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Fazal Rahman - Director Marketing - Hisense

How Hisense has planned an extensive, 360-degree campaign for FIFA World Cup 2022

Hisense is an official sponsor of the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Fazal Rahman, marketing director, Hisense Middle East & Africa sheds lights on the various marketing campaigns lined-up for the event

CEO of Breitling on growth prospects of the Swiss watch brand

Georges Kern talks about scaling his iconic watch brand in countries like China with redesigned collections

How to manage the demands of an evolving business environment

The importance of effective enterprise risk management has never been more crucial for senior finance executives, says Stephen McNally, CMA, CPA, chair of Institute of Management Accountants’ global board of directors for the 2021-2022 fiscal year

3M's Irfan Malik, SVP – Safety and Industrial Business Group - EMEA

3M’s Irfan Malik shares the company’s focus on making the world a safer place

From creating reliable safety products to supporting sustainability, the SVP – Safety and Industrial Business Group 3M EMEA, shares the company’s vision and plans

Neeraj Gupta, CEO Policybazaar UAE

How the surge in travel has impacted the insurance sector

Neeraj Gupta, CEO of Policybazaar in the UAE tells Gulf Business about how travel insurance has gained prominence post the pandemic

Vincent Wijnen, Senior Managing Director, Al-Futtaim Automotive

Al-Futtaim Automotive’s Vincent Wijnen on the factors driving the company’s performance in H1 2022 and its future plans

The senior managing director of Al-Futtaim Automotive showcases H1 highlights and brand performance, the growing focus on sustainability and the company’s future vision

Wilson Varghese, GM and head of operations, Zurich insurance

Zurich Insurance’s Wilson Varghese on key healthcare trends and how the insurance industry has leveraged technology

Varghese, the company’s general manager and head of operations, shares the importance of consumer awareness and critical illness cover in the light of the pandemic and its impact

Kabir Mulchandani

The Five-by-Five rule: Interview with Kabir Mulchandani

Kabir Mulchandani, founder and chairman of Five Group speaks to Gulf Business on his hospitality chain’s trend setting journey to international expansion

Why investing in innovation is paramount for the future

Bill Qian, head of Binance Labs, tells Neesha Salian about the company’s investment goals and why Web 3.0 is a key trend this year

Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi - CEO of Miral

Encouraging Emirati talent to grow in the leisure and entertainment sector

Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, CEO of Miral tells us about training Emirati talent in the leisure and entertainment sector of the region

Andrea Zampolini Robertos

Our authentic and contemporary Italian cuisine makes us a ‘Dolce Vita’ venue

Italian fine dining restaurant Roberto’s recently appointed Andrea Zampolini as its managing director, he gives us an overview about UAE’s culinary scene

cybersecurity private equity

What drives private equity firms to acquire cybersecurity companies

Over the last couple of years, cybersecurity is moving higher up the priority list, following a series of high-profile attacks globally

Gen Z

Why appealing to Gen Z is critical for technology brands today

In an exclusive interview, Ivan Wu, chief executive officer at OPPO GCC explains why Reno7 Pro 5G is a smartphone designed for the youth

investment trends

Eye for detail: What do key investment trends look like?

Speaking to Gulf Business, Rob Ansari, head of investments and retirement – India, Middle East, Turkey and Africa at Mercer, shares insights on evolving market trends and the way forward

cyber resilient

Here’s how to build a cyber resilient organisation

Hany George, security specialist for Mimecast Middle East shares the most effective ways of strengthening an organisation’s overall cyber resilience

Outsourcing

Here’s why outsourcing will continue to be a key element in business strategy

Outsourcing firms should adopt intelligent AI in their recruitment and onboarding functions says Nikhil Nanda, operations manager at Innovations UAE

How the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group is getting future ready

Easa Al Gurg, group CEO of Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group, tells us how the group is committed to digital transformation and sustainability, and shares his vision for its future and views on leadership

Sobha MD_Francis Alfred

Sobha Realty’s Francis Alfred on the demand for luxury properties in Dubai

The MD of Sobha Realty shares how the property developer is leveraging the positive trends in the market to benefit both its business and buyers

Acer PC

Here’s how the PC industry has evolved over the years

In an interview with Gulf Business, Emmanuel Fromont, president of Acer – EMEA, shares how the PC has returned to being a vital device in people’s lives

Giancarlo Pure Storage

Exclusive: Interview with Charles Giancarlo, CEO at Pure Storage

When it comes to sustainability, Giancarlo explains why it is an essential element for tech companies and why they need to consider ESG now than ever

How empowering employees is key to ensure business survival

Employee empowerment can have a significant impact on employee satisfaction and productivity says Manikandan Thangaraj, vice president, ManageEngine

Why Thales believes cybersecurity should be seen as a business enabler

With the increase in the cyberthreat landscape, urgent action is needed by businesses to develop more robust strategies, says Emmanuel de Roquefeuil, VP, Thales – Middle East

Disruptive technologies reshaping the logistics industry

Soham Chokshi, CEO and co-founder of Shipsy, a logistics software solution provider, shares how technologies can enable companies to boost delivery productivity and optimise costs

Mercury payments

Case study: How UAE’s Mercury Payments Services fast-tracked its cloud migration with Oracle

In an exclusive interview, Mercury Payments Services and Oracle explain how the latter’s cloud applications were implemented in a fortnight

Here’s how Metaverse can contribute to the economy

UAE can secure its position as a global and regional hub with Metaverse opportunities, says Juwan Lee, founder and chairman at NexChange Group

How DIFX is bridging the gap between traditional and digital assets

With a growing startup ecosystem and tech-driven individuals, the Middle East region is on the verge of becoming a global fintech leader, says Jeetu Kataria, co-founder and CEO at DIFX

Women in tech: Gina Collignon, VP and head of Marketing at SAP

My advice to women in technology is always be ready to learn and develop, keep an open mind and thrive for excellence in every task you do

Reshaping the current technological paradigm

Shunli Wang, vice president of Huawei Middle East, tells Gulf Business about the upcoming headwinds that will impact regional governments, telecom operators, and the wider ICT ecosystem

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How conversational AI improves the experience of customers

Chatbots create a human-like conversational experience for customers, while making it engaging at the same time, says Ravi Sundararajan, COO, Gupshup

Cybersecurity

Businesses should recalibrate their cybersecurity approach around these elements

Businesses now require the right architecture which creates a framework for a stable security platform says Thorsten Freitag, VP of Sales – EMEA at Check Point Software Technologies