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Bader Al Kalooti, regional head MEASAT at Binance

Binance’s regional head on driving crypto growth and digital innovation in the Gulf

Beyond regulators, Binance sees universities, VCs, and incubators as vital to scaling blockchain innovation

Lula Mohanty, managing partner for IBM Consulting

Why UAE businesses are ahead in AI adoption, reveals IBM’s Lula Mohanty

IBM is actively partnering with public and private sector players to bring AI to life in the UAE

Yaacov Shirazi, Founder, Aqua Index

Aqua Index founder sees Dubai as launchpad for water trading

Tokenising a finite natural resource like water is not without challenges

MAG Group chairman Moafaq Ahmad Al Gaddah

MAG Group’s chairman on shaping sustainable, wellness-centric communities

Moafaq Ahmad Al Gaddah discusses the long-term thinking behind Keturah Ardh and how it ties into the UAE’s evolving urban and investment priorities

Thales' Roque Carmona on its supply chain strategy and the future of procurement

Thales’ Roque Carmona on its supply chain strategy and the future of procurement

With Thales now working with more local suppliers through its Go to UAE initiative, the company’s investment in the Emirates continues to deepen, shares Carmona

Johnny Karam, MD and  VP, International Emerging Markets, (Left) and Mark Molyneux, EMEA CTO (right) at Cohesity

Cohesity’s Johnny Karam, Mark Molyneux on raising cyber resilience among UAE employees

Employees must feel supported, and clear reporting channels should be made visible and simple to follow, says Cohesity’s MD and VP, International Emerging Markets, Johnny Karam

In conversation with Ahmed Soudodi, VP of Product & Marketing for Kia’s Regional HQ in the Middle East & Africa

Kia eyeing broader EV, PBV expansion, says Ahmed Soudodi

The VP of Product & Marketing for Kia’s Regional HQ MEA explains how the brand is targeting younger, tech-savvy buyers, embracing off-road culture, and laying the foundation for growth in electric and modular mobility with its new EV3, EV4, and PV5 platforms

DFSA’s Charlotte Robins on how its Tokenisation Sandbox is gaining traction

The MD of Policy and Legal at the Dubai Financial Services Authority shares how nearly 100 expressions of interest from six jurisdictions in the Tokenisation Regulatory Sandbox reflect growing global demand for responsible financial innovation

Mudrick Ramadhan Soragha, Minister of Tourism of Zanzibar, outlines the island’s vision for high-value, low-impact tourism, discussing everything from strategic partnerships with Gulf nations to rising GCC visitor numbers to the island

Zanzibar’s Tourism Minister on its vision for growth, GCC visitors and eco-tourism

Minister Mudrick Ramadhan Soragha shares Zanzibar’s high-value, low-impact tourism vision, highlighting Gulf partnerships, rising GCC visitors and cultural preservation

Françoise Russo (left), chief digital and technology officer at Aramex, and Amjad Al Sabbah, group VP for the Middle East and Africa at Sprinklr (right)

How Aramex, Sprinklr are reimagining customer experience with AI

Amjad Al Sabbah, group VP for Middle East and Africa at Sprinklr, and Francoise Russo, CTO at Aramex, on enabling hyper-personalised, AI-powered customer journeys

'Digital safety starts at home,' says TikTok’s Ilunga Mpyana

‘Digital safety starts at home,’ says TikTok’s Ilunga Mpyana

TikTok’s head of Public Policy Programmes for the META, Pakistan and South Asia discusses the platform’s Family Academy initiative, how it’s helping parents and teens navigate the digital world together

Sukna Capital's Fares Bardeesi on launching Saudi first open-ended direct lending fund for SMEs, startups

Sukna Capital’s Fares Bardeesi on launching Saudi’s first open-ended direct lending fund for SMEs, startups

The CEO of Sukna Capital outlines their investment strategy, timing, and how this fund aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 ambitions

Sterling Perfumes' Dr Ali Asgar Fakhruddin on turning a family-run company into a global brand

Sterling Perfumes’ Dr Ali Asgar Fakhruddin on turning a family-run firm into a global brand

Sterling Perfumes’ vision is to be recognised worldwide not solely as a perfume company, but as a lifestyle curator that empowers individuals to express themselves more vibrantly, says the chairman and CEO

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

Ericsson Gulf chief outlines strategy for standalone 5G and AI integration

Ericsson is working closely with CSPs and ministries to bridge the digital divide

Sahil Dhawan, Head – India, Middle East, and Africa (IMEA) Business, Tech Mahindra

Tech Mahindra’s Sahil Dhawan on its AI roadmap, local partnerships, and focus on innovation

Dhawan outlines the immediate and long-term priorities for the region, explains how Tech Mahindra is aligning with initiatives such as the UAE Digital Government Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030

GCC luxury market has defied global slowdown, says Chaloub Group's Jasmina Banda

GCC luxury market has defied global slowdown, says Chalhoub Group’s Jasmina Banda

Seven new malls featuring luxury brands are scheduled to open across the UAE and Saudi Arabia by 2027, and these developments will definitely help boost the GCC luxury sector further, says Banda

From a key new law to tech at DIFC Courts: Ayesha Bin Kalban shares her insights

From a key new law to tech at DIFC Courts: Ayesha Bin Kalban shares her insights

The DIFC Courts’ registrar on leading court operations, the impact of the new law, and how mediation, technology, and a user-first approach are reshaping dispute resolution in Dubai

Wealthbrix’s Rajesh Khanna on the 'touch and tech' approach to private wealth advisory

Wealthbrix’s Rajesh Khanna on the ‘touch and tech’ approach to private wealth advisory

At the heart of the firm’s strategy is a hybrid approach termed “Touch and Tech” — where trusted, high-touch advisory is delivered by experienced professionals and enhanced by a digital infrastructure that enables precision, efficiency, and scale, says Khanna

Naguib Sawiris on ORA Developers’ UAE debut and vision behind Bayn

Naguib Sawiris on ORA Developers’ UAE debut and vision behind Bayn

In this interview, Sawiris shares the story behind Bayn, ORA’s regional vision, and how global learnings are shaping the UAE’s newest coastal city

Bloomberg LP's Lina Abou Diab highlights how policy, investor appetite, and long-term sustainability goals are shaping the region’s fixed income strategies in 2025

Steady momentum, strategic shifts: Inside EMEA’s sustainable finance landscape

Bloomberg LP’s Lina Abou Diab highlights how policy, investor appetite, and long-term sustainability goals are shaping the region’s fixed income strategies in 2025

From One Development to startup advice: Mr Wonderful Kevin O’Leary dishes out details

From One Development to startups: Kevin O’Leary dishes out details

The entrepreneur opens up about why he’s betting big on the UAE, what makes One Development’s real estate model stand out, and the hard truths he shares with investors and founders

AWS' Tanuja Randery on supporting EMEA's digital transformation and AI ambition. Tanuja Randery )left) with Gulf Business Editor Neesha Salian (right)

AWS’ Tanuja Randery on supporting EMEA’s digital transformation and AI ambition

Randery delves into AWS’s regional footprint, its European Sovereign Cloud, and highlights key partnerships like the collaboration with Saudi Arabia’s AI champion, HUMAIN

Tunisia’s Health Minister on why the ‘One Health’ agenda is key to MENA’s health transformation

Tunisia’s Health Minister on why the ‘One Health’ agenda is key to MENA’s health transformation

Ferjani highlights the impact of Saudi Arabia’s development funding in Tunisia’s underserved areas, lessons from intra-regional collaboration, and the importance of embedding the ‘One Health’ framework into national policies

Josef Kleindienst

‘If it doesn’t exist, create it,’ Josef Kleindienst on real estate innovation and AI-powered hospitality

Josef Kleindienst reflects on the concept of underwater living, launching AI-powered hospitality, regenerating coral ecosystems and shaping a legacy that is enduring

'WHOOP 5.0 Is our biggest leap yet', says founder and CEO Will Ahmed

‘WHOOP 5.0 Is our biggest leap yet’, says founder and CEO Will Ahmed

Ahmed outlines how the WHOOP 5.0 and WHOOP MG are redefining performance, longevity and recovery for its global user base

Executive education: Accenture's Abir Habbal on preparing AI-savvy leaders

Executive education: Accenture’s Abir Habbal on preparing AI-savvy leaders

How executive education courses such as Accenture and Stanford University’s Generative AI Scholars Programme are helping c-suite leaders prepare for an AI dominated ecosystem

Elevate DMC's Samir Hamadeh on Eid Al Adha, summer 2025 travel trends

Elevate DMC’s Samir Hamadeh on summer 2025 travel trends

The CEO of Elevate DMC discusses evolving traveller behaviour — from luxury family getaways and immersive cultural experiences to the rising appeal of staycations and short-haul escapes

From IPO to expansion: SMC Healthcare's Bassam Chahine charts its ambitious growth

Innovation, expansion, IPO: SMC Healthcare’s Bassam Chahine charts its ambitious growth

SMC Healthcare’s CEO discusses the company’s growth strategy, digital innovations, and its alignment with the kingdom’s evolving healthcare landscape

Ibrahim Shiuree on the Maldives’ vision for sustainable tourism, GCC growth

Ibrahim Shiuree on the Maldives’ vision for sustainable tourism, GCC growth

Ibrahim Shiuree, CEO and MD of the Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation, outlines how the Maldives is leveraging improved air connectivity, sustainability, and exclusive experiences to attract regional travellers