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Taking The Long View

Sobha Group founder and chairman, PNC Menon, is a first-generation billionaire entrepreneur who forged a wildly successful trajectory for his real estate business. And while succession plans have been drawn up for the Dubai-based business, he isn’t done just yet

Is Iot Getting More Secure ?

Sebastien Pavie, regional director for enterprise and cybersecurity at Gemalto, explains both the perils and potential of the Internet of Things, and how you best protect sensitive data.

When Will Demographics And Demand Drive Housing Education Prices?

Carla Maria Issa, senior research analyst at Property Finder, examines how supply and demand could create a shift in the UAE’s housing and education markets.

Invested In The Future

Shailesh dash has come a long way since launching wealth management platform al masah in capital in 2010, with some $1.7bn of funds raised, almost $500m worth of private transactions, and the promise of much more to come. The entrepreneur and financier talks exclusively to gulf business about where the region’s investment market is heading, and how young entrepreneurs can succeed in a competitive landscape.

How Pop Culture Is Reaching Its Potential

We speak with the event manager for April’s Middle East Film and Comic Con, Michael Lamprecht, about the business side of the region’s pop culture sector.

Leading Man

As the former group CEO of DP World, and the UAE’s assistant foreign minister for economic and trade affairs, HE Dr Mohammed Sharaf has more leadership experience than most. In an exclusive interview with Gulf Business, the CEO par excellence reveals what it takes to become – and remain - an effective leader.

After Karl Lagerfeld, What's Next?

Chanel, Fendi and the late designer’s eponymous label all have a bright future ahead – here’s how Lagerfeld made sure of that during his lifetime.

Keeping Time

Catherine Rénier, CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre, was in Dubai recently to open a flagship boutique at the Dubai mall. Gulf business sat down with her to chart the direction in which she’s steering this Swiss watchmaker.

Nestle Confident About Middle East Market Despite Current Instability

Global food conglomerate Nestlé is confident that the Middle East market will perform well despite the current instability in the region, especially in areas like Syria, Iraq and Yemen.

Rak In The Spotlight

Once a sleepy weekend getaway for UAE residents, Ras Al Khaimah is rapidly transforming into an international destination in its own right.

Why Investors Are Going

Diego Biasi, CEO of renewable energy investment company Quercus Investment Partners, explains how the renewables sector has become a major focus for the GCC and why the green economy is becoming so popular for investors.

36 Hours In Washington DC

The US capital offers a spirited culinary scene amid a swirl of cultural sights, history and discovery, says Robert Draper.

Reinterpreting An Icon

The much loved G-Wagen gives way to the G-Class. Expect only the best

Getting Your First Home Purchase Right

Alya Mahdy, executive director, commercial, at Jumeirah Golf Estates, looks at some important factors to consider when preparing to buy your first home.

Recreating Dubai as an Orlando 2.0 Theme - Park Hub

With the grand opening of IMG Worlds of Adventure on the horizon, chief executive officer Lennard Otto tells Dean Carroll that people can expect the ‘first real mega-entertainment offering in Dubai’

Souq Says No Expansion Planned For Now Due To 'Untapped' GCC+Egypt Potential

Dubai-based online shopping site Souq.com is not looking to expand beyond its Gulf Cooperation Council plus Egypt footprint under new parent Amazon, according to its CEO.

Ethereal Elegance From The Phantom

Gautam Sharma sits back and enjoys the deep-seated luxury of the new Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII.

B&O Beoplay E8

The fully wireless earphone category is still very much a work in progress at this point, with a mixed reception to some of the initial products last year or two.

Saudi Arabia Lifts Cinema Ban

Saudi Arabia Lifts Cinema Ban

Scaling Down For Big Rewards

Damien Reid puts the new Aston Martin DB11 V8 to the test along the backroads of Spain.

Gulf Business VAT Seminar In Partnership With SKP Business Consulting

Gulf Business hosted an informative event on December 12 to help familiarise the Dubai business community with the UAE's VAT Law ahead of the January 1 deadline

The Analysts' View Of 2018

As we take our first steps into 2018, S&P Global Ratings’ managing director and regional head for the Middle East, Hadi Melki, presents an analysts’ outlooks on five sectors across the Gulf

Taking In Munich

Munich’s combination of culture, history and hearty food makes it well worth a visit, writes Robert Anderson.

Flydubai To Begin Flights To Krakow, Catania In 2018

Flydubai To Begin Flights To Krakow, Catania In 2018

IATA Says Middle East Airline Net Profit Will Double In 2018

IATA Says Middle East Airline Net Profit Will Double In 2018

Saudi Gov To Earn $1.9bn From Aramco For Every $1 Increase In Oil - Bofaml

THE SAUDI GOVERNMENT is set to earn an additional $1.9bn in royalties from state oil giant Saudi Aramco for every $1 increase in the price of crude above $70, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofAML) estimates.

How Viable Is Cryptocurrency?

Managing director of Alvarez & Marsal’s Dubai office, Saeeda Jaffar, discusses the potential of cryptocurrency to become a viable means of transacting

You Are More Vulnerable To Climate Change Than You Think

Gus Schellekens, MENA climate change and sustainability services leader at EY, explains how climate change could affect your business now and in the future 

Understanding Dual Citizenship

Micha Emmett, CEO of CS Global Partners, explains the benefits of multiple nationality and why it can be attractive to the GCC’s business community

Disrupting Personal Finance

Amid tougher economic conditions, technology is bringing change to the Gulf’s personal finance market.