CEO Predictions 2015: V. Shankar, Executive Director & CEO EMEA, Americas, Standard Chartered

It remains to be seen how the oil price drop will affect producers, writes V. Shankar.

CEO Predictions 2015: Sir Tim Clark, President, Emirates

Emirates plays a critical role in growing Dubai’s connectivity.

Can Theory Behind Online Gaming Help Achieve Corporate Goals?

Gamification is a concept that firms should explore, urges Jyoti Lalchandani, group VP and regional MD for MEA and Turkey at IDC.

Yemen Crisis Is First Big Test For Saudi Arabia’s King Salman

Yemen is at risk of breaking up with the ascent of the Houthi movement.

CEO Predictions 2015: Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman, Emaar Properties

Emaar’s core growth strategy is to create prime real estate assets, writes Alabbar.

New Heir To Saudi Throne Is Relatively Liberal Outsider

Crown Prince Muqrin, 69, will be the first Saudi monarch born after the Kingdom struck oil in 1939.

New Saudi King To Focus Economic Policy On Jobs As Oil Sags

King Salman is likely to rely on stability and continued progress, say experts.

Dr. Nasser Saidi: Does Islamic Finance Matter?

Much needs to be done for it to truly reach its potential, writes the founder and president of Nasser Saidi & Associates.

How To Rule The World Like…Kailash Satyarthi

Satyarthi is an Indian child rights activist and the joint winner of 2014 Nobel Peace Prize.

Gulf Banks Flourish In 2014 On Strong Economic Growth

Gulf banks have recorded much improved net profit numbers in 2014 driven by higher loan growth, increased non-interest income and reduced provision charges.

Dubai International Airport: Flying High

A bustling hub for global aviation, Dubai International Airport has not sat idle when it comes to large-scale investments in expansion and upgrades.

Oil’s Plunge To Siphon Gulf Petrodollars From Global Markets

Governments will probably liquidate some of their fund assets to cover budget deficits as their revenues fall; if Brent stays at its current level around $50.

Abdel-Malek Al-Houthi: Provincial Rebel Turned Yemen Powerbroker

Al-Houthi, in his early 30s, rarely appears in public or gives press interviews, but has positioned himself as a revolutionary national leader.

Five Minutes With… Sudhesh Giriyan, COO, Xpress Money

The money transfer operator is hoping to see a 15-20 per cent growth in its business this year.

Five Minutes With.. Seehal Shah, CEO, GQ Bar & Vogue Cafe

GQ Bar and Vogue Cafe owner Inspired Global plans to bring an additional Vogue Licensed outlet to the region this year, according to CEO, Seehal Shah.

What Makes People Top Performers?

Top performers can be made, writes Manfred Kets de Vries, professor of Leadership Development & Organisational Change, INSEAD.

Can The US Recovery Continue In 2015?

Key markets are in trouble and the US economy cannot isolate itself from their impact, writes Peter Cooper, editor of ArabianMoney.net.

The Battle For Black Gold: Can Saudi Win?

The Saudi domestic economy is softening as oil prices head south. Can it cope with the crash?

Is Saudi’s Stock Market Ready For An Upgrade?

In 2014, bourses in the UAE and Qatar were upgraded to emerging markets status. Could the opening of Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul see it follow?

Austerity? Not For Us, Say Rich Gulf States As Oil Slides

Consumers are still spending, companies are investing, and governments are announcing record budgets for 2015.

Aviation Pushing Through The Crisis

The global aviation sector’s growth trajectory remains intact despite headwinds.

Dubai Islamic Bank Sukuk May Open Window For Gulf Bond Issues

The plunge in Gulf stock markets, which were overvalued and dominated by panicking retail investors, made bond issuers stay out of the primary market.

Revealed: Best Passports In The World For Travel

Finland, Germany, Sweden, the UK and the US, who can all access 174 countries visa-free, top the list.

Tech-Savvy Youth Drive Middle East’s Mobility Growth

Service providers must gear up to manage the dramatic surges in traffic, writes Fady Younes, head, Service Providers Sector at Cisco UAE.

The Game Changers For Channel Partners In 2015

Dan Smith, head of Integrated Marketing for MEA, Xerox, shares his thoughts on the IT industry in 2014 and takes a look at the year ahead.

Top 10 Safest Airlines In The World

Australia’s Qantas tops the list, which also includes UAE carriers Emirates and Etihad.

Tommy Weir: Need For Corporate Citizenship In The GCC

Corporate citizenship tries to deepen the level of belonging and invoke a level of pride among employees, writes the founder of the Emerging Markets Leadership Center.

The Gulf’s Great Oil Slump

With oil prices plunging to historically low levels, is the GCC insulated from a scathing impact?

Interview: Former Astronaut Chris Ferguson On Commercial Space Travel

A former astronaut explains why Boeing’s latest craft could mean commercial space travel is not so far away.

Forecasting The Future Of The Middle East’s Aviation Industry

The industry needs to tackle its airspace and regulation challenges to ensure further growth, writes the vice president, Member External Relations at IATA.