The UAE has come a long way in its 43 years of existence. From a small fishing village to the burgeoning metropolis in which we now exist, the country has witnessed immense growth. But what lies ahead for this booming economic epicenter?…read more

  The Middle East is fast becoming a highly promising and attractive destination for the global Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. Significant business event opportunities in the region have emerged due to favorable conditions including…read more

    In any profession, the need to keep pace with change plays a large part in success. In healthcare, it is fundamental. From the beginning of the most basic healthcare thousands of years ago, there has been a constant wheel of progress and development. According…read more

  The UAE’s ambition to build a knowledge-based economy has been engrained into all of our minds. However, establishing this illustrious knowledge economy will not happen without investing in the training and skill development sector. Education is the backbone…read more

  Professor Nada Kakabadse and Dr. Katerina Nicolopoulou have spent the last nine months talking to entrepreneurs across Dubai about the unique opportunities and challenges offered by the city. Here is the fruit of their research. Dubai is the most populous emirate…read more

  Once, I was observing a sportsman trying to run-up 300 stairs in a row. At a certain level, the sportsman felt so tired and had to rest for 15 minutes before pursuing his race. Besides him, an old lady was going up the same stairs as well; she was resting for 30…read more

“To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe" - Marilyn vos Savant.   A few weeks ago, I was on a cultural trip in Nepal. Although Nepal trips are usually connected with hiking on the Himalayas, I followed a different route,…read more

  Everyone knows that stress is bad for you. Heart disease, lowered immunity, gastro-intestinal disorders, spinal problems, and even cancer have been linked to sustained periods of high stress. At the same time, we are under pressure nowadays to perform. Our managers…read more

  Entrepreneurs today are investing more and more in the online market which is currently gaining momentum in the Middle East. Saygin Yalcin, Founder & CEO, SellAnyCar.com shares with us details about this sector and the success of e-commerce in the region. How…read more

  Market Impact Global bond yields generally fell in the month (yields move inversely to prices) as most major markets—U.S., U.K., Japan and the Eurozone—experienced a decrease in 10-year government bond yields. In this environment, longer-dated bonds performed…read more