Sebastien Bedu, General Manager, Middle East, International SOS on how UAE-based firms manage employee travel risks in an uncertain world

How can UAE-based firms manage employee travel risks in an uncertain world?

Whether your teams are deployed for infrastructure projects in remote areas or executive meetings in volatile regions, having the right strategy and plan makes all the difference

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

UAE residency law violators: Over 32,000 caught in first half of 2025

Dubai seventh most expensive city globally for HNWIs, reveals report

The cost of living for wealthy residents rose due to strong increases in big-ticket items, including a 13 per cent rise in car prices and a 17 per cent increase in residential property values

'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

Food, ESG and sustainability: Chefs, restaurants and hotels are all part of a winning recipe

Food, ESG and sustainability: Chefs, restaurants and hotels are all part of a winning recipe

The senior lecturer at Alliance Manchester Business School and former director for Social Responsibility, draws from global academic and industry collaborations to explore how food, hospitality, and traditional knowledge systems can reshape the corporate world’s relationship with sustainability

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

Four key considerations for digital asset firms eyeing the UAE

Four key considerations for digital asset firms eyeing the UAE

Why the region is attracting the web3 and blockchain industry – and what businesses need to know before entering the market

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

Marko Dakovic, President Health & beauty at GMG, on why Wellness isn’t what it used to be – and why that’s a good thing.

Wellness isn’t what it used to be – and that’s a good thing. Here’s why

Wellness has gone digital and consumers don’t just expect products to be effective, they expect them to be accessible

Saudi Arabia raises August oil prices for Asia, Europe buyers

The country also increased the prices for all crude grades it sells to refiners in Northwest Europe and the Mediterranean by $1.40 a barrel

Insights: What commodities might be telling us about the global economy

Insights: What commodities might be telling us about the global economy

As trade policy continues to evolve and global uncertainties persist, commodity markets may be a crucial piece in the mosaic of where we truly stand

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

Oil steady after smaller-than-expected OPEC+ output hike

Oil falls on prospect of more OPEC+ supply, easing risks in Mideast

Brent crude futures LCOc1 fell 13 cents, or 0.19 per cent, to $67.64 a barrel by 0344 GMT, ahead of the August contract’s expiry later on Monday

Dubai's Global Village 2026 retail proposals: Details revealed

Dubai’s Global Village 2026 retail proposals: Details revealed

With a proven track record of supporting small and medium enterprises, Global Village has become a reliable springboard for business growth

Dubai approves new reforms: How they impact education, eco standards

Dubai approves new reforms: How they impact education, eco standards

The new Governance Policy for Government Construction Projects introduces a tiered system for project evaluation and financial planning

Gulf Business panel: What’s next for IPOs, investments and generational wealth in UAE?

As global and regional dynamics continue to shift, the Gulf Business panel reaffirmed the UAE’s position as a strategic hub for investment innovation and long-term growth planning

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

The Turing Test is still the classic benchmark to assess AI: Here's why

Why the Turing Test is still the best benchmark to assess AI

As we mark Alan Turing Day 2025, we reflect on his enduring legacy and ask: has AI truly passed the Turing Test? With ChatGPT and other breakthroughs, we’re closer than ever — yet true machine understanding remains just out of reach

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

Beyond the aisle: Wassim Makarem, Chief Retail Officer talabat on the digital reinvention of grocery

Beyond the aisle: The digital reinvention of grocery

Grocery shopping has gone from being a mundane chore to a futuristic journey powered by cutting-edge technology such as AI, ML, and IoT

OECD Pillar Two: What it means for multinational businesses in the UAE

OECD Pillar Two: What it means for multinational businesses in the UAE

Intercompany transactions — such as intellectual property fees, intra-group loans, and cost-sharing agreements — will get closer inspection

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

Hasan Fardan Al Fardan on AI in fintech: Bridging the financial divide, not widening it

AI in fintech: Bridging the financial divide, not widening it

As AI transforms fintech, the focus must shift from speed and scale to inclusion and impact. The need is for a human-centred, AI-driven approach that empowers underserved communities and bridges the global financial divide

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