Iran needs time and favourable conditions to boost oil output

A substantial increase in Iran’s oil exports is probably years away, writes Reuters’ analyst John Kemp

US software firm Citrix woos investors by sharpening focus on cloud and security

After less than satisfactory first quarter earnings and a restructuring, Citrix is looking to cash in on demand for mobility solutions

Behind the curtain of… the GCC’s remittance industry

Gulf Business speaks to Sudhesh Giriyan, chief operating officer of Xpress Money

Dubai’s property market: Where is it headed?

The emirate’s residential property market is seeing a deflationary trend, writes the head of research and consultancy at CBRE Middle East

Gulf Business: The executive dream team

If you had your pick of executives in the region to manage a company, who would you choose? Our fantasy team would surely be a force to be reckoned with in the business landscape

Just du it

Tolga Aykut discusses climbing the corporate ladder with du chief commercial officer Fahad Al Hassawi

Why businesses need a strategy for big data

Companies should adopt a more calculated approach to their big data projects

Dubai property market: Flight towards affordability

Affordable housing has become the new buzzword in Dubai’s property scene. Why?

Will OPEC’s obstinate stand cause long term harm?

The Saudi-led OPEC’s willingness to inflict pain on the US shale industry shows no signs of abating but there may be economic consequences later on

The value case for Abu Dhabi bank shares

Matein Khalid, a global equities advisor, assesses the growth potential for the capital’s lenders

Facing new militant threat, Sisi crackdown risks more instability in Egypt

Critics say Sisi’s hardline tactics risk creating more enemies in Egypt, where militants have killed hundreds of soldiers and police since Mursi’s fall

Improving business productivity through application-optimised networks

Application-optimised networks are key for meeting business objectives, writes Brocade MENA sales manager Fayez Eweidat

Five minutes with… Keesoo Kim, president and head of Cheil MENA

Spend in traditional media is declining with most brands focussing on digital, says Kim

Why a Greek tragedy is now unfolding

Zero hope, zero reform and zero willingness to change equals Greece of tomorrow, writes Saxo Bank’s chief economist

Top tips to choose the right property developer in Dubai

Do proper due-diligence on the developer and visit their existing projects in order to pick the right one

Mix and match: Clever customer segmentation in the Middle East

More dynamic customer segmentation strategies are needed in the Middle East, writes Mohammed Nosseir

Economic consequences of détente with Iran

Improved relations with Iran would be good for the region, writes Dr Nasser Saidi

WhatsApp can officially hide online status, announces rollout of Communities

Tapping the App market

In the increasingly tech-savvy Gulf mobile apps are becoming big business

The trials and tribulations of renting a property in Dubai

By following a few simple steps renting in Dubai can become a lot easier, writes Toby Young managing director of propertyrights.ae

ISIL weaves web of support in Gulf Arab states

Kuwait attack has raised concerns about the number of young Saudi men willing to travel to attack Shi’ites in smaller Gulf countries, taking advantage of the visa-free travel

France bets on Arab Sunni states as Iran nuclear deal nears

France, which holds close ties with Sunni Arab states, has arguably been the most demanding among the six powers negotiating a final accord

Five minutes with.. Christianna Tsiterou, founder, The Gift Concierge

Christianna Tsiterou is planning to bring luxury service The Gift Concierge to the whole of the GCC following its UAE launch

The future of data centres

IoT and big data will transform the way we think about data centres, writes Fujitsu Middle East’s VP and MD

Experiential events: leading the future of media communications

The experiential event industry is well placed to lead media communications, writes Prisme International creative director George Collier

Top 10 countries with best residence-by-investment schemes

The UAE ranked 15th in an index rating countries’ residency-in-return-for-investment programmes

Social Entrepreneurs: unleashing creative destruction for social change

Through necessity, hardship, and even disasters, social entrepreneurship is gaining momentum in the MENA region

1959 – A seminal year for Dubai

Without risk, the city would not be where it is today, writes founder of the Emerging Markets Leadership Center.

Exclusive: Agility’s CEO Tarek Sultan on being a logistics heavyweight

Agility vice chairman and CEO Tarek Sultan discusses the company’s journey from small local logistics player to global competitor, and its next big step, Africa.

How to grow your personal network

Iftars and suhours are an ideal time to network. BNI International lists a few tips on how to expand your contact list.

Gulf states get more assertive as Iran edges closer to signing nuclear deal

Six world powers and Iran have started talks to reach a final agreement that swaps increased transparency for sanctions relief by June 30