Taking care of the UAE’s labourer workforce

Here’s how corporations can manage the health needs of their workforce

The UAE’s first female surgeon Dr Houriya Kazim on her rise to top

Dr Kazim has tirelessly raised public awareness about breast cancer in the country

How UAE employers can support their chronically ill staff

The majority of the chronic conditions that plague the UAE are on the increase

UAE’s first female paralympian Thuraya Al Zaabi on her incredible journey

Al Zaabi is now an ambassador for the Paralympics in the UAE

The importance of intellectual property in the GCC

Victor Siriani explains how IP can make or break your business

Fighting fit? Health and healthcare in the GCC

The money and the will might be there, but with growing populations, unhealthy lifestyles and region-wide problems such as diabetes and obesity a cause for great concern, just how confident can we be in the Gulf’s healthcare sector?

Olympics, sport and the GCC

Despite the GCC making little impact on the medal table, the region did not escape attention at this year’s Olympics

Asia’s hospitality king: Minor Hotels CEO William Heinecke

The billionaire chairman and CEO of Minor International reveals the firm’s Gulf expansion plans and explains why recent consolidation in the industry may not be a good thing

Revealed: 7 stats on the UAE’s healthcare and health insurance market

The UAE is among the top 20 countries for healthcare spending per capita

Special report: How the GCC has evolved over the last 20 years

On Gulf Business’s 20th anniversary, we look through our back catalogue and examine how the Gulf has changed throughout the years

Cash crunch at Saudi Oger casts shadow over Lebanon’s Hariris

The troubles at Saudi Oger have also led to layoffs in Lebanon’s Future Movement

Why the MENA region should invest in higher education

The MENA region can support economic goals by investing in higher education and research

Tired of cheap oil, Saudi now working to boost prices

OPEC and other producers such as Russia may resume talks on stabilising output in Algeria later this month

Pizza wars in the UAE: The lowdown

The recent split between Pitfire Pizza and its franchise partner has again highlighted the issue

Why the UAE healthcare sector is ripe for mergers and acquisitions

The country has close to 100 hospitals and over 2,000 healthcare centres and clinics

Destroy sitting disease and get active

Tim Garrett explains how to stay fit in the quintessential office job

Revealed: Top 50 GCC banks in 2016

Gulf Business reveals the 50 biggest banks in the GCC as ranked by asset size

Why corporate governance is key in GCC family businesses

The improvement of corporate governance is vital for the future of family businesses

The halal economy reaches new heights

From fashion and travel to food and finance, the global halal industry is an opportunity companies cannot afford to ignore

Interview: Sofana Dahlan, the first Saudi woman allowed to study law

The authors of Game Changers speak to Sofana Dahlan, founder and CEO of Tashkeil

Vertu’s CEO on building luxury in the smartphone market

Following a recent buyout and changes at the top, the new chief executive officer of Vertu explains how the company plans to retain its share of the luxury smartphone market

How GCC states can transition to knowledge-based economies

GCC countries can leverage their core strengths to accelerate their transition

How I got here: Manoj Khimji, The MediaVantage managing director

Manoj Khimji details his journey to the top

Thousands of workers abandoned in Saudi won’t leave without pay

King Salman set aside SAR100m of government money to help the stranded workers

The rising demand for workplace mobility

Companies can boost their operations by allowing employees to work remotely

What does Brexit mean for people in the Gulf?

Experts share their thoughts on some of the key impacts of Brexit on Gulf nationals and residents

Is Britain really better off alone?

The long-term results of Brexit may outweigh many of the problems that come with EU membership, says Sarosh Zaiwalla

A week in the life of… National Bonds CEO Mohammed Qasim Al Ali

The National Bonds Corporation chief executive reveals his dedication to the job, even at the weekend

Behind the curtain… Air charter services in the UAE

Gulf Business speaks to Seawings commercial manager Mithu Agarwal

How sports analytics can help teams secure an edge

Analytics is used for team selection, opposition analysis and performance enhancement