The current surge in volatility seems to owe more to internal market factors than external fundamentals, writes Reuters’ columnist John Kemp
Despite Saudi disappointment with Obama’s push for a nuclear deal with Iran , the U.S. role in Riyadh’s war in Yemen shows Washington remains the kingdom’s core partner
The list of US senators backing the deal has now reached 34
By 2025, $100bn per year will be spent on ecommerce in the Gulf, what will your company do to get a piece?
History dictates that when more business is done over borders, the richer the neighbouring countries become, writes Saxo Bank’s chief economist Steen Jakobsen
The early launch of the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus helped give Samsung a headstart on Apple, says research analyst at IDC MEA Saad ElKhadem
Despite some positive momentum, more needs to be done to support female entrepreneurs in the Middle East
Expo 2020 is an excellent global platform for B2B opportunities, writes the founding partner of The Links Group
Experts say the sharp drop in oil prices, if it persists for too long, will lead to a re-pricing of GCC credit risk
Thirteen Middle Eastern countries plus the Palestinian Territories are projected to face extremely high water stress in 25 years’ time, researchers warned
Gulf Business speaks to Seth Berkley, the CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
At the helm of the most exclusive events at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, director of sales – conference, banqueting and events Nizar Saadi shares a behind-the-scenes look at a typical week
Public and private sector collaboration is key for a sustainable future
The regional growth of investment in technology is benefitting Juniper, says Pickering
From luxury supercars to e-commerce platforms these entrepreneurs have proven the region’s creative credentials
Oil and gas companies are facing significant challenges, writes Jay Raney from Grant Thornton
Oil has dropped to six-year lows, less than half mid-2014 levels
Jumeirah Group CEO Gerald Lawless opens up on everything from building a global brand and avoiding Disneyfication in hotels to disruptive technology, the Qatar World Cup and much more besides 
Doing business in the Middle East can be a minefield, writes Nicolai Tillisch
The opening up of the $1.2bn international airport in Madinah – the kingdom’s first privatised airport – heralds new possibilities
The advanced weapons deployed by the Gulf states have powered local fighters against Houthi rebels
Analysts say the futures curve is saying the current collapse in oil prices will be sustained because it has been driven by massive oversupply that is likely to persist
Charis Mountis, the head of dealing at ForexTime Ltd looks at three crucial steps that every trader must take in order to trade trends successfully
The founders of Dubai-based maintenance company Jim Will Fix It discuss industry challenges and their expansion plans
Wearables provide us with information that can help us live better and be more efficient, writes Safwan El Roufai
The government sold $5.3bn of riyal bonds to banks last week to help to cover a huge deficit caused by low oil prices
A tobacco tax could help GCC countries meet both health and fiscal objectives, writes Dr Nasser Saidi
The UAE is moving closer to implementing value-added tax. But will it impact the country’s competitiveness?
Khalid Alsweilem argues that the current arrangement is dangerous because the finance ministry can draw freely on the reserves when it wants to cover budget deficits
Shale is more expensive to produce than oil from the giant conventional fields of the Middle East but cheaper than deepwater megaprojects