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Impact of revised energy tariffs on industry: EtihadWE’s Yousif Ahmed Al Ali shares insights

The introduction of a reduced tariff structure directly reduces operational costs, enabling businesses to invest more in research and development rather than on overheads, says the EtihadWE CEO

ACI Worldwide's Santhosh Rao showcases trends in real-time payments

ACI Worldwide’s Santhosh Rao showcases trends in real-time payments

For businesses, it’s time to rethink where real-time payments sit in the customer journey and the end-to-end payments landscape, says Santhosh Rao, SVP MEASA, ACI Worldwide

Insights: The impact of purposeful personalisation

Customer engagement: The impact of purposeful personalisation

Customers are 2.4 times more likely to click on notifications that are personalised based on shopping behaviour trends

GHAF Woods by Majid Al Futtaim Properties

‘Ghaf Woods is more than just a new community,’ says Majid Al Futtaim Properties’ Ahmed El Shamy

Ghaf Woods, a first-of-its-kind integrated community, prioritises indoor-outdoor living and sustainability, shares the CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Properties

Longevity Wellness Hub's Dani Afiouni on ageing well and living better

Longevity Wellness Hub’s Dani Afiouni on ageing well and living better

The founder and CEO shares how the Longevity Wellness Hub combines cutting-edge technology with ancient practices, empowering individuals to take charge of their wellbeing

Owning UAE real estate through a corporate vehicle: All you need to know

Owning UAE real estate through a corporate vehicle: All you need to know

Real estate ownership through a corporate entity offers several important benefits over purchasing as an individual, especially when it comes to financial efficiency and legal protection

Insights: Greening the desert through regenerative farming

Insights: Greening the desert through regenerative farming

We should take our lead from the regenerative farmers who have started reversing soil damage by understanding exactly what’s needed for each complex landscape and ecosystem under their guardianship

Middle East: Assets under management surge 13%, rising to $2.3tn, according to A BCG study

Middle East: Assets under management surge 13%, rising to $2.3tn in 2023

According to the Boston Consulting Group report, globally in 2023, assets under management rose by 12 pr cent to nearly $120tn

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Purposeful profit: 5 strategies for a sustainable business on World Environment Day

On World Environment Day 2024, EMIR’s Hanan Sakr makes a case for incorporating green strategies in businesses as an economic imperative

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How embedded solutions are transforming the insurance sector

The MENA region, especially the Middle East, is making significant strides in financial technology, with embedded finance emerging as a game-changer

carbon clean CEO Aniruddha Sharma shares talks about the rising adotpion of CCUS technology

Carbon Clean’s Aniruddha Sharma on the rising adoption of CCUS technology

The Middle East region has the capital and willingness to invest in the scale-up of clean tech, says the UK-based carbon capture, use and storage company Carbon Clean’s CEO

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L’Oréal Middle East: 25 years and counting

Laurent Duffier, MD at L’Oréal Middle East, talks about the beauty giant’s 25th anniversary in the region, key trends, and the group’s sustainability and inclusion goals

George C0allas the CEO of Lifesize Plans Dubai talks about pre-construction technology and its advantages

How pre-construction tech is transforming the property sector

Building information modelling minimises waste, controls costs, coordinates workflows and optimises labour needs for future construction

Interview with Stuart Henwood, head of New Balance MENA and India

New Balance’s Stuart Henwood showcases the brand’s legacy, collabs and regional growth

The general manager of New Balance MENA and India shares the factors driving the activewear brand’s growth in the Middle East and its growing appeal among regional customers

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The seven rules of personal branding

From self-discovery to consistent messaging, explore practical strategies for crafting an authentic and impactful personal brand that resonates with your audience and drives your career forward

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UAE is off FATF’s grey list: What that means for trade, investment

The UAE’s exit from the FATF’s grey list can be seen as a crucial step, albeit not the sole factor, for fostering robust growth in trade and investment

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Gen Z at the workplace: Key insights for better communication

More than half of Gen Z professionals say that corporate jargon is incomprehensible and makes them feel isolated, according to a recent LinkedIn survey

The age of quantum computing

Insights: The rise of quantum computing

We still don’t know the true potential of quantum computing – and that is what makes it so exciting

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Villas vs apartments in Dubai: What’s a better investment?

The key to making an informed decision lies in recognising and leveraging the unique features of each property type to build a diversified investment portfolio

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Dubai, Abu Dhabi among most preferred by global talent, reveals report

The UAE outpaces global averages in attracting expatriates, particularly lauded for its prowess in innovation and digitalisation

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At Dubai South, the future takes shape now: Khalifa Al Zaffin

The executive chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South sets out in detail the ongoing mega development in the new city

Wajdi Marroun Md of Versatile International on Transforming supply chain challenges to deliver destination-scale projects

Navigating supply chain issues to deliver giga projects

Successful destination-scale project delivery hinges on a radical shift from traditional supply chain management to an integrated model emphasising transparency, quality control, and strategic partnerships

Manel Sort, Co-Founder, games for a living, on how AI and blockchain are bridging the gap between web2 and web3 gaming

How blockchain, AI are bridging Web2-Web3 gaming in the region

With the traditional Web2 GaaS model witnessing decreasing margins, blockchain technology will enable gaming studios to create new, more profitable business models in video games

Faisal Al Sahlawi – GM – Dubai Autodrome

Dubai Autodrome’s GM Faisal Al Sahlawi shares its role in driving motorsport in the UAE

As the UAE’s premier motorsport and entertainment venue, Dubai Autodrome hosts some of the largest motorsport grids in the region plus a host of international events

EtihadWE CEO Yousif Al Ali shares the focus on enabling sustainability in the utilities sector

CEO Yousif Al Ali shares how EtihadWE is enabling sustainability

EtihadWE is building a more resilient water network capable of rising to changing demands, including its recently inaugurated reverse osmosis seawater desalination plant in Umm Al Quwain

Ella Fordham Global Chief People Officer, on going beyond the merger to build a stronger company culture

Beyond the merger: Creating a resilient company culture

Merger and acquisition deals are often drawn-out processes that bring a lot of speculation and, ultimately, uncertainty for employees

How Red Sea Global is delivering Saudi tourism

Red Sea Global’s CEO shares how the firm is delivering on Saudi’s tourism agenda

John Pagano tells Gulf Business how “nature and the environment”, the most valuable assets on the company’s balance sheet, differentiate RSG from other destinations

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Did cloud seeding cause UAE floods? Here’s what scientists say

Climate change linked to global warming is the more obvious answer for the UAE floods say scientists who have been studying changing weather patterns

AI: From buzzword to business advantage

AI: Going from buzzword to business advantage

Here are key tips from AI early adopters to help IT teams focus on the benefits rather than the hype

Ulysse Nardin MD Matthieu Haverlan

‘The Freak is ahead of its time’, says Ulysse Nardin MD Matthieu Haverlan

Matthieu Haverlan, the new managing director of Ulysse Nardin, shares how the brand is redefining contemporary watchmaking with its unusual timepieces