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Bocar Ba on Samena council's role in driving cybersecurity as why cyber diplomacy is key image courtesy SAMENA Council

Cybersecurity requires collaboration, private sector incentives: SAMENA Telecom Council CEO

Bocar Ba emphasises capacity building in developing nations and cyber diplomacy as critical pillars for addressing interconnected security threats

Shoaib Yousuf, Managing Director and Partner, BCG on bridging the cybersecurity talent gap

Bridging the cybersecurity talent gap: BCG’s Shoaib Yousuf shares insights

Boston Consulting Group’s Shoaib Yousuf discusses why the cybersecurity talent gap is actually a workforce mismatch problem and how organisations can build resilience in the quantum era

Maher Jadallah Vice_President, Middle East, North Africa,Tenable

Tenable VP Maher Jadallah on how the Middle East can secure its digital ambitions

As the Middle East races toward its digital transformation goals, Tenable’s Maher Jadallah says it’s time for organisations to shift from reacting to cyber threats to managing their exposure before it’s exploited

Kiril Evtimov, Group Chief Technlogy Officer, G42 and Chief Executive Officer, Core42

GITEX GLOBAL 2025: Core42’s CEO on AI-native nations, sovereign cloud

AI is now the foundation of digital transformation, and the greatest opportunities lie where nations and enterprises are looking to scale it securely and responsibly, says Kiril Evtimov

Globant's CEO of New markets on its GITEX GLOBAL showcase Image supplied

Globant’s Federico Pienovi on its GITEX GLOBAL showcase, F1, AI driven solutions

Federico Pienovi, CEO of New Markets at Globant, shares how the company is redefining industries by blending AI, data, and design to create connected experiences that drive real value

Meriam ElOuazzani, Senior Regional Director, Middle East, Turkey, and Africa at SentinelOne on AI and its impact on cybersecurity in the region

SentinelOne’s Meriam ElOuazzani on how AI is reshaping cybersecurity in the region

SentinelOne’s Meriam ElOuazzani explains how AI is reshaping cybersecurity in the Middle East, helping enterprises move from reactive defence to proactive resilience

National Bank of Fujairah's Rehan Ali on how banks can empower SMEs

National Bank of Fujairah’s Rehan Ali on how banks can empower SMEs

Rehan Ali, head of Business Banking at NBF, discusses what it will take to finance and sustain SME growth

Maha Al Shamsi, co-founder of MSKD Global

How Emirati entrepreneurs are shaping the UAE’s next wave of investment

Commercial brokerage is no longer about transactions — it’s about transformation

Tensor's Amy Luca on the Dubai debut of its 'personal' Level 4 robocar

Tensor’s Amy Luca on the Dubai debut of the ‘personal’ Level 4 robocar and the tech driving it

Amy Luca, CMO, discuss how the company’s ground-up approach to autonomy, its focus on safety and data privacy, and its readiness for the Gulf’s real-world driving conditions

Taha Khalifa, General Manager, Middle East and Africa, Intel copy

‘AI PCs are redefining enterprise productivity in the GCC’: Intel MEA GM Taha Khalifa

Taha Khalifa discusses how AI PCs are reshaping enterprise computing, boosting ROI, improving IT efficiency, and enabling secure, local AI processing as the next frontier of business productivity

David Noël, regional vice president at Dynatrace Middle East

Why idle servers, not AI, are the true sustainability threat

For many enterprises, extending hardware lifespans can deliver larger emissions savings than upgrading to marginally more efficient models

Samsonite at 115: Subrata Dutta on staying relevant, stylish and sustainable  

Samsonite at 115: Subrata Dutta on staying relevant, stylish and sustainable  

Samsonite’s president of APAC and Middle East chats to Neesha Salian on how the 115-year-old company blends heritage with modernity, while focusing on innovation

Schneider Electric’s Amel Chadli on The NEST, AI-ready infrastructure

Schneider Electric’s Amel Chadli on The NEST, AI-ready infrastructure

The president of the Gulf Cluster at Schneider Electric, explains how the company is turning sustainability into measurable results and aligning with the UAE’s industrial and clean energy vision

Amazon's Rayan Karaky on how retail media 3.0 is transforming advertising in MENA

Amazon’s Rayan Karaky on how retail media 3.0 is transforming advertising in MENA

Amazon Ads’ Rayan Karaky unpacks how the rise of retail media 3.0 is transforming marketing in the region, helping brands fuse commerce, content, and measurable impact

Slim Zaiane, general manager, Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates

Inside Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates’ decade of reinvention

The property is preparing to launch the Gray Wellness Club in October 2025, an innovative wellness destination blending fitness, longevity, and relaxation

Veteran Rudy Gay on basketball’s global growth Image: Photo by Porter Binks/Getty Images

NBA Abu Dhabi 2025: Veteran Rudy Gay on basketball’s global growth, meeting fans

The NBA veteran’s presence in Abu Dhabi underscores the NBA’s ongoing strategy to globalise the league, bringing iinternational games and top players to emerging basketball markets

'Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility': AICTO DG Mohamed Ben Amor shares insights

‘Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility’: AICTO DG Mohamed Ben Amor shares insights

As the Arab ICT Organization pushes forward with regional frameworks and ethical AI standards, DG Mohamed Ben Amor highlights how partnerships and policy alignment can strengthen defences across the Arab world and beyond

Rubrik CEO Bipul Sinha on cyber resilience, AI and building a profitable growth engine/ Image: Supplied/ LightSpeed

Rubrik CEO Bipul Sinha on cyber resilience, AI and building a profitable growth engine

Rubrik is doubling down on cyber resilience and AI-driven innovation, balancing aggressive global expansion with operational discipline to ensure sustainable profitability, says the CEO

Qrator Labs’ CTO Andrey Leskin

AI-powered malware PromptLock signals a new era of cyber risk

While large enterprises may afford advanced defences, smaller businesses remain especially vulnerable

Youssef Alaaldeen, UAE energy manager at Engie Solutions

Engie Solutions sharpens its focus on decarbonisation in the UAE

Engie’s Smart O&M platform uses AI, IoT, and predictive analytics to transform facility management from reactive to proactive

Richard Surrency GCCO: Family offices must balance legacy with digital-first investing

Family offices must balance legacy with digital-first investing, says IQ-EQ GCCO

GCCO Richard Surrency on how fund managers in the Gulf are navigating demands for operational excellence, sustainability, and a stronger local presence

Majid Al Futtaim – Retail's CEO on how Bright Bites blends play, learning, and healthy food

Majid Al Futtaim – Retail’s CEO on how Bright Bites blends play, learning, and healthy food

Dr Günther Helm, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim – Retail, explains how the new concept blends play, learning, and healthier food choices

Core42's Mohammed Retmi on how sovereign cloud, AI are reshaping UAE’s digital economy

Core42’s Mohammed Retmi on how sovereign cloud, AI are reshaping UAE’s digital economy

The VP of Sovereign Public Cloud at Core42 outlines how sovereign cloud is driving innovation, compliance, and the UAE’s push to be a global AI hub

Beaumont Nathan Team

Middle East’s next-gen collectors and global wealth shifts redefine art market

With inflation and portfolio volatility pushing investors to look beyond traditional assets, art has attracted increasing attention

Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE)

DSS 2025 redefines Dubai’s summer economy

The festival’s scale is only possible because of the combined efforts of malls, global brands, retailers, hotels, and entertainment providers

From legacy to leap: How MD Rohan Mehta is redefining Petrochem's future

From legacy to leap: How MD Rohan Mehta is redefining Petrochem’s future

The managing director of Petrochem blends a family legacy with modern strategy to steer one of the UAE’s largest chemical distributors into a new era of growth, tech adoption, and people-focused leadership

ADNOC Distribution, Taqa partner to offer EV charging points across UAE

Why EV insurance premiums in the UAE remain higher than petrol cars

For the UAE, the lesson is clear: investing in certified repair infrastructure, introducing consistent standards, and improving data transparency will accelerate cost normalisation

Fynd's Dharmendra Mehta is focused on boosting GCC retail with AI 

Fynd’s Dharmendra Mehta is focused on boosting GCC retail with AI 

The MD – MEA for Fynd shares how the unified commerce platform is building momentum in the UAE while eyeing Saudi Arabia as its next frontier  

Mariam Azmy, chief people officer at Innovo

Innovo’s Mariam Azmy on embedding sustainability into UAE construction

Among Innovo’s most notable initiatives are its solar-diesel hybrid power plants, designed for construction sites where grid access is delayed

Rodrigue Nacouzi, CEO of Transcorp International

Transcorp CEO on building resilient GCC logistics networks

With 30 per cent of global trade passing through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, security concerns and chokepoints remain front of mind for regional operators