Etihad is fueling growth through a mix of organic expansion, codeshare partnerships and minority equity investments, says Hogan.
Zain will move into adjacent businesses, either through partnerships or acquisitions, writes Gegenheimer.
Heavy government spending and increasingly energetic private sectors will keep economic growth robust in the GCC, writes Wakita.
Former Goldman Sachs economist Jim O’Neill created the ‘BRIC’ family in 2001.
As Montblanc continues expansion across the southern hemisphere and in the UAE, Emma Hodgson meets new global CEO of Montblanc, Jerome Lambert, to discuss business in the Gulf.
Future expansion of healthcare facilities will also be driven by Saudi’s growing young population and the high incidence of lifestyle-related diseases.
Hazel Carter-Showell, founding director of CarterCorson, a UK based firm of business psychologists, says don’t be afraid to stand out in a meeting.
Nearly one million foreign workers are estimated to have left Saudi Arabia between last March and November.
Fatima el Malki, social media manager at Active PR, explains why it is critical for SMEs to be on social media.
Emerging markets continue to be the engine of global growth, writes Shankar.
European countries feature high on the list of the nations with the world’s highest income tax rates, according to data from KPMG.
The Dubai-based luxury hotel chain plans to announce many new management contracts in 2014, says Lawless.
Arab Health expects to receive around 85, 000 visitors this year with 3,900 exhibitors from across 64 countries worldwide.
Roger Delves, director of Masters in Management at Ashridge Business School, shares his advice for managers who face having their authority challenged.
2014 will see the launch of more new routes and further aircraft delivery for Dubai airline Emirates, writes Tim Clark.
A rising GDP, growing digital usage and sports fever will drive the region’s advertising market in 2014.
The island is widening its relationship with the UAE to grow beyond finance, writes Senator Ian Gorst, chief minister of Jersey.
Gulf bank shares face myriad macro risks in 2014, says Matein Khalid, a global equities investor and advisor to regional family offices.
Peter Hartmann, Jabra’s director of Product Management, examines why demand for wireless audio accessories is growing.
GCC and international investors remain wary of North Africa, with the region in the throes of political, economic and social instability.
Nelson Mandela was the former South African President.
Nervous flyer? Fear no more. Fly with one of these airlines to (almost) guarantee your safety.
Two Chinese trains top the list, with the fastest one reaching speeds of 431 km/h.
Diversification is key to earning better rewards and balancing market fluctuations.
An Abu Dhabi company plans to bring the region’s first ever salmon farm to the capital.
Experts say that subsidies should be gradually removed to avoid sudden short-term economic shocks.
Sharia-compliant lenders are growing but non-core assets will become less visible.
Family businesses must become more transparent for better profitablity and longevity.
Having lagged behind its regional peers due to political and socio-economic issues is Kuwait ready to awaken from its slumber?
Anders Lindblad, president of Ericsson Region Middle East, says our bodies will become our new passwords.