#Interview

Tenable's Mark Thurmond on Black Hat, cybersecurity and exposure management

Tenable’s Mark Thurmond on Black Hat, cybersecurity and exposure management

As Saudi Arabia accelerates its digital transformation under Vision 2030, the kingdom’s ambition to build…

Red Sea Global's Brett Armitage on transforming Saudi's hospitality landscape

Red Sea Global’s Brett Armitage on sustainability, authenticity and transformative experiences

The group head of Global Branding and Marketing at Red Sea Global, on how story telling, collaboration and transformative guest journeys are placing the destination at the forefront of sustainable, human-led luxury

Nabni Development’s CEO on legacy, reinvention, and reshaping luxury living

NABNI Developments’ CEO walks us through the family values that still guide the business, the leap into high-end real estate, and the vision behind the Waldorf Astoria Residences Dubai Business Bay

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Microsoft UAE’s Amr Kamel on driving agentic AI, growing the local ecosystem

The GM of Microsoft UAE discusses the company’s mission to democratise AI access and the strategic importance of partnerships

Empowered by Facts: Cicero & Bernay's Ahmad Itani on its next chapter

Empowered by Facts: Cicero & Bernay’s Ahmad Itani on its next chapter

The founder and CEO of C&B reflects on the company’s evolution, the thinking behind the new positioning, and how C&B plans to stay relevant in the changing communications landscape

Royal Commission for AlUla's Phillip Jones on culture, community, conservation

Royal Commission for AlUla’s Phillip Jones on culture, community, conservation

The chief tourism officer shares how the destination is influencing the kingdom’s tourism momentum and its model that blends conservation, community, and culture

Mastercard's Prakriti Singh on integrating stablecoins into mainstream commerce

Mastercard’s Prakriti Singh on integrating stablecoins into mainstream commerce

Mastercard’s Prakriti Singh outlines how the agreement with Circle could reshape cross-border payments, remittances, and digital trade

'Performance is nothing without recovery', says Dr Elie Abirached

‘Performance is nothing without recovery’, says Dr Elie Abirached

In a world obsessed with constant output, people forget that adaptation only happens in recovery, says Dr Abirached

Khazna Data Centers' Tinboat Arslanouk on what's powering its global expansion

Khazna Data Centers’ Tinboat Arslanouk on what’s powering its global expansion

The chief business officer – International explains how the company is positioning itself as the foundational layer of the AI era and what sovereignty means in the context of hyperscale infrastructure

Forcepoint's Samer Diya on AI, collaboration and next wave of cyber threats

Forcepoint’s Samer Diya on AI, collaboration and next wave of cyber threats

Forcepoint’s Diya explains how AI-native security, real-time analytics, and stronger public-private collaboration are reshaping the nation’s cybersecurity landscape

EMSTEEL's GCEO on its growth, resilience and low-carbon future

EMSTEEL’s GCEO on its growth, resilience and low-carbon future

Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi discusses EMSTEEL’s performance, market outlook, and the transition toward low-carbon steel production

Al Ramz's Amer Halawi on IPOs and why smart investors are playing the long game

Al Ramz’s Amer Halawi on IPOs and why smart investors are playing the long game

The head of research at Al Ramz offers his take on IPOs and what individual investors should keep an eye on

Tally’s Vikas Panchal on keeping business management human-centered

Tally’s Vikas Panchal on keeping business management human-centered

The MENA GM shares Tally’s innovations are helping MSMEs adapt to evolving regulatory demands and balance flexibility with data privacy

Airalo’s CEO on rising eSIM adoption and trends shaping digital mobility

Airalo’s CEO on rising eSIM adoption and trends shaping digital mobility

Today, with over 20 million users in 200 countries, Airalo is redefining global connectivity — and the Middle East is fast emerging as one of its most strategic growth markets

Sheraa’s Sara Al Nuaimi on powering the UAE’s next wave of women-led innovation

From funding and mentorship to purpose-driven leadership, the Sheraa CEO explains how empowering women founders is key to building a more inclusive and future-ready economy

du CEO Fahad Al Hassawi showcases its AI, 5.5G leadership

du CEO Fahad Al Hassawi showcases its AI, 5.5G leadership

From the launch of the sovereign AI Park and AI Factory to advances in 5.5G, edge computing, and sovereign cloud infrastructure, Al Hassawi explains how du is building the backbone for an AI-powered nation

Suliman Gaouda, Regional Vice President, Middle East & Africa, Sitecore

Sitecore’s Suliman Gaouda on shaping personalised digital experiences in the region

The regional VP, MEA, Sitecore Middle East, shares how the composable, cloud-native platform is helping Middle Eastern organisations deliver secure, personalised, and efficient digital experiences

Roland Daccache CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike’s Roland Daccache on fighting new AI-powered cyber threats

The CrowdStrike exec tells us why identity is the new battlefield, the rise of cloud-native attacks, and how the firm is adapting its strategy to meet the unique needs of the region

ADNOC Distribution’s Ali Siddiqi on record growth in Q3, strategic expansion, innovation

ADNOC Distribution’s Ali Siddiqi on record growth in Q3, strategic expansion, innovation

Acting CFO Ali Siddiqi shares the drivers of ADNOC Distribution’s Q3 record performance, the company’s ambitious expansion plans, and its push into technology, EV infrastructure, and customer-centric innovation

JETOUR's Ke Chuandeng on the global G700 Launch, the brand’s popularity in the UAE 

JETOUR’s Ke Chuandeng on the global G700 Launch, the brand’s popularity in the UAE 

The president of JETOUR International, discusses the brand’s historic UAE sales, upcoming G700 debut, and strategy to redefine premium off-road mobility in the region 

Ainigma’s Arne Mosselman on the future of human-led AI innovation

Ainigma’s Arne Mosselman on the future of human-led AI innovation

Ainigma CEO Arne Mosselman explains why true AI transformation in the Middle East depends less on technology and more on empowering people to use it meaningfully

HKSTP CEO Terry Wong

Why Hong Kong Science and Technology Park is a global innovation hub: CEO Terry Wong

CEO Terry Wong discusses the park’s unique startup nurturing process, world-leading tech cluster ranking, and its showcase at GITEX this year

Hatem Werdany - Country President AstraZeneca Saudi Arabia

AstraZeneca Saudi’s Hatem Werdany on supporting a more patient-centric healthcare ecosystem

The country president outlines how the company is partnering with the government and healthcare institutions to advance patient care

Dr Behjat Al Yousuf on how the UAE Is shaping the next wave of energy innovation

Dr Behjat Al Yousuf on how the UAE Is shaping the next wave of energy innovation

Dr Behjat Al Yousuf, a Selection Committee member of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, explains how the UAE’s collaborative ecosystem is turning the country into a living laboratory for scalable clean-energy solutions

Amazon's Ronaldo Mouchawar on innovation, regional strategies and leadership

Amazon’s Ronaldo Mouchawar on innovation, regional strategies and leadership

Leading one of Amazon’s fastest-growing regions, the VP Amazon Middle East Africa and Turkey details the pursuit of minutes-long delivery and the use of AI to solve complex last-mile challenges

Anna Lundstrom Spotify Chief HR Officer

Spotify’s Anna Lundström tunes in on key values powering its approach to HR

Spotify’s CHRO on using AI, a ‘glocal’ strategy, and ‘Core Week’ has supported the company’s ‘bandmates’ and made a difference to productivity

Marios Kampouridis, Chief Technology and Digital Officer of ADX, at GITEX 2025

ADX’s Marios Kampouridis on how the exchange is adopting advanced AI to enhance financial services

ADX CTDO Marios Kampouridis discusses the new AI initiatives and vision for the digital-first exchange

From BYD to Polestar: Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility's MD offers key insights

From BYD to Polestar: Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility’s MD offers key insights

Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility’s Lucas Bellieud on what gives EV brands such as BYD and Polestar a winning edge in the sustainable mobility landscape

The Trade Desk's Terry Kane on the need for data-driven, transparent advertising

The Trade Desk’s Terry Kane on the need for data-driven, transparent advertising

Programmatic advertising in MEA is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.89 per cent over the next five years, making data-driven marketing strategies more powerful than ever, says Kane

Eng. Hamzeh Awwad, CEO of AJi Group

AJi Group’s Hamzeh Awwad on its regional growth and the future of smart cities

Engineer Hamzeh Awwad, CEO of AJi Group, shares how the firm is reshaping the Gulf’s infrastructure landscape through innovation, sustainability, and smart design