Showcasing Abu Dhabi as a prime global sporting and entertainment hub

Interview: How Flash Entertainment is showcasing Abu Dhabi as a global sporting and entertainment hub

John Lickrish, CEO of flash entertainment, tells us how the company continues to play a big role in Abu Dhabi’s recent foray into the fast-paced world of esports

How to maximise lead generation using CRM tools?

Investing in a good CRM helps businesses break deliver a memorable customer experience for existing, potential and returning customers

Sarah Hewerdine, Head of Marketing at houza.com

Will the latest interest hike spike your dream of buying a home?

Sarah Hewerdine lists out key takeaways of the recent interest rate hike for an everyday home-buyer in the UAE

Keeping up with the future of finance

Financial businesses should use a platform to manage their data to keep up with the technological advancements they are currently, or gradually planning on, implementing

Neeraj Gupta, CEO Policybazaar UAE

How the surge in travel has impacted the insurance sector

Neeraj Gupta, CEO of Policybazaar in the UAE tells Gulf Business about how travel insurance has gained prominence post the pandemic

Ziad Chalhoub_CFO_Majid Al Futtaim

Sustainable finance: How early movers drive collective action

First movers with defined sustainability targets enjoy better financing terms, including a lower weighted average cost of capital

Vincent Wijnen, Senior Managing Director, Al-Futtaim Automotive

Al-Futtaim Automotive’s Vincent Wijnen on the factors driving the company’s performance in H1 2022 and its future plans

The senior managing director of Al-Futtaim Automotive showcases H1 highlights and brand performance, the growing focus on sustainability and the company’s future vision

Wilson Varghese, GM and head of operations, Zurich insurance

Zurich Insurance’s Wilson Varghese on key healthcare trends and how the insurance industry has leveraged technology

Varghese, the company’s general manager and head of operations, shares the importance of consumer awareness and critical illness cover in the light of the pandemic and its impact

Kabir Mulchandani

The Five-by-Five rule: Interview with Kabir Mulchandani

Kabir Mulchandani, founder and chairman of Five Group speaks to Gulf Business on his hospitality chain’s trend setting journey to international expansion

Inside the Amazon Abu Dhabi Delivery Station

Inside Amazon’s largest delivery station in the UAE

Gulf Business recently visited Amazon’s largest delivery station in Abu Dhabi to get the details

digital

Why hybrid events are a win-win for organisers and attendees?

Companies are also learning that virtual events require the same high-quality production that is used to make broadcast TV events

Metaverse NFT

Insights: The metaverse and NFT relationship

Large amount of money is streaming into the metaverse and many enthusiasts and domain experts anticipate this trend will continue to increase

Seamless flow of data underpins IT modernisation initiatives

Research by Gartner has found that customer experience drives over two-thirds of customer loyalty, outperforming price and brand combined

productivity

How to bolster productivity during shortened working hours

Effective strategies must be deployed to get more work done in a shorter period of time without compromising productivity

Alan’s corner: Situational leadership

As leaders, we have to treat each and every task we set for our people as being different

hybrid work

Key to success: Making hybrid work accessible for everyone

Being competitive and building a resilient workforce requires a commitment to inclusivity, which must be represented in all hybrid work tools

ZNAP cashback

Why cashback is a powerful tool to drive customer loyalty

Cashback is a growing trend among retailers and consumers where the former gets increased revenue and latter some future savings

Enterprise

Three must-have traits of an employee-centric enterprise

A company that empowers employees to add value and offers a differentiating culture have three traits in common

construction

How digitalisation in construction can foster collaboration

Technology such as building information modelling is improving efficiency in construction by ensuring time savings and cost reductions

Working culture

Three secrets to a successful working culture

Most organisations are looking towards building a future of potentially never being able to work together in the way it used to be before the pandemic

Gen Z trends Layla Tamim Fatafeat

Insights: The purchasing power of Gen Z is growing

Set to be an economic powerhouse within the next decade, Gen Z already boasts a combined spending power of over $100bn globally

Why investing in innovation is paramount for the future

Bill Qian, head of Binance Labs, tells Neesha Salian about the company’s investment goals and why Web 3.0 is a key trend this year

The future of work

Insights: What is the future of work?

This is the time to more proactively design how we work, live and relax, say our experts

ecosystem-as-a-service

Why ecosystem-as-a-service is the next frontier in finance

Increasing numbers of fintech institutions are outsourcing their digital banking strategies

Dubai Summer Surprises begins

What’s in store for Dubai Summer Surprises 2022?

Dubai Summer Surprises started on July 1, promising a wide range of activities, crazy sales, fabulous prizes and great entertainment

Özden Yiğit BAyer ME

Bayer’s head of HR on why companies need to revisit policies and explore new ways to engage employees

To continue attracting the next generation of talent, it is crucial for organisations to start adopting a forward-thinking mobility strategy

Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi - CEO of Miral

Encouraging Emirati talent to grow in the leisure and entertainment sector

Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, CEO of Miral tells us about training Emirati talent in the leisure and entertainment sector of the region

The increased presence of women in stock market trading

Do women trade differently than men?

Andrea Zampolini Robertos

Our authentic and contemporary Italian cuisine makes us a ‘Dolce Vita’ venue

Italian fine dining restaurant Roberto’s recently appointed Andrea Zampolini as its managing director, he gives us an overview about UAE’s culinary scene

Key decisions: How to best invest in or purchase a property

There’s a rising number of property management firms available to cater to demand, but are they all equal?