taking cover: Mandatory health insurance in the Gulf explained

The move to roll out mandatory health insurance across the GCC is generally viewed as good news for its citizens but what are the implications for insurance companies, health establishments and businesses?

Why volatility persists in the oil market

Efforts to tame the boom-bust cycle through the control of prices and production have repeatedly broken down, writes Reuters columnist John Kemp

BCG partner Dr Leila Hoteit on work-life balance and beating sexism

The authors of Game Changers speak to Dr Leila Hoteit, partner and managing director of Boston Consulting Group

Behind the curtain of… Green energy

Gulf Business speaks to Al Fajer Neon Energy CEO Alexis Gianniotis

Hedge funds temper bullishness on oil

Hedge funds’ net long position in crude has fallen by nearly 100 million barrels over the last two weeks

In pictures: Eid Al Adha celebrated across the world

The annual festival marks the end of the haj pilgrimage in Mecca