Interviews

What makes Dubai an ideal hub for international business schools

In an interconnected world, it’s important for future professionals to understand multiple business approaches and emerging global challenges

Accelerating growth: ADGM strengthens position as global financial hub

The UAE capital’s international financial center saw its AUM grow by 226 percent in H1 2024

Plaza Premium Group: Transforming and elevating airport experiences

Premier airport hospitality player partners with gourmet brand Numero Uno

The Helicopter Company expands to meet aviation’s changing needs

Innovation and strategic partnerships enable Saudi’s commercial helicopter operator to stay ahead of the curve

As demand soars, Airbus prepares for the Middle East’s aviation future

3,700 new aircraft are needed in the region over the next 20 years

Behind the boom: Insights into the growth of the financial industry in MENA

The space is competitive and will breed significant innovation in the next few years

Spreading her wings: Amira Sajwani on continuing a family legacy

Ventures into her own with innovative new ideas, while being deeply rooted in the family’s core business and strengths

Traditional wealth management evolves with new markets, younger clients and modern tech

A dynamic and innovative environment for financial services makes the UAE a magnet for traditional wealth management, as well as modern financial tech

Diving into Seychelles’ tourism progress: A paradise with a purpose

Discover the country’s sustainability and conservation efforts

Beyond payments: How Mastercard is fueling transformation and driving inclusion

Great strides have been made in advancing digital transformation and building a robust payment ecosystem across the region

Qatar: Tourism sector soars with record-breaking growth

Strategic partnerships to further boost inbound tourism

Fintech’s future is in the palm of users’ hands — literally

How Astra Tech’s Palm Pay is revolutionizing contactless payment

On luxury and beyond: How Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates sets the standard

Occupancy rates in January and February 2024 surged beyond mid-80 percent

Elevating Türkiye’s investment appeal

Country’s trade volume with UAE, an important economic partner, hit $20 billion in 2023

Visa’s Godfrey Sullivan talks challenges in payments industry, empowering merchants and shaping solutions

Digitally savvy consumers demanding seamless payment options push Visa to innovate

Plaza Premium Group’s Bora Isbulan talks Middle East expansion and post-Covid rebound

An immersive local experience that caters to passengers across categories makes the group’s lounges a preferred destination across airports

Mohammed Al Naimi, CEO of ACT Group, optimistic about evolving business landscape in Saudi Arabia

Increasing competition, new technologies will help raise quality of products and services offered in the market

IHG thrives in the Middle East’s booming travel and tourism market

Leading hospitality brand to open 70 hotels in the region in the next few years

Hilton accelerates growth in the Middle East

New openings to bolster its position as a leading hospitality brand in the region

Four Seasons’ people and culture of service are drivers of hospitality group’s success

Innovative offers – from jet to yacht experience – continue to excite guests from around the world

Miral: Championing Abu Dhabi’s tourism aspirations with group CEO Mohamed Al Zaabi

The company is behind the innovative and immersive experiences on Yas and Saadiyat Islands

Ras Al Khaimah: Global tourism’s next big thing with Raki Phillips, CEO of RAKTDA

Emirate records 8 percent year-on-year growth in tourist arrivals in 2023

John Pagano on Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Red Sea project, the story so far

Upon completion, the tourist destination could contribute SAR 22 billion to the country’s economy