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Forcepoint's Samer Diya on AI, collaboration and next wave of cyber threats

Forcepoint’s Samer Diya on AI, collaboration and next wave of cyber threats

Forcepoint’s Diya explains how AI-native security, real-time analytics, and stronger public-private collaboration are reshaping the nation’s cybersecurity landscape

Tally’s Vikas Panchal on keeping business management human-centered

Tally’s Vikas Panchal on keeping business management human-centered

The MENA GM shares Tally’s innovations are helping MSMEs adapt to evolving regulatory demands and balance flexibility with data privacy

Airalo’s CEO on rising eSIM adoption and trends shaping digital mobility

Airalo’s CEO on rising eSIM adoption and trends shaping digital mobility

Today, with over 20 million users in 200 countries, Airalo is redefining global connectivity — and the Middle East is fast emerging as one of its most strategic growth markets

Sheraa’s Sara Al Nuaimi on powering the UAE’s next wave of women-led innovation

From funding and mentorship to purpose-driven leadership, the Sheraa CEO explains how empowering women founders is key to building a more inclusive and future-ready economy

du CEO Fahad Al Hassawi showcases its AI, 5.5G leadership

du CEO Fahad Al Hassawi showcases its AI, 5.5G leadership

From the launch of the sovereign AI Park and AI Factory to advances in 5.5G, edge computing, and sovereign cloud infrastructure, Al Hassawi explains how du is building the backbone for an AI-powered nation

Suliman Gaouda, Regional Vice President, Middle East & Africa, Sitecore

Sitecore’s Suliman Gaouda on shaping personalised digital experiences in the region

The regional VP, MEA, Sitecore Middle East, shares how the composable, cloud-native platform is helping Middle Eastern organisations deliver secure, personalised, and efficient digital experiences

ADNOC Distribution’s Ali Siddiqi on record growth in Q3, strategic expansion, innovation

ADNOC Distribution’s Ali Siddiqi on record growth in Q3, strategic expansion, innovation

Acting CFO Ali Siddiqi shares the drivers of ADNOC Distribution’s Q3 record performance, the company’s ambitious expansion plans, and its push into technology, EV infrastructure, and customer-centric innovation

JETOUR's Ke Chuandeng on the global G700 Launch, the brand’s popularity in the UAE 

JETOUR’s Ke Chuandeng on the global G700 Launch, the brand’s popularity in the UAE 

The president of JETOUR International, discusses the brand’s historic UAE sales, upcoming G700 debut, and strategy to redefine premium off-road mobility in the region 

Dr Behjat Al Yousuf on how the UAE Is shaping the next wave of energy innovation

Dr Behjat Al Yousuf on how the UAE Is shaping the next wave of energy innovation

Dr Behjat Al Yousuf, a Selection Committee member of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, explains how the UAE’s collaborative ecosystem is turning the country into a living laboratory for scalable clean-energy solutions

Amazon's Ronaldo Mouchawar on innovation, regional strategies and leadership

Amazon’s Ronaldo Mouchawar on innovation, regional strategies and leadership

Leading one of Amazon’s fastest-growing regions, the VP Amazon Middle East Africa and Turkey details the pursuit of minutes-long delivery and the use of AI to solve complex last-mile challenges

Anna Lundstrom Spotify Chief HR Officer

Spotify’s Anna Lundström tunes in on key values powering its approach to HR

Spotify’s CHRO on using AI, a ‘glocal’ strategy, and ‘Core Week’ has supported the company’s ‘bandmates’ and made a difference to productivity

From BYD to Polestar: Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility's MD offers key insights

From BYD to Polestar: Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility’s MD offers key insights

Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility’s Lucas Bellieud on what gives EV brands such as BYD and Polestar a winning edge in the sustainable mobility landscape

Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle CEO on expanding Abercrombie & Fitch's regional reach

Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle CEO on expanding Abercrombie & Fitch’s regional reach

Fahed Ghanim, CEO, Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle, how the company is navigating omnichannel transformation, and staying ahead of regional trends — from the rise of sustainability and personalisation to the growing appetite for culturally attuned, experience-led retail

The Trade Desk's Terry Kane on the need for data-driven, transparent advertising

The Trade Desk’s Terry Kane on the need for data-driven, transparent advertising

Programmatic advertising in MEA is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.89 per cent over the next five years, making data-driven marketing strategies more powerful than ever, says Kane

Eng. Hamzeh Awwad, CEO of AJi Group

AJi Group’s Hamzeh Awwad on its regional growth and the future of smart cities

Engineer Hamzeh Awwad, CEO of AJi Group, shares how the firm is reshaping the Gulf’s infrastructure landscape through innovation, sustainability, and smart design

Abhimanyu Girotra, chief executive officer of Huru

Huru CEO on redefining financial inclusion in the UAE

Huru’s employer-focused payroll feature could prove a major growth lever, especially as companies seek compliant, employee-friendly alternatives to legacy WPS systems

L to R: John Giamatteo, CEO, BlackBerry, and Mohamed Helmy, general manager

Secure, connected, and profitable: How BlackBerry is redefining its core markets

At GITEX 2025, the company showcased its entire portfolio, with a particular focus on secure communications

Shaping the future of sustainability: Beeah’s Future Pioneers Award goes global

Shaping the future of sustainability: Beeah’s Future Pioneers Award goes global

Hind al Huwaidi outlines how the Future Pioneers Award is fostering innovation, bridging talent gaps, and driving actionable impact in sustainability worldwide

MD Jacques Brent on how Al-Futtaim Toyota, Lexus support UAE’s net-zero journey

MD Jacques Brent on how Al-Futtaim Toyota, Lexus support UAE’s net-zero journey

Jacques Brent, MD of Al-Futtaim Toyota and Lexus UAE, discusses how hybrid systems, digital innovation, and sustainability are reshaping mobility in the emirates

Mohak Nahta, founder and CEO, Atlys

Atlys CEO on how AI cuts visa delays for UAE travellers

Atlys’ model is powered by a purpose-built monitoring engine that scans publicly available embassy appointment data in real time

Petra Schirren, president of Ericsson Gulf at Ericsson Europe, Middle East and Africa

How Ericsson is powering smart, sustainable networks across the Middle East

Ericsson’s sustainability goals are deeply intertwined with its technology roadmap

Dr Emad Fahmy, regional director, Middle East, NETSCOUT

NETSCOUT on adaptive AI defence and the evolving DDoS threat in the Middle East

NETSCOUT research shows that there were 3,477 DDoS attacks launched in just six months

Henkel's Ahmed ElNahal on inclusion, localisation, AI, people-centric values

Henkel’s Ahmed ElNahal on inclusion, localisation, AI, people-centric values

The head of HR for Henkel IMEA discusses HR in a digital-first economy, and why the next phase of inclusion in the region is as much about belonging as it is about representation

MCN MENAT's Ghassan Harfouche on 'Transforming Moments into Tourism Legacies'

MCN MENAT’s Ghassan Harfouche on ‘Transforming Moments into Tourism Legacies’

Unpacking the findings of its latest tourism report, the CEO of MCN MENAT and president of McCann APAC, shares how destinations can convert the buzz of live events into enduring tourism legacies

David Ghiyam Image in Seminar

Entrepreneur and coach David Ghiyam on leading with purpose

David Ghiyam, president and co-founder of MaryRuth’s Organics, bridges business strategy with spiritual consciousness. Here, he tell us more about aliging purpose, passion and leadership

Shawn Heidel, president and COO of Network Experience at Opensignal

e& leads UAE’s 5G evolution with Opensignal’s top network performance recognition

Opensignal’s measurement methodology sets it apart from traditional network testing

Louise Broekman, founding director of the Advisory Board Centre

GCC economies lead a new era of advisory board governance

The use of advisory boards has become a hallmark of credible corporate governance, particularly when engaging with sovereign funds and private equity

The head of Alternative Investments, EMEA, discusses the growing accessibility of private markets, infrastructure opportunities, and the importance of portfolio diversification in an uncertain world

Alternative investments offer diversification beyond traditional portfolios: JP Morgan’s Mark Hampstead

The head of Alternative Investments, EMEA, discusses the growing accessibility of private markets, infrastructure opportunities, and the importance of portfolio diversification in an uncertain world

Ashish Koshy Chief-Executive-Officer-Inception-a-G42-Company

Inception CEO Ashish Koshy on powering AI-native enterprise solutions

At Inception, the goal has always been to empower enterprises with AI-native solutions that address real world challenges and drive measurable impact, says Koshy

Fady Richmany, Corporate Vice President and General Manager, Emerging Markets at Commvault

Commvault’s Fady Richmany on cyber resilience in the ‘nonstop confidence’ era

Richmany outlines how Commvault’s new innovations are enabling organisations to recover faster, maintain operations under pressure, and build lasting digital trust