Saudi Arabia Needs To Provide Job Skills To Its Youth

The Kingdom needs to arm its young graduates with on-the-job training and vocational education, experts say.

2013: A Year Of Mixed Fortunes

Which companies had a year to remember and which had one they would rather forget?

How Did Saudi Real Estate Perform in 2013?

Massive government spending is driving Saudi Arabian real estate growth, says Dr. Tobias Plate, senior partner at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants Middle East.

Top 10 New Year’s Eve Events In Dubai

From drumming to wild partying, Gulf Business brings you an array of events to choose from this NYE.

Exclusive Interview: Damac’s Boss On Rebuilding The Company

Ziad El Chaar, MD of Dubai-based property developer Damac, explains how the company has built itself back up in 2013, following structural damage in the real estate crash.

Assessing Qatari Real Estate In 2013

Preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup are driving the Qatari real estate market forward, says Dr Tobias Plate, Senior Partner at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants Middle East

Encouraging Entrepreneurship

Start-ups are significant contributors to GDP and the job market but more need to be done to support them.

Why Are Some Of Dubai’s Office Buildings Empty?

Offices with multiple ownership structures have higher than average vacancy rates.

Gulf Stocks Bullish In 2014 But Economic Risks To Rise

Gulf markets are still around 15 to 50 per cent below the peaks reached before the financial crisis in 2008.

Domestic Concerns Drive Oman’s New Foreign Policy

Oman was unusually assertive in opposing a Saudi plan for Gulf Arab states to close ranks against Iran.

GCC 2013 Round-Up: Media

Iain Akerman writes about the changes that transformed the Gulf’s media industry in 2013.

GCC 2013 Round-Up: Energy

Abhay Bhargava writes about how the GCC’s energy industry is going through a critical phase.

Dubai Health Insurance Law Will Make Market Competitive

But experts assure that the new law will not wipe out smaller insurance firms from the market.

Revealed: Most Extravagant Places To Spend NYE 2014

Gulf Business lists five of the most expensive – and exclusive – venues to bring in the New Year.

How Did UAE Real Estate Fare In 2013?

Recovery of UAE’s key real estate markets remains uneven with robust growth in sales and rental prices in Dubai and slower improvements in Abu Dhabi, says Dr. Tobias Plate, senior partner at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants Middle East.

Will The Islamic Finance Industry Witness A Scandal In 2014?

Poor risk-management could dramatically hit the new-born Islamic economy, writes Laurent Marliere, a professor and expert in Islamic finance.

How Did The Gulf Fare In 2013?

A look at the GCC’s performance this year and expectations coming into 2014.

Top 10 Most Viewed Articles In 2013

Gulf Business looks back on the articles that attracted most reader attention on our website this year.

Dubai’s New Rent Ruling Favours Landlords – Expert

The ruling aims to encourage owners to renew existing leases rather than bring in new tenants at much higher rates, says expert.

Experts Urge Greater Support For UAE Female Start-Ups

Young female entrepreneurs in the UAE require greater mentorship and hands-on-training, say businesswomen in the country.

Banking Highlights In 2013: Mashreq

Digitalisation and regulation took centre stage in GCC banking in 2013, according to Farhad Irani, EVP and head of retail banking at Mashreq.

Premium Gift Ideas: Top 10 Luxury Watches

Gulf Business rounds up a list of watches that would make any owner proud.

Where To Put Your Money In 2014

Matein Khalid, a global equities investor and advisor to regional family offices analyses value and risk in global stock markets.

Saudi Deportations Leave Broken Dreams In Africa, Asia

More than a million immigrants from across the world have left Saudi Arabia since March.

Broadening Dubai Derivatives

As the UAE market outlook improves, DGCX is looking to expand its offerings.

African Jobs Vanish As Gold’s Price Drops And Mines Turn To Dust

Mining companies have announced plans to shutter mines or reduce operations after gold’s 25 per cent drop this year.

How Does Air Traffic Control Work At Dubai International Airport?

Ever wondered how your aeroplane is guided out of the airport? Or how aircrafts don’t bump into each other in the sky? Here’s a step-by- step guide.

30 Seconds On The Business Of… Shopper Marketing

Gulf Business speaks to James Tracy-Inglis, managing director of Saatchi and Saatchi X.

Top 10 Global Events In 2013

Gulf Business highlights 10 incidents that 2013 will be remembered for.

Do Women Choose ‘Pink’ Gadgets?

Women value functionality over design or colours when purchasing tech products.