Liwan has just launched the SAR4.5bn Liwan Najd mixed-use development in Riyadh’s Granada district, with…
Kaden CEO Eng. Mohammad Alothman discusses how the company is shaping Saudi Arabia’s evolving real…
At Cityscape Global 2025, FINTECH.TV founders Vince Molinari and Troy McGuire sat down with Gulf…
At Cityscape Global 2025, Nations of Sky is positioning its flagship development, Jirian City, as…
Qatari Diar returned to Cityscape Global 2025 with a clear objective: to reinforce its position…
Pasha Real Estate marked a significant milestone at Cityscape Global 2025, with Azerbaijan exhibiting at…
Red Sea Global is entering a pivotal phase of its development pipeline, with ultra-luxury residential…
ROSHN Group is extending its innovation agenda beyond traditional sales centres with the ROSHN Experience…
As taxes rise across the West, global wealth strategist and Andrew Henderson — whose Nomad Capitalist YouTube channel has topped one million followers — says the Gulf is fast becoming the world’s most compelling destination for ambitious entrepreneurs.
In this interview, Gulf Business’ group editor, Gareth van Zyl, unpacks this topic with Henderson in this podcast interview.
ROSHN Group is sharpening its focus on innovation, and at Cityscape Global 2025, the company…
Mountain View’s return to Cityscape Global comes at a pivotal moment in the developer’s expansion…
Arabian Dyar is emerging as one of the most active private-sector contributors to the transformation…
Cityscape Global 2025 continues to scale at an unprecedented pace, and few have had a…
National Housing Company (NHC), now the region’s largest real estate developer, is accelerating the delivery…
Cityscape Global 2025 arrives at a pivotal moment for Saudi Arabia’s real estate ambitions, and…
Diriyah’s transformation into a global cultural and lifestyle destination continues to gain momentum under Vision…
Jobin Joejoe, MD of Sony Middle East and Africa, discusses how the tech giant is navigating diverse markets, embedding AI across its product lines, and shaping the next wave of customer-centric innovation
At the Global Health Exhibition 2025, stc group reaffirmed its role as the Kingdom’s leading…
The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) highlighted its growing role as a digital innovator…
At the Global Health Exhibition 2025 in Riyadh, NUPCO, Saudi Arabia’s leading healthcare procurement and…
With AI adoption growing to 60 per cent across industries compared to last year, Huawei is expanding its cloud and hybrid solutions, including CloudStack 8.5, to empower governments and enterprises
From one client in 2004 to $2.5bn in assets across seven global cities, The Family Office has become one of the Middle East’s leading independent wealth managers. Senior Executive Officer Rayan Sleem speaks to Gulf Business about how wealth management is changing in the GCC — from digital transformation and private markets to intergenerational wealth transfer and the growing demand for transparency and trust.
At GITEX Global 2025, Mohammed Alkhotani, SVP, Middle East at Salesforce, shared how the company…
At GITEX Global 2025, Bashar Bashaireh, AVP for the Middle East, Türkiye, and North Africa…
Air Arabia Group CEO Adel Al Ali reflects on the airline’s 20-year journey from a regional disruptor to a global low-cost carrier success story
DeepLook Medical CEO Marissa Fayer on AI, partnerships, and women’s healthcare
With $100m in initial funding and $15bn in transaction volume, Limitless aims to transform payments, FX, and financial operations through AI and automation.
Karrier One KNS partnerships manager, Oscar Wendel, speaks with Gulf Business at Money20/20 Riyadh about how the company is creating a decentralised mobile carrier network that enables anyone, anywhere, to send and receive payments using just a phone number. Built on the Sui blockchain, the Karrier Number System (KNS) transforms mobile numbers into global payment identifiers — bridging fintech and telecom innovation.
Saud Swar, Mastercard’s country manager for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, and the Levant discusses Mastercard’s investments in the Kingdom
Ali Bailoun, Visa’s General Manager for Saudi Arabia, talks about the company’s expanding presence in the Kingdom
Jeff Parker, CEO of Paymentology, at Money20/20 Riyadh talks about how the company has officially opened in Saudi Arabia.
Wenhui Yang, CEO of Tenpay Global, talks about how the company bridges global payment systems through the Weixin ecosystem, serving over 1bn users
Astra Tech Chief Strategy Officer Sacha Haider explains how the company’s flagship platform, Botim, evolved from a simple VoIP app into a fintech-first super app with over 150 million users
Gulf Business speaks with Mark Loughran, President of inDrive, about the company’s official launch in Riyadh on Saudi Arabia’s National Day.
Ahmed El Banna highlighted the need to differentiate between over-exaggerated claims and practical applications of AI
Reenita Das emphasised that as AI takes over repetitive tasks, the future of healthcare will increasingly depend on empathy, creativity, and collaboration
Reggie Townsend explores the ethical challenges of deploying AI in patient care
Sally Thompson, Group Event Director, Healthcare, Informa Markets, on What sets WHX Tech apart
Lula Mohanty, managing partner for IBM Consulting across the Middle East and Africa, on how IBM is helping organisations operationalise AI at scale
From global mobility and residence-by-investment to IPO outlooks and the great wealth transfer, this Gulf Business panel event in Dubai on June 25 brought together leading voices to decode the UAE’s investment landscape.
Amreen Iqbal, Piece of You founder and jewellery designer, is redefining what it means to wear something meaningful. Here, she tells us about her journey and inspiration
Rahman shares why he believes there’s no such thing as “machine learning,” how technology must be used responsibly, and why data is the new oil.
We explore how ONE Development is redefining urban living through AI, boutique hospitality and bold expansion
Dubai’s high-end kitchen industry has evolved dramatically over the years, with Häcker Kitchens by Innerspace emerging as major player in the space
From the accelerating digitalisation driven by AI to the complexities of demographic shifts, de-globalisation and the urgent push for de-carbonisation, Professor Laing offers insights into these four trends
Ajman Bank CEO Mustafa Al Khalfawi joins Gulf Business Editor Neesha Salian for an in-depth discussion on the bank’s strategic transformation and the key factors behind its record-breaking performance
With its sights set on prestigious series such as Euro Cup 3, the Formula Regional Middle East Championship (FRMEC), and Formula 4 (F4), newly launched formula racing team AKCEL GP is looking to dominate the track, nurture the next generation of racing talent, and break boundaries in a sport where every millisecond counts.
AKCEL GP is the latest venture from the AKCEL Group, a diversified conglomerate with interests spanning technology, real estate, IT, and green energy. Founded by UK-based businessman Amit Kaushal, the group’s ethos of sustainability and innovation forms the backbone of this motorsport endeavour.
In this interview, Kaushal explains the thinking behind the AKCEL GP launch.
In this interview, Ahmed Al-Anqari, CEO of Etihad Salam Telecom, reveals the company’s journey from its 2005 roots in fixed telecom services to its transformation into a leading digital services provider in Saudi Arabia. He discusses the strategic shift toward AI, IoT, and cloud technologies, explaining how robust global partnerships and initiatives like “Green Tomorrow” are laying the groundwork for the future of digital connectivity. Additionally, he highlights the company’s recent participation at LEAP and its role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s digitalisation efforts.
In this interview, Pablo Sanz Salcedo, executive director of digital products at ROSHN Group in Saudi Arabia, outlines the company’s digital strategy. He explains ROSHN’s collaboration with Google on AI initiatives and discusses how digital channels are increasingly used in property sales, with some transactions completed entirely online.
Federico Pienovi, CEO and CBO of New Markets at Globant, sheds light on why the digitally native tech giant — known for reinventing businesses with innovative technology solutions and counting Disney among its major clients— has made a strong presence at LEAP 2025 in Riyadh. He also shares insights into Globant’s new partnership with Red Sea Global and what it means for the company’s regional ambitions.
Basma Dawwas, director of strategic programs, conferences, and content strategy at Tahaluf, shares insights into the new segments debuting at LEAP 2025, including the event’s expanded focus on sportstech. She also offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to manage one of the region’s largest tech events.
At LEAP 2025 in Riyadh, we sat down with Cherian Varghese, Senior Vice President for AI, Cloud Infrastructure at Oracle, to discuss Zoom’s latest AI-first innovation in Saudi Arabia—powered by Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
Richard McKeon, VP of Marketing & Communications at Tahaluf, has been instrumental in shaping Riyadh’s global tech showpiece, LEAP, since its launch in 2022. In this interview, he discusses the event’s rapid growth, the challenges of managing its rising popularity, and what it takes to run a world-class tech gathering on this scale.
Iwan Stella, VP Head of Strategy & Commercial Management, Market Area Middle East & Africa at Ericsson, speaks to Gulf Business at LEAP 2025 about the company’s regional expansion, particularly in Saudi Arabia. He shares insights on how Ericsson is strengthening 5G connectivity, the impact of digital transformation, and what’s next for 6G. Watch for key takeaways on the future of telecom in the region.
Tahaluf CEO Mike Champion shares how his company has transformed the global events landscape, skyrocketing Riyadh’s LEAP 2025 into one of the world’s most attended tech events. From attracting $5tn in investment for startups to hosting tech icons and football legends, Champion explains how Tahaluf is reshaping Saudi Arabia’s events industry at record speed.
From AI and sustainability to the skills gap micro credentials, Professor Richard A Williams shares key trends transforming education as we know it
Sheheryar Rasul, CEO Group Wealth Management at Habib Bank AG Zurich, talks to Gulf business about the ever-evolving private banking landscape. He discusses both challenges and opportunities for the industry and how HBZ is positioning itself to best serve its client base.
Nestlé MENA remains committed to shaping a future defined by positive change and a healthier, more sustainable world, shares Yasser Abdul Malak
Lakhiani talks about the Future Human summit, Mindvalley’s vision and offers great tips to enhance productivity and maintain a work-life balance
From the site of ORO24’s latest development, Torino, Atif Rahman shares his insights into the forces driving growth in the UAE’s real estate market. The founder of ORO24 also gives an exclusive look into the vision behind his newest project.
Jasim Al Awadi, du’s Chief ICT Officer, talks about pushing sub-brands and real-world applications of humanoids, agritech, generative AI, and GPU as a service.
Kan Ni, VP of the Airport Operations Control Center (AOCC) at Dubai Airports, explains AOCC’s operations, the technology powering Dubai Airport’s operations, and related topics
In this exclusive video, Gulf Business Group Editor Gareth van Zyl explores one of Grandiose’s flagship stores at Dubai’s B1 Mall, Al Barsha First. Joining him, Grandiose CEO Manish Sabnis and Deputy CEO Mussaab Aboud reveal their ambitious growth strategy and bold expansion plans that are set to transform the UAE’s retail landscape.
The inaugural 24 Fintech event in Riyadh, which took place from 3 – 5 September 2024, was a huge success with thousands of delegates and attendees taking part in the exhibition. In this interview, Annabelle Mander, the Senior Vice President for Tahaluf (the organisers of 24 Fintech), tells us more about thinking behind launching 24 Fintech in Riyadh, and some of the key numbers for this debut event.
Capital.com is one of the world’s fastest-growing trading platforms. While it is attracting traders to its platform, it’s also pulling in retail investors. And Tarik Chebib, who is the CEO for Capital.com in the Middle East, says he is seeing a major shift where investors in this region are increasingly looking to bypass traditional financial advisors and take more control over their investments. It’s a trend that has caught on in many other parts of the world, such as the US and Europe where ETFs have empowered retail investors with lower costs and greater market access.
Ali Sajwani and Amira Sajwani, share details of the launch of Amali Island, a collection of exclusive villas on The World Islands
George Kunnappally, the managing director of Nando’s UAE, oversees the popular chain known for its…
Watch this video to find out about all that Oppo Reno 12 has under the hood.
Emirati serial entrepreneur Mahmoud Bartawi knows a thing or two about starting and exiting a…
Neil Petch is the founder and chairman of a company that many entrepreneurs in the…
Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties, tells us why he thinks that Dubai’s real estate sector is more resilient than it’s ever been
In this interview, Maqsam’s CEO and Co-founder, Sinan Taifour, explains to Gulf Business how Maqsam is revolutionising customer interactions with innovative AI solutions for contact centres, enabling intelligent Arabic conversations.
Live from the SEAMLESS Middle East & Saudi Arabia conference in Dubai, Taifour dives into the standout features of Maqsam’s AI-driven solution, the inspiration behind the company’s inception, and the impressive success and functionalities of its AI Voice Bot in the MENA market. Discover these insights and more by watching the full interview below.
Visa plans to introduce the Visa Instalments Solution (VIS) in the GCC for the first time, aiming to enhance consumer shopping experiences and provide widespread acceptance of installment solutions.
In conversation with Gulf Business, Abbas Sajwani speaks about the factors driving his latest real estate offering.
Salam’s chief executive officer gives us insight into how his company is growing, as well as some of the big announcements that they made at LEAP 2024 in Riyadh
Michael Champion gives us insight into what it takes to host and organise such a high-growth event
Alat is a new Saudi Arabian, PIF-backed company which is aiming to create a new global sustainable technology manufacturing hub in the kingdom. Semi-conductor veteran and ex-Singapore resident, Brian Rogove is the co-chief of corporate development at Alat. And in this podcast, Rogove tells us about Alat’s $150m deal with Japanese tech investor, Softbank. As part of the deal, robots are set to roll off the production floor in a year from now, says Rogove, who spoke to Gulf Business from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The driving force behind the continuing success and expansion of the GMG group can be credited to the young and dynamic CEO of the group, Mohammad A Baker
Kapoor attributes the upward trend seen over the past three years to Dubai’s dynamic economy, vibrant lifestyle, strategic location, favourable tax regime, exceptional infrastructure, world-class healthcare facilities, safe environment and the allure of the Golden Visa programme
Robin Ubaghs, co-founder of Propchain and the Welfare Group shares how his ventures are using…
The whole world is trying to figure out a greener energy mix. But as Majid Jafar, the CEO of Crescent Petroleum points out, this can’t be achieved without fossil fuels and, more particularly, cleaner natural gas. In this exclusive interview with Gulf Business, Jafar unpacks why a pragmatic energy transition is the best way for the world to move forward.
The CIO of Saxo Bank, Steen Jakobsen, tells us about some of the key risks facing the global economy in 2024
To talk about the club’s performance and prospects in 2024, Manchester City’s former striker and ambassador, Paul Dickov sat down with Gulf Business in Dubai
Richard A Williams, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University, speaks to Gulf Business about utilising…
Gulf Business’ Group Editor, Gareth Van Zyl speaks to Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe on the sidelines of the COP28 summit in Dubai
In the Middle East and Africa (MEA), the consumer tech industry has witnessed substantial growth,…
Atif Rahman, the founder and chairman of ORO24 Real Estate Developments, shares his thoughts on…
From setting up an ambitious pipeline in Saudi Arabia to surpassing hospitality standards in the…
Sir Tim Clark, in his award acceptance speech, looks back at the phenomenal growth journey of the UAE’s flag carrier over the past four decades
Gulf Business held the 11th edition of the annual Gulf Business Awards at the illustrious…
The second episode of the podcast series Situation Today with Gulf Business has our group…
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. With connections across more than…
GITEX GLOBAL 2023 showcased the latest in technology. From AI to cybersecurity, from enterprise to…
Illumio’s Trevor Dearing speaks to Gulf Business on the sidelines of GITEX GLOBAL 2023 about…
Gulf Business caught up with Haidi Nossair, senior director of Client Solutions Group, META, at…