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Five Minutes With…Lynn Zovighian, MD, Zovighian & Partners

The broader participation of women in their family businesses will instigate an incredible change in the private sector, says Zovighian.

30 Seconds On The Business Of…E-Recruitment

Gulf Business speaks to James Randall, sales manager at eFinancialCareers Gulf.

All You Need To Know About The Samsung Galaxy S5

Hayssam Yassine, head of telecommunications at Samsung Gulf Electronics, discloses more details about the Samsung Galaxy S5, set to release on April 11.

Five Minutes With… Geoffrey Nejman, Co-founder M.Micallef

French perfumer M.Micallef is looking to expand across the region having launched in Dubai last year, says Nejman

Five Minutes With… Andreas Borgmann and Mark Carroll, Founders, Kcal

With malnutrition prevalent, there is an undeniable need for healthy eating choices in the GCC, say Kcal’s founders.

Five Minutes With…Debbie Baertschi, CEO, MOXiT.com

E-commerce in the Middle East has tremendous potential to grow, says Baertschi.

GQ Bar Bosses: Promoting Gentlemen’s Culture In Dubai

The newly launched GQ Bar in Dubai is calling all gentlemen to experience a night they won’t forget, its owners tell Aarti Nagraj.

All You Need To Know About The Sony Xperia Z2

Izzat Kittaneh, business director MEA, Sony Mobile Communications, discloses details about the Xperia Z2, set to hit shelves next month.

Dubai Islamic Bank Eyes Kenya, Indonesia For Expansion

The emirate’s largest sharia-compliant lender says it is entering a growth phase domestically and internationally.

Five Minutes With… Deepak Babani, CEO, Eros Group

Eros is planning to open five new stores in 2014, confirms CEO Deepak Babani.

30 Seconds On The Business Of…Middle East’s Oil and Gas Industry

Gulf Business speaks to Terrence Zwambila, managing director, 3M Gulf.

Five Minutes With… Dion Maritz, General Manager Middle East, ICLP

Regional loyalty marketing is slowly becoming more sophisticated, says the general manager of loyalty company ICLP.

Five Minutes With… Imad Charafeddine, President, Francorp

The Middle East’s franchising industry is booming, says Charafeddine.

The Alpha And The Omega

Raynald Aeschlimann, Omega’s vice president and international sales director, reveals how the company has uniquely positioned itself as a luxury watch brand through association.

Exclusive: Montblanc CEO On Why Dubai Is Growing

As Montblanc continues expansion across the southern hemisphere and in the UAE, Emma Hodgson meets new global CEO of Montblanc, Jerome Lambert, to discuss business in the Gulf.

30 Seconds On The Business Of… App Development In The GCC

Gulf Business speaks to Dinesh Lalvani, founder and CEO at Growl Media.

Exclusive Interview: Damac’s Boss On Rebuilding The Company

Ziad El Chaar, MD of Dubai-based property developer Damac, explains how the company has built itself back up in 2013, following structural damage in the real estate crash.

Wake Up And Smell The Luxury Coffee

Nespresso CEO Jean-Marc Duvoisin speaks to Robert Anderson trackside about producing luxury coffee and expanding the company’s boutique network in the Middle East.

Kuwait Spy Chief Worried By Turmoil In Iraq

Sheikh Thamer al-Sabah, president of Kuwait’s National Security Bureau, said his relationships with his counterparts in Iraq and Iran needed improvement.

Five Minutes With… David Ross, SVP, FedEx Express MEA & Indian Subcontinent

The UAE’s logistics sector will greatly benefit from Dubai’s successful Expo 2020 bid, says Ross.

Big Data & Cloud Technology In Formula One

How important are the two buzzwords in today’s IT market to the most glamourous sport in the world? We asked Graeme Hackland, IT and IS director at the Lotus F1 Team.

Laurent Abadie: Panasonic’s Renaissance Man

In an exclusive interview with Gulf Business, Laurent Abadie, CEO for Europe and CIS, reveals the firm’s comeback plans and a massive drive into B2B.

Five Minutes With Ashley Roberts, Event Director, Life & Style Show UAE

Winning Expo 2020 will hugely benefit the UAE’s events industry, says Roberts.

Mashreq Executive VP: The Changing Shape Of Retail Banking

Farhad Irani, EVP and head of retail banking group at the UAE’s Mashreq, spoke to Gulf Business on Mashreq’s performance in 2013 and the state of the banking market.

Five Minutes With…Dadkarim Mulla, CEO & Co-Founder, Amodoria

Lead by example and inspire those around you, says the co-founder of luxury technology brand Amodoria.

King Of The Skies: James Hogan Interview

Etihad boss James Hogan talks strategy, partnerships and luxury in the skies as he pushes to cap another strong year of performance for the carrier.

Hungry For Success: Mike Archer, President, Applebee’s

Kansas-based Applebee’s is opening new restaurants and hiring more people across the Middle East. Aarti Nagraj sat down for a late lunch with global president, Mike Archer.

Damas CEO: Plotting Global Expansion

GCC jeweller Damas has declared its global ambitions with the intention to expand the Damas brand to the largest jewellery markets and fashion capitals of the world. Gulf Business spoke to Damas CEO Anan Fakhreddin just after the announcement.

Interview: Rise Of Homeopathy In Gulf

In an exclusive interview with Gulf Business, healthcare mogul Dr. Mukesh Batra reveals his grand plans to take the alternative medicine empire to every corner of the world.

Middle East Sunglasses – A Saturated Market?

Marco Bonapace, founder of Vision EyeWear, explains how boutique brands can crack the sunglasses market.