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

Mashreq's Norman Tambach on how CFOs drive transparency, accountability

Mashreq’s Norman Tambach on how CFOs drive transparency, accountability

A strong internal control framework relies on five key pillars: control environment, risk assessment, control activities, information and communication, and monitoring, shares the group CFO

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

How AI can impct public finance Image courtesy WAM

From potential to policy: How AI can reshape public finance

Legacy IT systems and non-integrated data sources hinder effective AI model development, say the authors

Reimagining leadership: Why innovation is imperative for the next generation

Reimagining leadership: Why innovation is imperative for the next generation

In times of change, expectations are moving beyond the basic traditions of stewardship to demand leaders who can combine analytical thinking with emotional intelligence, and foresight with ethical responsibility

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

How gcc family offices can navigate the new tax environment Getty Images image for illustrative purposes

Navigating the new tax environment for GCC family offices

The wave of corporate income tax and substance rules compels GCC-based family offices to examine their entire operating model

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

Wissam Breidy, CEO of HRE Development

Dubai real estate is entering a new era of strategic growth

Dubai offers something rare: stability in a volatile world

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”

Donna Lee-Elliott, chief of sales, OCTA Properties

Dubai real estate is telling a new story, and agents need to listen

Buyers today are far more diverse nationally, financially, and emotionally

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

AI is rising, but can it replace the Majlis? The GCC still runs on relationships

In the Gulf, the real decision-making power still lies in something far more human: relationships

Umrah 2025: New digital platform launched for visas

Hajj 2026: How Saudi plans to boost accommodation services

The move reflects its commitment to operational efficiency and service quality, aligning with early preparations for the upcoming Hajj season

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

From bricks to blockchain: Perspectives on Dubai's real estate revolution 

From bricks to blockchain: Perspectives on Dubai’s real estate revolution 

Key voices shaping the landscape share their perspectives on how tokenisation is rewriting the real estate playbook 

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

Simon Sharp offers a VC’s perspective on the GCC’s future workforce

A VC’s perspective on the GCC’s future workforce

The world is witnessing the rise of a new workforce operating system: AI-powered, inclusive, and globally distributed, says Sharp

Zoltan Rendes, CMO & Partner SunMoney Solar Group

Why mispricing climate risk is economic suicide

The next economic superpower won’t be the country with the largest GDP or the most skyscrapers

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

Why GCC investors are turning to Oman for property opportunities

Why GCC investors are turning to Oman for property opportunities

Investors find Oman attractive due to its safe and politically stable environment, transparent market conditions, and competitive returns, with rental yields ranging between 5 to 8 per cent

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