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Barbara Muckermann CEO_copyright Kempinski Hotels

Kempinski’s Barbara Muckermann on inclusion, expansion and human connections

Kempinksi has an ambitious expansion plan that includes setting up more than 30 new hotels and residences across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa

Rob Woods, director, fraud and identity, LexisNexis Risk Solutions

Middle East banks brace for deepfake-driven identity fraud

Middle East banks must shift from reactive to proactive defence strategies, says LexisNexis Risk Solutions director

Jayesh Patel - CEO, Wio Bank

CEO Jayesh Patel on Wio Bank’s rise in UAE’s digital banking space

Patel discusses the strategic thinking behind Wio Bank’s success, its unique approach to serving SMEs and customers, and his vision for the future of banking in the region

Yousuf Fakhruddin, CEO of Fakhruddin Properties

Inside Fakhruddin Properties’ breakthrough 90:90 waste management initiative

The company used multiple engagement methods, from door-to-door awareness campaigns to involving children in advocacy

Silvia Coleman, vice president of Thought Leadership at CXG

What UAE retailers can learn from China’s evolving luxury market

In both China and the UAE, watches and jewelry are highly favored as investment purchases, reveals Silvia Coleman, vice president of Thought Leadership at CXG

r David Wartenweiler, CIO at Habib Bank AG Zurich on seizing opportunities in Islamic investing

Habib Bank AG Zurich’s Dr David Wartenweiler on building purpose-driven portfolios 

As demand for Sharia-compliant portfolios rises, Habib Bank AG Zurich’s CIO explains how the bank blends Islamic principles with Swiss best practices to deliver purpose-driven, ethical investments

Khalid Salem, president for the Middle East & North Africa at Mitsubishi Power

Mitsubishi Power MENA chief on meeting AI-driven energy demand

IEA projections show global electricity usage from data centres reaching nearly 945 TWh by 2030, and the Middle East is emerging as a hotspot

Joseph Eapen, CEO of Asian Paints

Asian Paints Global CEO on CureAssure’s role in redefining sustainable construction in GCC

Beyond water savings, CureAssure also promises tangible improvements in concrete performance

George Naddaf, managing director of eToro (MENA)

eToro MENA chief: UAE investors back local markets

Trade tensions have shaped investor sentiment

Sylvie Demirdjian

Roche Diagnostics’ new Gulf lead on building sustainable healthcare partnerships

Across the Gulf, preventive care is a key national priority, and diagnostics play a foundational role

Sony's Jobin Joejoe on how customer focus, innovation are powering its regional growth

Sony’s Jobin Joejoe on how customer focus and innovation are powering its regional growth

Sony MEA and Central Asia’s MD tells us how the company is navigating a diverse regional market, leveraging AI, and expanding its product portfolio

IFFCO’s Melahat Yildirim shares the blueprint for resilient, ethical, and digitally empowered supply chains

IFFCO’s Melahat Yildirim shares the blueprint for resilient, ethical, and digitally empowered supply chains

Yildirim outlines how IFFCO is building a future-ready, responsible, and agile food system across the Middle East and beyond

Vivek Arora, managing director of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) MENA

SHRM MENA chief on workforce trends redefining HR strategy

The UAE’s proactive visa policies and infrastructure are attracting digital nomads in increasing numbers

Air Arabia group CEO Adel Al Ali on its success and strategy

Air Arabia CEO Adel Al Ali on the strategy behind the airline’s rise 

Group CEO Adel Al Ali shares insights on the airline’s journey, strategy, and future plans 

St. James’ Place's Angelina Lai on the US concentration conundrum, volatility, diversification

St. James’s Place’s Angelina Lai on mega-cap stocks, volatility, diversification

Investors in the region face unique challenges, from energy price volatility to regional political tensions, and these factors can have a profound impact on local markets and investor sentiment, says Lai

Qatar’s Msheireb Properties offers a distinct and more rooted alternative, blending tradition, sustainability and intelligent urbanism, sayd CEO Ali Al Kuwari

Msheireb Properties’ Ali Al Kuwari on heritage, innovation and sustainability 

In an era of megaprojects, Qatar’s Msheireb Properties offers a distinct and more rooted alternative, blending tradition, sustainability and intelligent urbanism

Karl Crowther, vice president at Alteryx MEA and APAC

Middle East businesses embrace AI-powered analytics to drive smarter decisions

Organisations are seeking both flexibility and AI readiness, combining intelligent automation with collaborative, enterprise-ready platforms

HONOR's Laurance Li on the Magic V5, AI's impact and future of foldables

HONOR’s Laurance Li on the Magic V5, AI’s impact and future of foldables

The GM for HONOR GCC delves deeper into the technical advancements, strategic market positioning, and HONOR’s overarching vision for the future of foldables

ADNOC Drilling's Youssef Salem on H1 2025: Strong growth, tech-driven efficiency, and strategic expansion

ADNOC Drilling’s Youssef Salem on H1 2025: Strong growth, tech-driven efficiency, and strategic expansion

CFO Youssef Salem shares insights into the operational drivers behind the company’s robust H1 numbers, its ambitious technology roadmap and key goals

ADNOC Distribution's Athmane Benzerroug on robust results, customer experience and sustainability

ADNOC Distribution’s Athmane Benzerroug on robust results, customer experience and sustainability

The non-fuel retail segment is a key strategic focus, leveraging ADNOC Distribution’s network of over 500 stations in the UAE — more than 65 per cent of the country’s total — far surpassing competitors like ENOC and Emarat

Gareth Mills, partner at Charles Russell Speechlys

Bahrain and Qatar take diverging paths on data sovereignty: what businesses must know

Bahrain and Qatar are both actively building the region’s digital future but they do so from different starting points

Dell's Haidi Nossair on why the shift to AI PCs is becoming a competitive necessity

Dell’s Haidi Nossair on why the shift to AI PCs is becoming a competitive necessity

The senior director – Client Solutions Group – META at Dell Technologies, outlines how the company is helping organisations transition to Windows 11, manage demanding AI workloads, and build sustainability into design

Georgetown University’s Paul Almeida on leadership and business education

Georgetown University’s Paul Almeida on leadership and business education

Executives need to close gaps not only in digital fluency or innovation management, but also in geopolitical literacy, strategic adaptability, and cross-cultural leadership, says the dean of the McDonough School of Business

Charles Haresnape, CEO of Gatehouse Bank

Gatehouse Bank CEO talks about Shariah-compliant UK property investments for GCC buyers

For GCC-based investors, the UK remains a preferred destination for property investment, regardless of macroeconomic uncertainty

OceanQuest's CEO on why deep-ocean science should be globally collaborative but locally relevant

OceanQuest’s CEO on why deep-ocean science should be globally collaborative but locally relevant

OceanQuest to explore deep ocean frontiers with cutting-edge research and global collaboration

Hub71's Ahmad Ali Alwan on steering Abu Dhabi's tech ecosystem into a global scale-up phase

Hub71’s Ahmad Ali Alwan on steering Abu Dhabi’s tech ecosystem into a global scale-up phase

The CEO’s vision is clear: transitioning Hub71 from a launchpad for early-stage companies into a vibrant, globally connected ecosystem that nurtures scaleups and tech innovators targetting the MENA region and beyond

Cheryl Cairns, head of international construction practice and Karie Akeelah, partner in construction disputes practice at Trowers & Hamlins

What Middle East mega projects get wrong about dispute resolution

Trowers & Hamlins’ Cheryl Cairns and Karie Akeelah share insights on managing legal complexity, arbitration risks, and dispute avoidance

Kaan Terzioğlu on how VEON is building digital ecosystems across frontier markets

Kaan Terzioğlu on how VEON is building digital ecosystems across frontier markets

Gulf Business spoke with Terzioğlu about VEON’s digital strategy, its move to the UAE, and the vision behind creating “digital nations”

Milad Monshipour, the founder and CEO of AIR (AI Realtor)

How AIR’s founder is building the future of real estate tech

Milad Monshipour’s AIR platform is using Dubai as a launchpad to build AI-native property journeys that eliminate inefficiency and friction

Everllence's Gaby Hanna on rebranding, decarbonisation and carbon capture tech

Everllence’s Gaby Hanna on rebranding, decarbonisation and CCUS tech

The Everllence MEA MD shares the company’s focus on integrating proven technologies into existing operations to optimise efficiency