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Green lights

It hasn’t even been a full year that Stellantis, one of the world’s biggest auto companies, has been in existence. Still, its wheels are spinning furiously. Here’s what it has in store for the region

Purpose through corporate responsibility

Every organisation must deeply reflect about whether they are leaving behind a legacy or a liability, says Abdulaziz AlSowailim, EY MENA chairman and CEO

Analysing the layers of a coconut

When we have a sense of clarity as to our purpose in life, then we institute the correct practices and habits around us, and set realistic and achievable results

DUNES TO DOMINION

FOR A COUNTRY RICH IN TRADITION AND DRIVEN BY AMBITION, THE UAE’S JOURNEY DURING THE PAST 50 YEARS HAS BEEN UNPRECEDENTED. WHAT’S IN STORE FOR THE NEXT 50?

Building strong

International investors are boosting Dubai’s residential property market, which has rebounded strongly from the Covid crisis, writes Aarti Nagraj

CHASING THE AMERCIAN DREAM

FOR SHAI ZAMANIAN, THE US IS A LAND OF LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES, AN AVENUE HE AIMS TO OPEN FOR FAMILIES WORLDWIDE VIA IMMIGRATION. HERE’S HOW HE IS BRINGING HIS GOAL TO FRUITION

OBITUARY: JOCELYN HENDERSON (1921-2021)

THE GRANDE DAME OF ABU DHABI – THE WIFE OF A FORMER DIPLOMAT – PASSED AWAY IN THE UAE CAPITAL AGED 100

THE DIGITAL DISRUPTORS

IN THE COMING YEARS, THE GCC IS EXPECTED TO PLAY A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN SECTORS SUCH AS HEALTHCARE, MANUFACTURING, EDUCATION AND RETAIL, WHICH WILL HELP BOOST THE GROWTH OF ITS NON-OIL ECONOMY

Signed, sealed, delivered

Nicolas Baretzki, CEO of Montblanc, partnered with one of the world’s most recognisable luxury brands, Ferrari, earlier this year. Here’s where the partnership, and the German company as well, is headed next

UP, UP AND AWAY

AS THE FIRST IN-PERSON AIRSHOW TO TAKE PLACE SINCE THE OUTBREAK OF THE PANDEMIC, THE EVENT SAW SEVERAL DEALS ANNOUNCED

TECHNOLOGY: THE NEW FRONTIERS

THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA REGION IS ON ITS WAY TO BECOMING A SIGNIFICANT LEADER IN THE ADOPTION OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES. THE RECENTLY CONCLUDED GITEX GLOBAL EVENT SHOWCASED THE INNOVATIONS BY THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS THAT WILL DRIVE THE FUTURE OF THE REGIONAL ECONOMY

KEY TO THE FUTURE

UAE-BASED PROPERTY FINDER HAS A VISION TO BE MORE THAN JUST A REAL ESTATE PLATFORM. HERE'S HOW FORMER FACEBOOK AND GOOGLE EXECUTIVE ARI KESISOGLU IS BRINGING THAT PLAN TO LIFE UAE-BASED PROPERTY FINDER HAS A VISION TO BE MORE THAN JUST A REAL ESTATE PLATFORM. HERE'S HOW FORMER FACEBOOK AND GOOGLE EXECUTIVE ARI KESISOGLU IS BRINGING THAT PLAN TO LIFE

GBTECH AWARDS 2021: TRAILBLAZERS HONOURED

THE FIRST EDITION OF GB TECH AWARDS WAS HELD ON OCTOBER 20 TO RECOGNISE THE BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS DRIVING THE TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY'S GROWTH IN THE REGION

TOWERING HIGH

The UAE’s real estate market has seen strong growth this year, with Expo 2020 Dubai adding further impetus to a sustained recovery, writes Lynnette Sacchetto, director of Research and Data at Property Finder

Why entrepreneurship education is vital for the region

Experiential learning journeys, collaborations at a university level and even the private sector, all have a role in educating the next generation of entrepreneurs

Safe innovation

Innovation is essential for every organisation and your culture needs to support an environment where it is encouraged, but not in a reckless or sloppy way

HEALTHY OUTLOOK

UAE-BASED INVESTMENT COMPANY YAS HOLDING HAS BEEN RAPIDLY EXPANDING ITS HEALTHCARE DIVISION THIS YEAR. HERE’S WHY THE COMPANY IS BULLISH ABOUT ITS FUTURE POTENTIAL

Explainer: Has hybrid working taken off in the GCC?

The types of roles that can be performed at 100 per cent remote mode are going to be more limited

ALL IN THE MIND

THE PANDEMIC HAS TRIGGERED A BROADER DELIBERATION ON HOLISTIC WELLBEING, INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH, AND WHY IT IS KEY FOR ENSURING A PRODUCTIVE WORKFORCE

Against the tide

Geneva-based Roger Dubuis is a bold watchmaker which will readily break away from the norm. And CEO Nicola Andreatta wouldn’t have it any other way

A brief history of entrepreneurship

From ancient merchants to the modern startup, here are the lessons to be learnt for a present-day entrepreneur

GB TECH: FUTURE FORWARD

GULF BUSINESS IS EXPANDING ITS TECHNOLOGY DIVISION WITH THE UPCOMING GB TECH AWARDS SET TO CELEBRATE THE SUCCESS AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS DRIVING THE REGIONAL TECH INDUSTRY FORWARD

Keeping books in order

Carbon accounting isn’t as rigorous without strong regulations, writes Bloomberg columnist Akshat Rathi

Charging the FUTURE

With the increasing use of lithium-ion batteries in data centres, the market is expected to grow significantly by 2025

SAUDI ARABIA: RIDING INTO TOMORROW

WITH A YOUNG LEADERSHIP AT THE HELM, SAUDI ARABIA HAS EMBARKED ON A JOURNEY OF GROWTH, DIVERSIFICATION AND ALLIANCES

Now boarding: Switzerland

As Switzerland opens to quarantine-free travel for residents of the GCC, here are some of the most popular sights to take in and things to do in Interlaken, Lucerne and Geneva

MISSION SUCCESS

The UAE has meticulously crafted its position as a startup hub, and similar to any venture, the path to reach the top has not been easy. In an exclusive, business setup company Virtuzone’s leaders elaborate on why they are convinced by its proposition, how entrepreneurs can emulate its example, and why the future vision looks bright

Tailwinds

Dubai-headquartered Vista Global Holding has successfully challenged the idea of corporate ownership of private jets. Thomas Flohr, its founder and chairman, is now knocking on the door of commercial airlines and is forcing a rethink among the latter’s top-tier customers

Phi Trends: A balanced approach

2020 has clearly depicted that investors must focus on prioritising companies with sound business models, writes entrepreneur and investor Shailesh Dash, who shares his perspective in this monthly column

Healthy outlook

A delegation of medical operators from Switzerland recently visited the UAE to explore opportunities to grow the Swiss medical tourism sector