10 Outrageous Predictions For 2014: Saxo Bank

Predictions range from an EU wealth tax to a plummeting Brent crude price as the market becomes awash with oil.

Will Your Work Prevent You From A Nice Holiday?

Nicolai Tillisch reflects on how the different perceptions of time and action prevailing in the region surprise project managers and ruin holidays.

If You Want Fast And Cheap, Forget Good

It takes time to create a quality product, writes Anthony Ryman, managing partner of grow, a brand consultancy in Qatar.

Most Popular YouTube Videos In MENA 2013

The Middle East and North Africa’s most popular music videos from the last 12 months.

Expert Calls For Tougher IP Laws In The UAE

Tougher penalties and strict law enforcement are needed to stamp out intellectual property fraud in the UAE.

Ethiopian Workers Return From Saudi Arabia Telling of Abuse

Over 100,000 Ethiopians repatriated from Saudi Arabia since the Kingdom began deporting illegal migrants in November.

Tommy Weir: Nationalising The Private Sector

All companies must take responsibility for Emirati careers, writes the author of ’10 Tips For Leadership In The Middle East’.

The Future Of Air Travel

Some of the world’s best-paid engineers and designers are right now dreaming up the ways we will fly in the future.

Wake Up And Smell The Luxury Coffee

Nespresso CEO Jean-Marc Duvoisin speaks to Robert Anderson trackside about producing luxury coffee and expanding the company’s boutique network in the Middle East.

How To Market Yourself In The Digital Era

It is important to identify your goal for being online, says Joumana Hage, senior strategic planner at creative solutions company CHEIL.

The Importance Of Cleaning Up Your Cyber Image

There’s only a thin cyber line between creating an unprofessional online presence that can cost your job, and building a web brand that boosts your prospects.

Kuwait Spy Chief Worried By Turmoil In Iraq

Sheikh Thamer al-Sabah, president of Kuwait’s National Security Bureau, said his relationships with his counterparts in Iraq and Iran needed improvement.

PS4 In The UAE – What You Need To Know

The most powerful gaming console ever goes on sale in the UAE at midnight on Thursday 12 December.

Dubai’s Model Ambitions

Will Dubai’s massive fashion industry investment propel it to the big league?

10 Christmas Gift Ideas In The UAE

If you are still frantically searching for that elusive “perfect” Christmas gift, Gulf Business offers tips for unique and festive gift options.

Five Minutes With… David Ross, SVP, FedEx Express MEA & Indian Subcontinent

The UAE’s logistics sector will greatly benefit from Dubai’s successful Expo 2020 bid, says Ross.

Exclusive Interview: UAE Business Magnate Khalaf Al Habtoor

In a rare interview, Al Habtoor reveals his plans for building one of the biggest destinations the UAE has ever seen.

Is Your Business Properly Backed Up?

Should disaster strike, many businesses in the Middle East do not have sufficient backup and recovery plans in place says Fady Richmany, senior regional director, backup and recovery systems for Turkey, Eastern Europe, Africa, and Middle East at EMC.

Big Data & Cloud Technology In Formula One

How important are the two buzzwords in today’s IT market to the most glamourous sport in the world? We asked Graeme Hackland, IT and IS director at the Lotus F1 Team.

Top 10 Social Media Tips For Businesses

Ahmed Dawood, founder of social media marketing firm for corporates and small businesses Phenomena, shares his top ten tips for companies on social media.

Dubai’s Healing Property Market

The emirate still offers higher rental yields than many global cities.

MENA IPOs Rebound As Market Improves

As market conditions improve, 2014 could be the year for Gulf capital listings.

Putting The Intelligence Into Airports

Technology is key to supporting air passenger growth in the region, says Hani El-Assaad, president, SITA, Middle East, India and North Africa.

GCC States, Minus Qatar, Seek Investment Opportunities In Egypt

The United Arab Emirates, in particular, is rallying its companies to launch or resume projects in Egypt.

How To Invest In Corporate Change?

Companies have to look beyond just financial investments during change scenarios, writes management expert Debbie Nicol.

How To Rule The World Like… Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar is a former Indian cricket player.

Nelson Mandela: A Timeline Of His Life

A look back at the milestone moments of South Africa’s former president.

A Game Of Branding: Business In Sport

Banks in the UAE are seeking to capitalise on the country’s growing obsession with football.

Why Nokia Is Heading In The Right Direction

The firm’s new smartphones span a wide range, writes Adriana Rangel, research director, Systems & Infrastructure Solutions at IDC Middle East, Africa, & Turkey.

Saudis Have Few Options As They Push Tougher Foreign Policy

Upset with the US, senior Saudis are considering strategic relations with other world powers.