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Striking time
Patek Philippe recently unveiled its new Ref 6301P Grande Sonnerie wristwatch, which is as much a testament to the technical superiority of the brand as it is a revealing statement of intent for its future path
MICRO FOCUS, MACRO IMPACT
Digital transformation has now become ubiquitous – not just for IT teams, but for executives across all organisations. How can companies do it right and ensure they embark on a successful digital journey? Anas Jwaied, vice president and general manager for Emerging Markets at Micro Focus, has some answers
Five strategies to grow your online business
From creating a mobile friendly platform to leveraging the power of social media, an online business can use several means to boost its presence
Five macro trends set to shape the next decade
From the end of the neoliberal era to policy intervention, Yves Bonzon, group chief investment officer of Swiss wealth manager Julius Baer reveals the macro economic trends expected to mark the biggest future shifts in the economy
Explainer: Covid-19 treatment options in the GCC
Pharma firm Gilead Sciences is in the process of receiving authorisations for its drug remdesivir across all the Gulf states
Charging ahead on the e-lane
From the new Taycan launch to Porsche’s massive electrification programme, Dr Manfred Bräunl, CEO of Porsche Middle East and Africa, discusses the way ahead for the brand
Breaking new ground
Israeli tech companies make debut at Gitex Technology Week 2020
Playing for keeps: The esports element
While much of the talk is around money spent by publishers in supporting tournaments, there’s a lucrative adjacent industry fuelled by investors, sponsors and fans.
Top digital marketing trends for 2021
A look at the priorities that will potentially drive global marketing strategies post Covid
Vision 2020
Danish family-owned Lindberg, led by Henrik Lindberg, is often referred to as the “Apple of the eyewear business”. Here’s why
SHIFTING AGENDAS
Here’s what the business landscape is likely to look like under US President-elect Joe Biden, industry by industry
Ticking green
Brands are no longer separating the idea of sustainability and environmental consciousness from fine watchmaking
Scoring the right goals
A multi-billion-dollar industry and an enthusiastic audience. The script for gaming in the GCC writes itself.
REFORMING TO TAP TALENT
Rules around foreign employment in the kingdom are set for an overhaul
Across the finish line
From accurately measuring returns on investments to considering value-to-cost propositions, major conglomerates from the UAE are successfully navigating the sports sponsorship industry and the mega-money involved in it
A Swiss state of mind
The Swiss tourism industry, rattled by the Covid -19 pandemic, is plotting a hard-fought comeback beginning this winter
A DONE DEAL
As women empowerment takes centre stage in the region, Kuwaiti entrepreneur Noor Bin Eidan reflects on her journey to build her brand and reveals how women can be better integrated into the regional economic ecosystem
Dubai: Starting Up Again
In an exclusive interview, the president and CEO of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry outlines the emirate’s recovery from the Covid crisis and the growing focus on startups
How Cloud Platforms Are Helping To Fight The Covid-19 Pandemic
New technologies are reshaping the way we live and work, writes Li Shi, regional president of Huawei Cloud and AI Business Group.
The second wave
Seasoned entrepreneur Donna Benton recently exited The Entertainer business, and launched a swimwear company – Caha Capo – which has the potential to scale just as much. The bigger ambition remains not just an inward-focused business expansion, but one that can simultaneously lift the entire SME ecosystem across the region
Taking flight
Bremont unveils the all-new ion Bird timepiece to mark a record-breaking attempt for an electric plane currently being developed by Rolls-Royce
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SME BANKING
Small and medium enterprises have come a long way in terms of financial inclusion and economic growth, driven by access to capital, bespoke products and digital enablement
SME REVIVAL: SUPPORTING THE ECOSYSTEM
Motivate Media Group, along with an expert panel, has selected these 20 SMEs as the beneficiaries of the $1m initiative
The art of managing wealth
Rental returns in the UAE have been promising, eclipsing those of property hotspots worldwide
Plugging into the future
One of the biggest revelations for the luxury auto industry this year is that going electric is no longer an option – and it must be done now.
FORGING NEW TIES
In an exclusive interview, co-founders of the UAE-Israel Business Council Fleur Hassan Nahoum and Dorian Barak outline how the peace deal will alter the bilateral economic landscape
Hands-on review: The vivo X50 Pro
The vivo X50 Pro gets it right on camera and design
Breaking Down Barriers For Mobile Esports To Thrive
The mobile platform offers the GCC a chance to catch up with more established regions of Asia, Europe and North America in esports development
Invest In The Founder, Not The Company
In an exclusive interview, regional venture capitalist Noor Sweid outlines how the startup ecosystem has coped with the pandemic and reveals her plans for the future
Is Your CEO Succession Plan Prepared For A Pandemic?
The Covid crisis has revealed the importance of having a well-thought out succession plan for executives