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When Daniele Cavalli, son and heir of Roberto, took charge of the label's menswear, he steered it in a bold new direction whilst remaining true to its past, prompting reflection on what keeps fashion afloat.
With youth unemployment nearing 25 per cent in places, surviving the coming decade demands a surge of new jobs. For the region's healthcare pioneers, survival itself has become a market and creating jobs the mission.
With Middle East youth unemployment at 26.4 per cent against a global 12.6, leaders from Tunisia to Oman are backing entrepreneurship and public-sector jobs. We ask whether small and medium organisations hold the answer.
Saudi Arabia's oldest family business, the House of Alireza, traces its modest beginnings to the Jeddah import trade in 1845. Known locally as Beit Zainal, after founder Zainal Alireza, it grew into a global enterprise.
Nassim Taleb, the controversial thinker who predicted the 2008 financial crisis hates bankers, academics and journalists. He also eats like a caveman and goes to bed each day at 8pm. Intrigued, we took the risk of meeting him. How much does Nassim Taleb dislike journalists? Let me count…
The International Energy Agency dropped several bombshells: America has overtaken Russia in gas, will surpass Saudi Arabia in oil by 2020, and become a net energy exporter by 2030. We examine what made it possible.
Behind the glitter lies a quieter tale of ambition. From Bahrain's Investcorp steering Tiffany towards global expansion, Arab investment houses are increasingly acquiring famous names and helping carry them triumphantly across the world.
Milan-based Mario Griariotto, CEO of retail and marketing at Slowear, reflects on a working life in fashion, a sector brimming with creativity, talent, glamour and culture that represents Made-in-Italy excellence the world over.
Two things strike you on meeting David Crickmore, CEO of luxury fragrance house Amouage: a confident manner so disarming you forget it is an interview, and impeccable taste in ties. We meet at Muscat's Chedi hotel.
Runner-up at Miss Lebanon 2010, winner of Miss Australia 2012 and third at Miss World, Jessica Kahawaty speaks four languages, is completing a double degree in law and finance, and is passionately involved in charitable work.
He deserves praise, even if he plainly dislikes it. In Medgulf's executive suite overlooking Solidere and the sea, John Andrews coaxes a reluctant Lutfi Fadel el-Zein to reflect on building the region's largest insurer.
Five hundred million of us now broadcast our every mood, insight and outrage in tweets, warned that silence means falling behind. A spirited meditation on social media's grip and the quiet pleasures of switching off.