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Prashanth Rao speaks to Gulf Business editor Neesha Salian about VinFast’s regional expansion, changing consumer expectations and what comes next for electric mobility in the Middle East

Dr Christina Yan Zhang, CEO of The Metaverse Institute and UN ITU Co-Chair on CitiVerse standards, says today’s large language models may not be the endgame. The next frontier? AI that can understand text, images and video — and build realistic 3D worlds governed by physics. Whether we call it the metaverse, digital twins, spatial […]

How do you scale one of the region’s largest healthcare networks while keeping people at the heart of every decision? In this episode, Neesha Salian, Editor of Gulf Business, speaks with Alisha Moopen, Managing Director and Group CEO, Aster DM Healthcare, GCC, about leading Aster’s next phase of growth. They discuss digital transformation, AI in healthcare, leadership, talent, patient care, expansion across the GCC and beyond, and the vision to build a globally recognised healthcare organisation without losing the human touch.

Is this the right time to invest in UAE real estate? In this episode, Neesha Salian, Editor of Gulf Business, speaks with Dr. CA Ankur Aggarwal, Chairman and Founder of BNW Developments, about why the UAE property market continues to show resilience despite global uncertainty. They discuss investor sentiment, branded residences, Ras Al Khaimah’s rise, BNW’s expansion plans, ESG, construction challenges and why Aggarwal believes the UAE remains one of the world’s most compelling real estate investment destinations.

What role will audio play in the AI-powered workplace of the future? In this episode of the Gulf Business Podcast, Rajiv Pillai, Deputy Editor of Gulf Business, speaks with Yassine Mannai, Associate Director Sales & Marketing MEA, Turkey and CIS at Shure, and Alex Kemanes, Managing Director, MESEA at Midwich Group. They discuss why human-centric audio is becoming critical for hybrid work, how AI is reshaping collaboration, the biggest mistakes organisations make when designing meeting spaces, and why audio infrastructure is emerging as the foundation for intelligent workplaces.

How do two entrepreneurs from vastly different backgrounds build one of Dubai’s fastest-growing real estate developers? In this episode of the Gulf Business Podcast, Group Editor Gareth van Zyl sits down with Navneet Mandhani, Co-Founder & CEO of Karma Developers, and Capt. Pradeep Singh, Co-Founder of Karma Developers, to discuss their journey from technology, shipping and global business into real estate. They explore Karma Developers’ growth strategy, the role of AI in property development, Dubai’s evolving real estate market, leadership lessons, the impact of regional geopolitics on shipping and construction, and why they remain bullish on Dubai’s long-term future.

At the Museum of the Future in Dubai, Gulf Business sits down with Ahmed Soudodi, Vice President of Kia Middle East and Africa, to discuss how the global automaker is redefining mobility for a younger, digitally connected generation. From connected vehicles and electric mobility to customer-centric innovation and Kia’s partnership with the Museum of the Future, Soudodi shares how the brand is aligning its long-term strategy with the evolving needs of consumers across the Middle East and Africa.

In his first media interview in the Middle East this year, Guy Hutchinson, president of Hilton Middle East & Africa, sits down with Gulf Business to discuss the hospitality giant’s ambitious regional growth plans.

The UAE is rapidly cementing its position as a global wealth hub, attracting entrepreneurs, family offices and ultra-high-net-worth individuals from around the world. In this episode of the Gulf Business Podcast, Gareth van Zyl speaks with Sheheryar Rasul, CEO, Group Wealth Management at Habib Bank AG Zurich (HBZ), about the evolving world of private banking, […]