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Exclusive: Flydubai CEO On The Low Cost Airline’s Meteoric Rise

Ghaith Al Ghaith describes how flydubai became the Middle East’s largest short-haul airline in just five years.

Exclusive: New York University President On The Move To Abu Dhabi

John Sexton, the president of one the world’s top universities, explains why he decided to expand to Abu Dhabi.

30 Seconds On The Business of… The GCC’s Fragrance Industry

Gulf Business speaks to Abdulla Ajmal, general manager at Ajmal International.

Exclusive: Ooredoo Oman CEO On Being Nawras No More

Greg Young says the rebranding is crucial to the Omani telecom operator’s future success.

Five Minutes With…CEO, Panache International

Vishaal Shah, CEO of Panache International, says that the UAE, along with being a lucrative market for disposable products, is also competitive.

Five Minutes With… Hugo Van Der Schaegh, Director, Retail Access ME

Regional retailers must move away from the conventional ways of designing their stores, states Hugo Van Der Schaegh.

Interview: Heinz Beck Cooks Up A Storm In The Middle East

Mary Sophia joins Michelin star chef Heinz Beck as he prepares one of his wonder meals.

Q&A: Operating A Hotel During The Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix

Andrew Humphries, regional vice president & general manager at Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, explains how the track side hotel copes during its busiest time of the year.

Five Minutes With.. Nguyen Nguyen, GM, Trung Nguyen Franchising

Vietnam’s largest coffee grower is plotting 100 locations across MENA over the next 10 years, according to Nguyen Nguyen, general manager, Trung Nguyen Franchising Corporation.

Interview: Infiniti Red Bull’s Boss On The Team’s Successful Run

F1 is the vehicle to help car companies speed past their rivals, according to Infiniti Red bull’s Christian Horner.

30 Seconds On The Business Of… The Middle East’s Digital Signage Industry

Gulf Business speaks to Niall Sallam, CEO of Elevision.

Interview: Glashutte Original CEO On Company’s Mid-East Growth Plans

As his company eyes the Middle Eastern market with increasing fervor, Yann Gamard, managing director of German watchmaker Glashütte Original, explains how the brand maintains quality in an environment clamouring for more.

Five Minutes With…Ryan Charton, Country Director, Union Swiss

Ryan Charton, the country director of Americas and Gulf region, talks about the region’s flourishing skincare industry and its potential.

Interview: Mumtalakat’s Chief On The Fund’s Comeback

As Mumtalakat rides high on its recent leap in profits, its chief executive Mahmood Hashim al Kooheji talks about the fund’s plans to step up its international investments and Bahrain’s non- oil sector.

Interview: Clint Ippoma, BassBuds COO, On Making The Right Sounds

Ippoma explains how he is hoping to crack the competitive personal audio market.

Five Minutes With.. Benny Parihar, Managing Partner, CRYO Health

Benny Parihar, explains why he has brought cryotherapy to the Middle East and how he is expanding the CRYO Health business regionally.

30 Seconds On The Business Of… Community Malls In The UAE

Gulf Business speaks to Neelesh Bhatnagar, director of Oasis Centre.

Five Minutes With Adem Ceylan, VP Marketing & Sales, ME, Turkish Airlines

Adem Ceylan says the carrier has earmarked a budget of $180 million this year for commercials and promotions.

Interview: Damas CEO On The Jeweller’s Re-Rise In The UAE

Exclusive: Anan Fakhreddin reveals how the company is rebuilding itself after hitting rock bottom in one of Dubai’s largest business scandals.

Exclusive Interview: Emirates NBD CEO Shayne Nelson On Dubai’s Boom

Shayne Nelson says he is confident that the lender’s legacy problems are now finally over.

Flexing For Success: Nitesh Seebran, COO, Gold’s Gym

Ever keen for a workout, COO Nitesh Seebran explains how he hopes to lift the Gold’s Gym brand to the top of the GCC fitness market.

Interview: CEO of Swiss Watchmaker Parmigiani Fleurier On ME Plans

Jean-Marc Jacot explains how the company’s Middle Eastern expansion will help raise its global profile.

Exclusive: MAF Properties CEO George Kostas On Dubai’s Retail High

In an exclusive interview, George Kostas elaborates on the future of the company.

With Islamic State On March, Lebanon’s Christians Must Agree On President

Lebanon’s presidency, the only one reserved for a Christian in the Arab world, has been vacant since May, when Michel Suleiman’s term ended.

On The Fast Lane With The Boss Of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

Jesse Vargas discusses how he is fast-tracking the growth of the world’s only Ferrari –branded theme park.

30 Seconds On The Business Of… The GCC’s Entertainment Industry

Gulf Business speaks to Ali Haidary, CEO of Sports and Entertainment Solutions.

Exclusive: Ooredoo CEO Dr.Nasser Marafih On Rebranding, Taxes And 2022 World Cup

Marafih reveals the problem with excessive taxation on telecom operators, and why he is certain Qatar will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

MontBlanc CEO Charts Middle East Growth

Faced with declining sales, Montblanc International CEO Jerome Lambert explains how he hopes to bring the historic pen maker forward in the digital age.

Exclusive Interview: Juniper CEO Shaygan Kheradpir On The Middle East’s Tech Leap

The rapid consumerisation of technology is putting huge pressure on businesses and governments, says Kheradpir.

Interview: McLaren’s Middle East Boss On Why Business Is Booming

Ian Gorsuch makes a pit stop in Dubai to discuss the business of supercars.