The Middle East Point of View issue #1Offering insights into the region's hot issues |
 The Middle East takes a fresh look at restructuringChris Ward In the post-Dubai World era, a fresh look at restructuring is required, which should no longer be forced on companies nor carried out behind closed doors. Download PDF version of this article |
 Fraud - A stain on the road to recoverySimon Charlton Fraud poses great risks to companies in the Middle East as they struggle to maintain or recover their market position. The reverse side of the coin is that combating fraud presents these same companies with opportunities. The region should not ignore the chance to redefine itself as an archetype of transparency and good governance. Download PDF version of this article |
 CFO Optimism - An opportunity in uncertain timesJames Babb The only thing that an optimist cannot view as positive is a pessimist. This is certainly what has transpired from the Deloitte Middle East CFO Survey of October 2009. Download PDF version of this article |
 The Business of IntelligenceHassib Jaber Never has the adage "knowledge is power" been truer than in today's business environment. With a world economy bedridden with the flu, we are all after information that helps us take the right decisions. Business Intelligence (BI) is currently the buzz word around the Middle East region as it is around most of the globe. Download PDF version of this article |
 Back to basics: reconstructing risk managementCynthia Corby From skyrocketing prices of construction materials and labor to the suspension, or outright cancelation of projects due to lack of financing, construction companies in the Gulf, particularly in Dubai, have navigated their fair share of turbulent waters. Download PDF version of this article |
 Taxation in the Gulf takes the first remedyNauman Ahmed The replacing of decades-old laws by modern principles is a positive step. But is it enough? The simples answer is no. Download PDF version of this article |
 Middle East telecom - Braving the Wind of ChangeSaba Sindaha in a challenging business environment, customer service, network quality and cost price will be the key drivers which operators will have to focus on to reduce subscriber turnover and increase market share in an already highly-penetrated market. Download PDF version of this article |
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Corporate responsibility in the 21st Century
 Sustainability, a growing business imperativeFadi Sidani Businesses in the Middle East have multiple windows of opportunity to become more sustainable. As such, companies need to take notice and realize that sustainability is not merely a fad but rather, a business imperative. Download PDF version of this article |
 Becoming a Middle East Best EmployerPoint of View What does it take to be recognized as a best employer in today's business world. Download PDF version of this article |
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