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Renty's Yevhen Parokhod on running a successful business in the UAE

Renty’s Yevhen Parokhod on running a successful business in the UAE

Yevhen Parokhod, the founder of Renty.ae, shares insights on starting a car rental business in the UAE and discusses challenges and opportunities

Finastra's Siobhan Byron on addressing financial inclusion, agility

Finastra’s Siobhan Byron on addressing financial inclusion, agility

Siobhan Byron, EVP Universal Banking at Finastra, highlights the role of open ecosystems, cloud, SaaS, and AI in accelerating innovation

Mohammed Yahya, UAE’s first UFC fighter gears up for Aug 3 showdown

Mohammed Yahya, UAE’s first UFC fighter, gears up for Aug 3 showdown

Mohammed Yahya, the first Emirati fighter in the UFC, says he is all set to take on Brazilian Kaue Fernandes in Abu Dhabi on August 3, at the Etihad Arena

Here's how Dubai Business Associates fosters entrepreneurship

Here’s how Dubai Business Associates fosters entrepreneurship

Surkhel Yousafzai, president of the DBA Alumni Association, delves into the strategic initiatives implemented by DBA to nurture entrepreneurship and innovation

Insights on elevating talent acquisition from ARC Talent's CEO Abdul-Rahman Risilia

Insights on elevating talent acquisition from ARC Talent’s CEO

Emiratisation offers the opportunity to tap into a pool of motivated local talent and contribute to national development goals, says ARC Talent’s Abdul-Rahman Risilia

Response Plus Medical’s CEO on meeting today’s evolving healthcare needs

RPM CEO Dr Rohil Raghavan shares how the medical services provider continues to enhance the quality of healthcare services in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and beyond

Tony Hallside, CEO of STP Partners

SME story: How STP Partners leverages tech in its financial solutions

Tony Hallside, CEO of STP Partners, a full-service DIFC-based prime broker, discusses the firm’s innovative prime brokerage services, strategic successes, and future plans in the dynamic financial landscape

Interview with Tim Cordon, Chief Operating Officer for MEA & SEAP, Radisson Hotel Group

Radisson’s Tim Cordon on regional strategy, opportunities and innovation

The COO – MEA & SEAP, Radisson Hotel Group, delves into its ambitious regional expansion strategies, the distinct challenges and opportunities across different markets  

Saudi Arabia is a key growth market, says Honeywell exec Phil Daniell

Saudi Arabia is a key growth market, says Honeywell’s Phil Daniell

The VP and GM of Honeywell Building Automation (META) delves into the company’s expansion strategy in Saudi Arabia, including the opening of its new facility in Dhahran

Aref Yehia-Head-of-Retail-E-Commerce-at-TikTok-MENA

TikTok’s Aref Yehia on how F&B brands leverage the platform

The head of Business Partnerships for Retail and E-Commerce shares how F&B brands are using the social media platform to enhance their marketing efforts

‘Prioritise the fundamentals when investing', says SJP's Martin Hennecke

‘Prioritise the fundamentals when investing’, says SJP’s Martin Hennecke

St. James’s Place’s (SJP) head of Asia and Middle East Investment Advisory offers a strategic perspective on investments, the importance of diversification and the firm’s foray into Dubai

Yasunori Ogawa CEO of Seiko Epson Group IMage: Supplied

Efficiency, innovation and precision power Epson’s success, says CEO

Seiko Epson Corporation’s CEO and president Yasunori Ogawa shares insights on its strategies, successes and plans, with a special focus on the Middle East market

Yaser Shabsogh, VP Commercial Operations at Kia MEA

Kia MEA’s VP on factors driving the auto brand’s regional growth

The VP of Commercial Operations at Kia Middle East says the company’s mid to long-term business strategy will heavily focus on electrification, which is reflected in its updated annual 2030 sales target of 4.3 million units

From bricks to big plans, LEGOLAND Dubai Resort's Tim Harrison-Jones shares details

From bricks to big plans, LEGOLAND Dubai Resort’s Tim Harrison-Jones shares details

The general manager of LEGOLAND Dubai Resort tells us why the destination remains a favourite with guests of all ages from across the world

Unlock Her Future: Empowering the region's female entrepreneurs

Unlock Her Future: Empowering the region’s female entrepreneurs

The Bicester Collection’s inaugural ‘Unlock Her Future Prize’ MENA Edition celebrates women entrepreneurs. Bicester Collection’s Chantal Khoueiry and the winners share how they are driving positive change

Pomellato group CEO Sabina Belli

Inclusion, empowerment are key to success, says Pomellato’s Sabina Belli

The group CEO of global jewellery brand, Pomellato, says cultivating a shared vision and fostering a culture of empowerment have been paramount to the company’s success

Dubai Tourism's Issam Kazim on showcasing Brand Dubai

Dubai’s tourism triumph: Issam Kazim on the strategy driving Brand Dubai

The CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism & Commerce Marketing, shares the strategies, innovations and vision that continue to drive Dubai’s success as the world’s top tourist destination

Parmigiani Fleurier CEO Guido Terreni

Watch and learn: Parmigiani Fleurier’s Guido Terreni talks business

CEO Guido Terreni has positioned Parmigiani Fleurier for sustained growth by focusing on innovation, exceptional craftsmanship and a distinct brand identity

Tony Douglas CEO of Riyadh Air _ Image Getty Images

Riyadh Air’s Tony Douglas on the airline’s sky-high ambitions

Riyadh Air’s CEO reveals the airline’s plans, focus on digital innovations and its vision for shaping the future of aviation

How Majid Al Futtaim is redefining community living

Forest living in Dubai: How Majid Al Futtaim is redefining community living

Ahmed El Shamy, the CEO of Majid Al Futtaim, says that Ghaf Woods embodies the group’s pioneering spirit, and it is the first development in Dubai to offer forest living

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FedEx MEA’s Taarek Hinedi shares key trends in logistics, expansion plans

The vice president of FedEx MEA Operations discusses the company’s strategic initiatives, including the new FedEx hub at Dubai World Central

Co-ownership Dubai Shard

Transforming property investment in Dubai: Shard’s co-ownership model explained

Shard’s CEO tells Gulf Business that its co-ownership model offers a pathway to affordable luxury living in Dubai’s booming property market

Interview with Jean-Marc Pontroué, CEO of luxury watch brand Panerai, who shares the brand’s approach to watchmaking

Panerai: How the luxe watch brand blends heritage with technology

Jean-Marc Pontroué, CEO of luxury watch brand Panerai, shares the brand’s approach to watchmaking, its novelties for the year and focus on the Middle East

Jochen Knecht - CEO at IFZA on how the free zone is supporting startups and smes

IFZA CEO Jochen Knecht on how the free zone supports startups, SMEs

Jochen Knecht, CEO at IFZA, shares how the free zone is committed to empowering startups with the tools, resources, and support they need to succeed in a rapidly evolving business landscape

Interview with Eng. Yousif Al Ali - CEO EtihadWE Image: Supplied

Impact of revised energy tariffs on industry: EtihadWE’s Yousif Ahmed Al Ali shares insights

The introduction of a reduced tariff structure directly reduces operational costs, enabling businesses to invest more in research and development rather than on overheads, says the EtihadWE CEO

ACI Worldwide's Santhosh Rao showcases trends in real-time payments

ACI Worldwide’s Santhosh Rao showcases trends in real-time payments

For businesses, it’s time to rethink where real-time payments sit in the customer journey and the end-to-end payments landscape, says Santhosh Rao, SVP MEASA, ACI Worldwide

GHAF Woods by Majid Al Futtaim Properties

‘Ghaf Woods is more than just a new community,’ says Majid Al Futtaim Properties’ Ahmed El Shamy

Ghaf Woods, a first-of-its-kind integrated community, prioritises indoor-outdoor living and sustainability, shares the CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Properties

Longevity Wellness Hub's Dani Afiouni on ageing well and living better

Longevity Wellness Hub’s Dani Afiouni on ageing well and living better

The founder and CEO shares how the Longevity Wellness Hub combines cutting-edge technology with ancient practices, empowering individuals to take charge of their wellbeing

carbon clean CEO Aniruddha Sharma shares talks about the rising adotpion of CCUS technology

Carbon Clean’s Aniruddha Sharma on the rising adoption of CCUS technology

The Middle East region has the capital and willingness to invest in the scale-up of clean tech, says the UK-based carbon capture, use and storage company Carbon Clean’s CEO

L’Oreal Middle East: 25 years and counting Image l'oreal

L’Oréal Middle East: 25 years and counting

Laurent Duffier, MD at L’Oréal Middle East, talks about the beauty giant’s 25th anniversary in the region, key trends, and the group’s sustainability and inclusion goals