Khalid Alsweilem argues that the current arrangement is dangerous because the finance ministry can draw freely on the reserves when it wants to cover budget deficits
Maintaining a healthy profit margin in the UAE’s pharmaceutical sector is hard due to high operational costs, says Tabari
Al-Sabbagh provides details about the new supercomputer that Fujitsu helped deliver to the King Abdul-Aziz University in Saudi
Griffiths waxes lyrical on everything from F1 and space tourism to oil prices and the shortfalls of democracy
Gulf Business speaks to Sudhesh Giriyan, chief operating officer of Xpress Money
Spend in traditional media is declining with most brands focussing on digital, says Kim
Christianna Tsiterou is planning to bring luxury service The Gift Concierge to the whole of the GCC following its UAE launch
Agility vice chairman and CEO Tarek Sultan discusses the company’s journey from small local logistics player to global competitor, and its next big step, Africa.
The drop in oil prices will not have an effect on the large infrastructure projects in the region, says Awad
Yasmine Attieh says Lebanese restaurant chain Em Sherif is working on several franchise opportunities in the region.
Gulf Business speaks to Shivam Goyal, business head, SportsOne
DineEquity is embarking on a massive expansion drive with plans to open 24 Applebee’s restaurants and 17 IHOP outlets in the region, says del Omlo.
The integrated science company is looking to find solutions for the region’s challenges, says Desjardins
Xerox’s new regional head is hoping to maintain the company’s position in the production space.
Vodafone Qatar CEO Kyle Whitehill reveals his struggle to bring competition to the Qatari telecom market and what really happened with the QNBN deal.
Chicken restaurant Wingstop is planning to launch at least 15 more outlets across the UAE over the next decade, says Ted Leovich.
Regional MD Milvin George discloses why the luxury Italian watchmaker shuns traditional marketing to reach its fan base.
Enterprise technology distributor Arrow ECS is looking at opportunities in Iraq and Egypt, according to Jean-Loup Desamaison-Cognet.
The regional energy management sector is still underdeveloped considering the potential and scope, says Lehain.
Gulf Business speaks to Mohanna al Muhairi, CEO, Emirates Foundation.
Royal Jet will receive two new Boeing business jets later this year as part of a $700 million fleet expansion and replacement programme, says Gordon.
Aldar Properties CEO Mohamed Al Mubarak says the company is looking to launch 5,300 units over the next four to five years.
Alessio Ruffoni explains why he is bringing Milan’s Al Grissino dining concept to Dubai, and potential plans for Abu Dhabi.
Gulf Business speaks to Silvio Liedtke, COO, Landmark Leisure.
CBRE Middle East’s MD Nicholas Maclean and head of research Matthew Green, give their insights into the Dubai and Abu Dhabi real estate markets.
Nakheel’s chairman reveals how he revived the company’s fortunes, and why he is confident Dubai’s property market will not crash again.
Herman Miller chief Brian Walker sits down with Ankush Chibber to talk all things office.
YouGotAGift.com’s co-founders discuss the inspiration for their gift card business, growth areas and plans to expand to regional and international markets.
Post recession, event managers are having to work harder to attract the right people to various shows, says the president of dmg events.
Putting aside the Swiss Franc surge and war in Eastern Europe, Nayla Hayek is forging Swatch into a company of the future.