EDITOR'S PICKS


UAE, Dubai
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
Vip Interview
Hussain Sajwani
The real estate sector is evolving into a service industry in which delivering units is just the beginning of the relationship between the developer and the customer.”
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UAE, Dubai
EDUCATION
B2B
Schools
K-12 education in Dubai is revolutionizing the sector through private schools offering multiple price points and innovative teaching programs.
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UAE, Dubai
EDUCATION
Forum
Universities
To stay ahead of the learning curve, universities in Dubai are offering an array of new programs in AI, big data, cloud computing, and even social media influencing, while exploring innovative ways to teach outside the classroom.
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EDUCATION
Focus
Master minds
Dubai's educational system is trying to keep its most talented students in the Emirate by bringing schools from overseas to set up shop in Dubai.
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UAE, Dubai
EDUCATION
Interview
Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair
Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair's philanthropic mission is to provide refugees with education while promoting private sector involvement in transparent philanthropy.
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UAE, Dubai
EDUCATION
Interview
Shamsheer Vayalil
Amanat Holdings is working to increase its healthy-sized investments in education and health to bring better offerings in these sectors to Dubai, the GCC, and the world.
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UAE, Dubai
OPPORTUNITY
Interview
Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori
The ministry's way forward is to spur more international collaboration, whether inside the country through FDI flows and encouraging foreign entrepeneurship or outside the country through China's highly-valued Belt and Road Initiative.
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UAE, Dubai
OPPORTUNITY
Interview
Fahad Al Gergawi
Dubai's success in attracting new investors and retaining old ones is rooted in its economic diversity and openness to employ capital, innovation, technology, and talent across every sector.
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UAE, Dubai
OPPORTUNITY
Interview
Hamad Buamim
Dubai Chamber is using its platform within the International Chamber of Commerce's World Chambers Federation (ICC-WCF) to promote collaborative efforts in unprecedented times.
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OPPORTUNITY
Focus
Smart Thinking
With the creation of a new ambassadorial position to advance technological development, Dubai seeks to lead the fourth industrial revolution.
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UAE, Dubai
OPPORTUNITY
Interview
Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar
Encouraging knowledge, the Islamic digital economy, and devising better Islamic standards to govern economic activity are crucial to achieving the center's three economic pillars.
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UAE, Dubai
OPPORTUNITY
Interview
Abdul Baset Al Janahi
The ability to create one's own job and business is now a reality for thousands of young Emiratis.
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UAE, Dubai
OPPORTUNITY
Interview
Dawood Al Hajri
Fostering smart collaboration between youth, SMEs, universities, and global innovators is but the first step toward ensuring Dubai remains a unique and innovative hub.
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UAE, Dubai
OPPORTUNITY
Interview
Mohammed Al Zarooni
In addition to pursuing an aggressively innovative trade and industrial policy, DAFZA is working behind the scenes to boost Dubai's role as the world's most dynamic hub for global halal services.
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UAE, Dubai
OPPORTUNITY
Forum
Business planning
In order to retain an attractive base, businesses are evolving with the times and adapting and re-engineering most of their core services.
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UAE, Dubai
OPPORTUNITY
Interview
Mishal Kanoo
Keeping companies from fracturing during generational transitions is crucial to maintaining long-term equity.
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UAE, Dubai
OPPORTUNITY
B2B
Business consulting
Implementing new technologies and navigating the world of investment and visa reform are crucial to providing the Emirates' best consulting services.
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UAE, Dubai
OPPORTUNITY
Interview
Ayman Al Awadhi
The Corporate Group is interfacing with many of the most advanced countries in the world to spur the creation of a new kind of economic ecosystem in the Emirate.
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UAE, Dubai
OPPORTUNITY
Interview
Yasmina Al Azhari
SMEs should be assisted by business-friendly regulations and a support system that encourages innovation.
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UAE, Dubai
EXPO 2020
Interview
Najeeb Mohammed Al-Ali
Expo is working hard to ensure it does its part to make the world a more collaborative, inclusive, tolerant, clean, and stable planet.
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EXPO 2020
Focus
Scopes, not silos
Though separated into three districts, Expo 2020's subthemes of Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability are inextricably intertwined.
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UAE, Dubai
EXPO 2020
B2B
International participants
The Dubai Expo will give participating countries a fantastic opportunity to promote their economic, trade, and investment goals and further strengthen bilateral ties.
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UAE, Dubai
EXPO 2020
Forum
Delivering the vision
Huge international events can leave a lasting imprint on a city—think Barcelona since the '92 Olympics—and Dubai hopes Expo will be a springboard into the future.
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UAE, Dubai
EXPO 2020
Forum
Premier partnerships
Rome was not built in a day and Expo will not be pulled off alone; Expo 2020 Dubai's premier partners show us what is possible through collaboration.
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UAE, Dubai
TRADE
Interview
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem
As a progressive end-to-end logistics solutions provider, DP World continues to invest in new technologies and disruptive innovation to make trade smarter and create a better future for all.
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UAE, Dubai
TRADE
Interview
Mohammed Al Muallem
By employing 16.2% of Dubai's total workforce, DP World – UAE Region has almost single handedly pushed the Emirate's economy to new highs.
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UAE, Dubai
TRADE
Interview
Mahmood Al Bastaki
DT World is tapping into convenience and transparency to fill the many gaps in the import-export business.
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UAE, Dubai
TRADE
Interview
Ahmed Mahboob Musabih
Dubai Customs has introduced a variety of development programs and innovative systems that help maintain its position as the world's leading customs authority.
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UAE, Dubai
TRADE
Interview
Nadya Abdulla Kamali
Customs World and Dutech aim to achieve efficient movement of goods across borders in order to improve the performance, productivity, and proficiency of Dubai's business community.
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UAE, Dubai
TRADE
Forum
Maritime linkages
Every company featured on this page has played a crucial role in improving the performance, safety, and competitiveness of Dubai's maritime sector, making the Emirate and the UAE an influential force in the global trade sphere.
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UAE, Dubai
TRADE
Interview
Ahmed Bin Sulayem
DMCC started as an underdog in 2002 but it has put in work for years on end to become one of the world's leading free zones and rough diamond centers.
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TRADE
Focus
Delivering retail therapy
Always multiple steps ahead, Dubai was preparing for an e-commerce boom before the COVID-19 outbreak, and was thus better equipped than most to handle the uptick.
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UAE, Dubai
TRADE
B2B
E-commerce
DAFZA and Logistics District – Dubai South are leveraging Dubai's strategic location and world-class infrastructure to capture a bigger share of the global e-commerce market.
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UAE, Dubai
MOBILITY
Interview
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum
Emirates Airlines aims to secure a stronger footing across new markets by utilizing cutting-edge technology to make the on-ground and onboard journeys more efficient and seamless.
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UAE, Dubai
MOBILITY
Interview
Khalifa Al Zaffin
Above all, Dubai South is a futuristic community that will improve Dubai's status among the best and most sustainable places in the world to visit, work, and live.
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MOBILITY
Focus
The most lucrative vowel
The Emirate, already a commercial and financial hub, is also responding to the rise and rise of e-commerce within the multi-modal colossus that is Dubai South.
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UAE, Dubai
MOBILITY
Interview
Mattar Al Tayer
RTA is embarking on a drive to enable a strategic decision support system, solve current transportation challenges, and prepare for the future of mobility.
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UAE, Dubai
MOBILITY
Interview
Tahnoon Saif
In a short span of time, MBR Aerospace Hub has enabled the aviation and aerospace industries' development.
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UAE, Dubai
MOBILITY
Interview
Paul Griffiths
Dubai Airports is constantly working on transporting people in the fastest possible time and with the best possible service.
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UAE, Dubai
MOBILITY
Interview
Aiham Bader
Dubai-based companies, in any industry, have a certain level of credibility.
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UAE, Dubai
MOBILITY
Interview
Emre Ismailoglu
While new trends continue to shape the travel industry, Turkish Airlines has decided to keep it simple by enhancing its brand of luxury and offering travelers a more rewarding experience.
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UAE, Dubai
MOBILITY
Interview
Mohsen Ahmad
Technology and sustainability form the core of Logistics District's strategy for 2020 and beyond, in line with the government's vision to transform Dubai into a fully fledged smart city.
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UAE, Dubai
MOBILITY
Interview
Geoff Walsh
With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries, a proven commitment to corporate responsibility, and an unrivaled presence in developing markets, DHL is positioned as the logistics company of the world.
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UAE, Dubai
MOBILITY
Interview
Nabeel Alzaka
Surface Mobility Consultants has single handedly introduced AI, big data, and machine learning to Dubai's transport and mobility sectors.
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UAE, Dubai
MOBILITY
Forum
Logistics
Regional and global logistics players continue to flock to Dubai to take advantage of the Emirate's reputation as a leading international logistics hub.
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UAE, Dubai
MOBILITY
Interview
Chenna Reddy
BRAC is adopting new technologies to increase customer satisfaction and make a real difference in a highly competitive car rental industry.
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UAE, Dubai
SUSTAINABILITY
Interview
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer
DEWA has achieved unprecedented successes to become one of the world's best utility providers.
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UAE, Dubai
SUSTAINABILITY
Forum
Green solutions
Dubai has set aggressive targets to diversify its energy sources, clean up its industries, and convert much of its landfill waste into energy as part of efforts to join the ranks of the most sustainable cities.
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UAE, Dubai
SUSTAINABILITY
Interview
Ayman Khattab
In Dubai, Baker Hughes is focused on developing in-country value, creating more jobs and talent, and enhancing local content.
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UAE, Dubai
SUSTAINABILITY
Interview
Renu Sharma
Looking toward the future, Chevron is actively using digital technology to drive more value across the entire organization.
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UAE, Dubai
SUSTAINABILITY
Interview
Ali Al Jarwan
Dragon Oil focuses on striking a balance between high-performance activities and profitability, which has helped it establish an excellent reputation in the sector.
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UAE, Dubai
SUSTAINABILITY
B2B
Solar
Given that solar energy can meet the growing demand for electricity and mitigate issues related to climate change, it presents extremely attractive opportunities.
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UAE, Dubai
SUSTAINABILITY
Interview
Nabil Alkindi
Through the delivery of holistic energy solutions, South Energy is set to be the market leader at the forefront of change.
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SUSTAINABILITY
Focus
Leading the green charge
Dubai is deploying technologies that promise to transform it into a largely sustainable address for future living.
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UAE, Dubai
SUSTAINABILITY
Interview
Sebastien Chauvin
Veolia is a French-listed company and world leader in the environmental business, with three main activities: water, waste, and energy.
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UAE, Dubai
SUSTAINABILITY
Forum
Utilities and resource management
By employing the latest technologies and know-how from around the world, resource management companies are helping Dubai become more innovative in managing its precious resources.
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UAE, Dubai
DIPLOMACY
Interview
His Holiness Pope Francis
Only divinely inspired fraternal strength of feeling can bind the world's nations together.
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UAE, Dubai
DIPLOMACY
Interview
Imran Khan
Imran Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan, on governance, human rights, and education.
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DIPLOMACY
Focus
Creating Hubs
As emerging African economies develop new infrastructure and stabilize, Dubai is positioning itself to become the continent's main trade partner.
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UAE, Dubai
DIPLOMACY
B2B
Atiq Anjarwalla and Cheick Modibo Diarra
The business community in the UAE has a much better understanding of the opportunities and challenges in Africa than it did five years ago.
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UAE, Dubai
FINANCE
Interview
Abdulrahman Saleh Al Saleh
“DOF oversees the preparation and development of financial resources, and verifies the collection and provision of general revenues, in addition to supervising government bank accounts.”
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UAE, Dubai
FINANCE
Interview
Essa Kazim
The DIFC is taking a unique phased approach to deliver on Dubai's ambitious growth agenda while remaining focused on diversifying its ecosystem and advancing the financial sector.
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UAE, Dubai
FINANCE
Interview
Bryan Stirewalt
Understanding and supporting emerging technologies is one of the DFSA's biggest priorities.
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UAE, Dubai
FINANCE
Interview
Adnan Chilwan
Dominating each side of the Indian Ocean is the key to accessing the world's largest potential market for Islamic banking.
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UAE, Dubai
FINANCE
Interview
Bernd van Linder
Only with an outside-in view, a global perspective, and strategic partnerships is one able to stay ahead of the curve in times of rapid change.
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UAE, Dubai
FINANCE
Interview
Hatem Sleiman
Technology, globalization, and migration will ensure that no matter the nationalization policies carried out by regional governments, the remittance spout is unlikely to dry up any time soon.
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UAE, Dubai
FINANCE
B2B
Remittances
Even in a market as traditional as remittances, disruption is helping drive down costs and spur innovative ways of saving customers money.
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UAE, Dubai
FINANCE
Interview
Wissam Khoury
Consumer trends, mobile adoption, the rise of fintechs, and changing regulations are all driving innovation in the industry.
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UAE, Dubai
FINANCE
Interview
Mohamed Damak
S&P Global Ratings won three Islamic finance awards in 2019.
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UAE, Dubai
FINANCE
Interview
Hamed Ali
Investors have more reason than ever to make Dubai their launch pad for smart investments in the region.
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UAE, Dubai
FINANCE
Interview
Les Male
Developing a currency trade niche that is not only geopolitically relevant but also profitable has been a boon for the currency and Emirate.
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FINANCE
Focus
Seeking the Ethical High Ground
Dubai is determined to overtake pioneering Islamic finance center Malaysia and become the global market's innovative capital.
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UAE, Dubai
FINANCE
Interview
Michael Grifferty
Member-driven growth and innovation are crucial to any nascent industry, especially those seeking to stir up broader sectors.
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UAE, Dubai
FINANCE
Interview
Naser Al Nabulsi
Aiming to be considered the investment institution of choice in the MENA region, Al Mal Capital has rapidly become one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE.
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UAE, Dubai
FINANCE
Interview
Sandeep Singh
We launched the industry's first Islamic buy-and-hold product.
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UAE, Dubai
FINANCE
Interview
Mustafa Vazayil
As a professional insurance intermediary, Gargash Insurance provides great value addition to its clients in terms of value engineering and risk management.
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UAE, Dubai
FINANCE
Interview
Wadih Hardini
Having been in the market for the last 20 years, Chedid Re Dubai's brand mantra is linked to long-term commitment and excellence.
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UAE, Dubai
FINANCE
Interview
A.R. Srinivasan
To set itself apart in a competitive market, Dar Al Takaful focuses on more personal services and putting the customer first always.
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UAE, Dubai
FINANCE
Interview
Ahmad Idris
Good auditing is just as necessary to the health of the industry as preventative care.
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UAE, Dubai
INDUSTRY
Interview
Saud Abu Al-Shawareb
DI focuses on elevating Dubai into a global platform for knowledge-based, innovation-focused businesses for a more sustainable future.
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UAE, Dubai
INDUSTRY
Interview
Tarek El Sakka
The leading carbonated soft drinks producer in the UAE, DRC plans to leverage the Emirate's shipping infrastructure advantage to drive exports to neighboring countries.
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UAE, Dubai
INDUSTRY
Interview
Atheeqe Ansari
Electric Way is a pioneer in the use of technology and best management practices in a traditional sector, becoming an important actor in its customers' supply-chain ecosystems.
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UAE, Dubai
INDUSTRY
B2B
Building materials
Given the various opportunities within the construction product manufacturing space, companies producing building materials are looking beyond the Emirate to export regionally.
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INDUSTRY
Focus
Strategizing manufacturing
The Middle East has been known generally as import-dependent in the construction and manufacturing industries.
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UAE, Dubai
INDUSTRY
Interview
Sven Baumgarten
A global leading supplier of pumps, valves, system solutions, and services for fluid transport and control, KSB has stood for quality, excellence, and reliability for nearly 150 years.
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UAE, Dubai
INDUSTRY
Interview
Tomás Guerrero
Since its inception, HTMC has consolidated its position within the halal sector globally, with industry players and companies seeking to establish a presence in the halal market.
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UAE, Dubai
INDUSTRY
B2B
Smart solutions
Dubai is leading the way in the region in terms of using innovative and intelligent solutions for business processes.
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UAE, Dubai
IT & INNOVATION
Interview
Omar Sultan Al Olama
With the most diverse data set on the planet, the scope for AI breakthroughs in the UAE is second to none.
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UAE, Dubai
IT & INNOVATION
Interview
Henrik von Scheel
Though Industry 4.0 will define manufacturing everywhere for the years to come, the UAE, and Dubai in particular, could provide the model countries should emulate to adapt to change.
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UAE, Dubai
IT & INNOVATION
Interview
Sameer Areff
In Dubai, SAP seeks to be a part of the new tapestry of innovation within the public service.
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UAE, Dubai
IT & INNOVATION
B2B
Emerging technologies
Dubai is, by far, one of the smartest cities in the world, and new technologies will help it stay ahead of the curve.
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UAE, Dubai
IT & INNOVATION
Interview
Abdulqader Obaid Ali
Smartworld is working with Cisco to deploy parts of the IP network infrastructure to support the digital experience offered at Expo 2020.
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UAE, Dubai
IT & INNOVATION
Interview
Hamdan AlShamsi
With the expected increase of business in the region, Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants stands ready to assist new or current businesses with the implementation of ideas and the protection of IP.
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UAE, Dubai
IT & INNOVATION
Interview
Yousuf Al Shaibani
Given that the future of the UAE's space sector depends on the capabilities of its future generations, MBRSC has launched initiatives and programs to engage with students of all ages and levels.
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UAE, Dubai
IT & INNOVATION
Interview
Ammar Al Malik
By providing companies with the right infrastructure, regulations, and environment, DIC has nurtured some of the biggest names in the region and is preparing for its next batch of success stories.
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UAE, Dubai
IT & INNOVATION
Interview
Fadi Kanafani
The NetApp data fabric provides companies an enterprise data security approach that spans their entire data infrastructure, on and off premise.
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IT & INNOVATION
Forum
Cloud technologies
Given the unprecedented levels of data emerging and the push for going paperless in Dubai, the cloud will play an increasingly important role for businesses and government alike.
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UAE, Dubai
IT & INNOVATION
Interview
Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr
Smart Dubai Department seeks for Dubai's digital transformation roadmap to become a benchmark for smart city transformations across the globe.
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UAE, Dubai
IT & INNOVATION
Interview
Marwan Bin Haidar
Through its digital arm, DEWA seeks to disrupt the entire business of public utilities by becoming the world's first digital utility to use autonomous systems for renewable energy and storage.
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UAE, Dubai
IT & INNOVATION
B2B
Smart cities
Moscow and Dubai share a great drive to provide its citizens with ever-more digital services, all in a bid to improve their way of life.
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UAE, Dubai
MARITIME
Interview
Amer Ali
DMCA's innovation strategy and cooperation with government and private-sector partners has made Dubai and the UAE an influential force in the global maritime industry.
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UAE, Dubai
MARITIME
Interview
Richard Morgan
Maersk is working on end-to-end supply chain services that are digitally enabled and highly innovative, supporting customers in their growth needs and adding value to their brands.
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UAE, Dubai
MARITIME
Interview
Rado Antolovic
DDW is committed to building innovative and collaborative solutions to meet the demands of the energy industry.
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UAE, Dubai
MARITIME
Interview
Martin Helweg
With customers increasingly looking for a handful of select, trusted suppliers, P&O Maritime Logistics is well positioned to provide sought-after solutions with safety and the environment at the forefront.
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UAE, Dubai
MARITIME
Forum
Shipping
World-class infrastructure and a favorable and predictable policy framework are two reasons why Dubai continues to be the go-to choice for shipping companies looking to expand or relocate.
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UAE, Dubai
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
Interview
Issam Galadari
Ithra Dubai develops and manages mixed-used projects on a bold and ambitious scale with a mission to transcend traditional real estate projects and enrich communities.
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UAE, Dubai
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
Interview
Nabil Alkindi
Dubai South Properties has the expertise and synergies to offer high-quality residential projects at a lower price point.
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UAE, Dubai
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
Interview
PNC Menon
With a focus on precision and perfection, Sobha Realty aims to stay on top of cutting-edge developments in order to offer the best the market has to offer.
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UAE, Dubai
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
Interview
Hussain Sajwani
DAMAC combines the glamor of recognized luxury brands with its reputation for quality and reliability to introduce iconic projects in Dubai and around the world.
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UAE, Dubai
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
Interview
Balvinder Singh Sahni (Abu Sabah)
RSG Group of Companies has climbed the ranks of the top real estate firms by growing at a sustainable pace and delivering top-quality developments on time.
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UAE, Dubai
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
Interview
Fahad Azizi
With a portfolio of projects based on a solid understanding of customers' wants and needs, Azizi Developments serves as a catalyst to the UAE's development.
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UAE, Dubai
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
B2B
Developers
Exciting and innovative projects, one including man-made islands and the planting of coral reefs, are using sustainability as their foundation. Dubai's real estate investors are looking forward to these new greener offerings.
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UAE, Dubai
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
Forum
Property Management Services
While Dubai's housing market has experienced highs and lows in recent years, players in the real estate sector are confident in the market's ability to deliver new opportunities and better returns in the near future.
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UAE, Dubai
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
Forum
Real estate brokers
While some have worried over Dubai's recent drop in rental prices, real estate brokers on the ground remain firm in their conviction that Dubai's market represents a great investment, thanks to its infrastructure and government-led reforms of investment laws.
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UAE, Dubai
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
B2B
Engineering
Dubai's construction sector offers a dynamic environment for the best engineering companies to apply the latest technologies and set new regional standards.
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UAE, Dubai
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
B2B
Ivar Krasinski and Martin Baershmidt
EDGE Architects maintains a standard of architecture that is committed to innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility.
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UAE, Dubai
HEALTH
Interview
Humaid Al Qutami
DHA continues to push for healthier citizens, with new telemedicine initiatives, among others, helping to provide citizens with top care.
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UAE, Dubai
HEALTH
Interview
Mohammad Abdulqader Al Redha
DHA's Smart Health Department combines leadership, technology, and medicine to innovate smarter healthcare tools.
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UAE, Dubai
HEALTH
Interview
Ramadan AlBlooshi
With Phase I recently completed and Phase II raring to go with over 40 projects in the pipeline, the DHCC is setting the stage for Dubai's success in the sector.
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UAE, Dubai
HEALTH
Interview
Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi
As an ecosystem to encourage homegrown growth in R&D-heavy sectors, Dubai Science Park hosts companies from the healthcare, food technology, renewable energy, and environmental sectors.
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UAE, Dubai
HEALTH
Interview
Majid Kaddoumi
Value-based healthcare, together with technology like AI, will the lead the way in increasing access to healthcare services.
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HEALTH
Focus
Outperformers
As the value-based healthcare model gains acceptance across the world, healthcare providers in the UAE, too, are seeing its merits.
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UAE, Dubai
HEALTH
Interview
Joe Henein
With expected pharmaceutical market growth reaching USD50 billion by 2025 and the increasing institutionalization of healthcare systems, there are plenty of healthy choices for pharmaceutical companies in the MENA region.
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UAE, Dubai
HEALTH
Interview
Georg Schroeckenfuchs
Novartis believes Dubai is the perfect test tube to create a world-class medical hub for the region.
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UAE, Dubai
HEALTH
Interview
David Hadley
Contributing 26% to Mediclinic International's revenues worldwide, Mediclinic Middle East office is prepared to handle the region's growing medical needs with two hospital projects ready.
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UAE, Dubai
HEALTH
Interview
Jérôme Droesch
Cigna Insurance wants to a play a role in making Dubai's population adopt healthier lifestyles with the help of research and interactive technology.
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UAE, Dubai
HEALTH
Interview
Will Goodwin
Social media can lead to living a virtual life, with limited face-to-face interaction, avoidance, and often misconstrued reality. This may lead to mental health-related issues such as depression, loss of individual value, low confidence, and anxiety.
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UAE, Dubai
HEALTH
Forum
Hospitals & Clinics
As insurance becomes mandatory in Dubai and medical tourism increases, hospitals are looking forward to healthy days ahead.
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UAE, Dubai
EDUCATION
Interview
Abdulla Al Karam
Dubai's future in education will benefit from the growing number of international universities and a greater focus on early education for young families.
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UAE, Dubai
EDUCATION
Interview
Mohammad Abdullah
DKP and DIAC synergistically work together to push Dubai's agenda for a knowledge-based economy into the 21st century.
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UAE, Dubai
EDUCATION
Interview
Chaouki M. Eid
Meirc Training & Consulting is one of the most trusted training firms in the region, helping clients develop their human capital in a range of management and technical fields.
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UAE, Dubai
EDUCATION
B2B
Mark of excellence
As a research-led university, University of Birmingham Dubai's vision and ambition complements the UAE and Dubai's vision for the future development of the knowledge economy.
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EDUCATION
Focus
Master minds
Dubai's educational system is trying to keep its most talented students in the Emirate by bringing schools from overseas to set up shop in Dubai.
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UAE, Dubai
EDUCATION
Forum
Universities
To stay ahead of the learning curve, universities in Dubai are offering an array of new programs in AI, big data, cloud computing, and even social media influencing, while exploring innovative ways to teach outside the classroom.
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UAE, Dubai
EDUCATION
B2B
Vocational training
Dubai is home to many hospitality institutes that take advantage of its numerous successful luxury restaurants, hotels, and international events, including Expo 2020.
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UAE, Dubai
EDUCATION
Interview
Shamsheer Vayalil
Amanat Holdings is working to increase its healthy-sized investments in education and health to bring better offerings in these sectors to Dubai, the GCC, and the world.
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UAE, Dubai
EDUCATION
Interview
Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair
Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair's philanthropic mission is to provide refugees with education while promoting private sector involvement in transparent philanthropy.
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UAE, Dubai
EDUCATION
B2B
Schools
K-12 education in Dubai is revolutionizing the sector through private schools offering multiple price points and innovative teaching programs.
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UAE, Dubai
TOURISM
Interview
Colm McLoughlin
One of the leading airport retailers in the world, DDF currently operates some 40,000sqm of retail space at Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport, reporting sales over USD2.029 billion in 2019.
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UAE, Dubai
TOURISM
Interview
Charles Nahhas
Founded over 100 years ago, Montegrappa seeks to keep the fountain pen tradition alive through beautiful workmanship and limited edition collections.
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UAE, Dubai
TOURISM
Interview
Patrick Chalhoub
In keeping with Dubai's strategy to offer delight to luxury clientele, Chalhoub Group has introduced a more interactive beauty shopping experience.
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UAE, Dubai
TOURISM
Forum
Retail
Thanks to its serious shoppers, Dubai offers retailers a unique luxury market and a new arena to test out new retail concepts for products in all categories.
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Culture
More than luxurious malls, here's to the organizations working to advance sports and culture.
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Khadija Al Bastaki
d3, Dubai's new district promoting up-and-coming designers and serving as a hub for bigger brands, is contributing to the design sector's bigger picture.
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Big canvas
By hosting more cultural events and opening new gallery spaces, Dubai is aiming to become an art hub for the Gulf.
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Bassam Zakaria
Millennial travelers are the mainstay of hip hotel brand dusitD2, and they bring a refreshed focus on art.
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Syed Mohammad Asad Zaidi
In Dubai the hospitality choices are endless. That is why Ramada Chelsea Hotel's strategy of incorporating customer feedback and sales teams' insight in management has helped its numbers grow.
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Issam Slaimi
Dubai is a well-established tourist destination in the global tourism map.
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Hospitality
While intense competition in Dubai has driven innovation, hotels must stay aware of changing market forces and demands if they want to stay ahead.
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Culture and entertainment
Dubai's artistic and musical scenes can become masterpieces in their own rights, with increasing government support, a growing global interest in Middle Eastern art, and a forward-looking mentality.
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