Opinion Employment Mentoring is an essential part of professional development Mentoring encourages communication, connection and learning, and is a great opportunity for established businesses to play an integral role in supporting regional growth Katy Holmes, CEO, British Chamber of Commerce Dubai, British Chamber of Commerce Dubai
Opinion Economy Tunisia’s president must strike balance between unions and IMF Distrust in the Tunisian government and its commitment to reform has hampered negotiations with the IMF over the size of the requested loan Sami Hamdi, MD, International Interest
Opinion Media & Advertising Nine ways to grow your network (without spamming) How to make friends and influence people: avoid spamming and follow these tips to grow your network authentically and organically Dawn Metcalfe, Columnist, AGBI
Opinion Development The UAE’s new visa rules explained To make your visa decision-making as straightforward as possible, here's what the UAE's new visa regulations changes mean Michael Lane
Opinion Banking & Finance Islamic insurers face a turbulent year While growth prospects of Islamic insurers in the GCC remain favourable, weak profitability has been an issue for the sector Emir Mujkic
Opinion Energy Gas crisis may attract ‘energy migrants’ to Middle East International companies may have to rethink their strategy as bills continue to rise Joe Hepworth
Opinion Real Estate Take a fixed rate mortgage in a volatile economy Variable rate and trackers have their advantages but go for security in uncertain times Keren Bobker
Opinion Banking & Finance Soft diplomacy rose to new levels at Saudi Arabia’s sixth FII forum The Future Investment Initiative was a networking forum for entrepreneurs and leaders shaping the global economy Cornelia Meyer
Opinion Retail The UAE’s soaring demand outstrips inflation woes The crucial fourth quarter will be a bumper one for UAE retailers despite inflationary pressures of oil prices Ashish Panjabi
Opinion Banking & Finance Five financial tips: How to beat the inflation crunch Our new personal finance columnist explores ways to manage your money through turbulent times Rupert Connor, Financial consultant, Abacus
Opinion Tourism Customer-centric won’t cut it. Food firms must be ‘customer obsessed’ Food and beverage firms might think they provide superior service, but would consumers agree? Here's how to make sure Badih Hachem
Opinion Development Truss’s exit has battered Britain’s global image Next week the UK will get its third prime minister in four months, who has the unenviable job of getting it back on track domestically and internationally Chris Doyle, Columnist
Opinion Energy Lebanon eyes Israeli gas to ease energy woes Gas could ease disastrous energy shortages but it doesn’t replace the work of reforming Lebanon’s failed political system Robin Mills, CEO, Qamar Energy
Opinion Retail The biggest trends in ecommerce for 2023 and beyond The pandemic prompted a sea change in the Middle East's attitude to shopping online, with e-commerce sales in the region set to hit $48.6bn this year. Here's what's coming next Alexander Graf
Opinion Ethereum has switched. Your move, bitcoin It's been more than a month since the ethereum switch, and while its market cap has fallen and bitcoin's has stayed flat, many think it's only a matter of time Nish Kotecha, Tech entrepreneur
Opinion Employment Companies must find ways to improve workplace wellbeing Investing in staff wellbeing will be small compared to the costs associated with replacing top performers, rising health insurance premiums, and increased absenteeism Katy Holmes, CEO, British Chamber of Commerce Dubai, British Chamber of Commerce Dubai
Opinion Energy OPEC+ cuts reopen wounds between West and GCC members Geopolitical dilemma: while the US is concerned about energy price hikes during the midterm elections, OPEC+ is acting to safeguard its own member interests Cornelia Meyer
Opinion Tech Jobs of the future: the e-sports sector is a game changer Jobs opportunities in the e-sports and gaming industry are growing fast Lucy Chow, Columnist
Opinion Energy Behind the scenes at the controversial OPEC+ meeting The West and GCC nations can now only gain from really engaging in geopolitics and markets with cool heads and open channels of communication Cornelia Meyer
Opinion Media & Advertising Axing BBC Arabic will weaken UK’s soft power in the Gulf Corporation's decision to axe radio output will affect millions who rely on it as a trusted source of world news Chris Doyle, Columnist
Opinion Employment Seven ways leaders can deal with toxic employees A bad atmosphere in the workplace can crush morale and affect profitability Dawn Metcalfe, Columnist, AGBI
Opinion Tourism Dubai hospitality: poolside luxe versus Gen Z entertainments The future of Dubai tourism could evolve towards more carefree, young travellers who crave new experiences on holiday Naim Maadad
