Cybersecurity How to safeguard your business against insider cybersecurity threats by Lev Matveev, founder of SearchInform The number of cyber incidents is constantly increasing in the UAE. A study conducted by Kaspersky Lab reveals that 87 percent of companies have encountered cyber incidents in the past two years alone. Furthermore, 2024 has seen a 30 percent increase in insider attacks, which encompass both intentional and […] April 10, 2025 In association with
Entrepreneurs 60 seconds with Satish Sanpal, chairman of ANAX Holding Satish Sanpal established ANAX Holding in Dubai in 2018 as a diversified investment entity. Today, ANAX Holding operates across multiple sectors, including real estate development, hospitality and financial services. ANAX Developments, one of its key subsidiaries, has emerged as a prominent real estate developer in Dubai, delivering high-demand projects across the city. What one piece […] April 4, 2025 In association with
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Video length: 04:02 VIDEO Finance One million users for Saudi Arabia’s Sahm trading app “Riyadh has a population of 8 million. The government is going to double the population. That means money. That means capital,” says Steven Chou, chairman of Saudi-based fintech-driven financial company Sahm Capital. “Local Saudis are keen to look for a new product. They are options lovers,” Chou says, adding that the sectors of interest include […] January 23, 2025 In association with
Real Estate ANAX Developments to add $1bn to Dubai’s real estate sector Dubai’s ANAX Developments plans to build more than 2,000 homes in Dubai and contribute $1 billion to the emirate’s real estate market in a pipeline of new projects. This includes developments in Al Furjan, Meydan and Dubai Islands. Apartments at Evora Residences in Dubai’s Al Furjan neighbourhood are scheduled for completion by the third quarter […] November 25, 2024 In association with
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Development The Greatest Show on Earth: US election results Wednesday November 6 | 8:30am – 10:30am | Capital Club, DIFC, Dubai Register to attend in person: RSVP@capitalclubdubai.com As the key swing states announce their results, join our Editor-at-Large, Frank Kane, and his guest panellists for expert analysis of the most hotly-contested – and consequential – US Presidential Election in years. Will it be Donald Trump […] November 4, 2024 Sponsored by
Cybersecurity Information security for SMEs: available option or uphill battle? Ensuring protection against data leaks and corporate fraud is difficult and expensive, but there is a solution, says Lev Matveev, chairman of the board of directors at SearchInform October 1, 2024 In association with
Real Estate Why Birmingham is the place to invest in the UK Strategically located in the centre of England and home to the largest economy outside London, Birmingham is a prosperous, high-growth investment city and one of the UK’s most important regional hubs. But it is the city’s future growth projections that make it such an exciting investment opportunity. Birmingham is experiencing unparalleled growth, positioning itself as […] September 27, 2024 In association with
People & Lifestyle Dubai launches one-stop hub to streamline government services People in Dubai can now obtain an Emirates ID, register a company, open a bank account and more under one roof following the opening of the Emirates Government Services Hub (EGSH). Owned by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum, a member of the Dubai Royal family, EGSH allows clients to access all essential […] July 17, 2024 In association with
Food & Drink Americana profit tumbles as Gaza boycotts hit sales Americana Restaurants International’s revenue and profit fell again in the first quarter of this year as Mena diners continue to shun western brands in protest at the conflict in Gaza. Americana, which runs 2,456 fast-food outlets across the region, reported a 16.3 percent reduction in revenues year on year, to $493.5 million. Net profit fell […] May 7, 2024
60 seconds with... Lifestyle Alison Milton, Ambassador of Ireland to the UAE Alison Milton has been the Ambassador of Ireland to the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait since August. Before then she worked as the British-Irish director, in Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs. What does your company do? I work for the Embassy of Ireland in Abu Dhabi covering the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar. I also have responsibility […] March 17, 2023
60 seconds with... Lifestyle Perihan Abouzeid, founder of PeriCare nursing pods Perihan Abouzeid set up PeriCare, a Dubai-based company focused on building products that serve the needs of working mothers and mothers on the go. It became a revenue-generating startup within the first month of operations and has featured at major events like Gitex and Dubai Design Week. What does your company do? Our flagship product […] January 20, 2023
Analysis Employment We can work it out: the future for the GCC’s labour markets “Help wanted” signs are going up all over the Gulf as employers seek to expand their workforces and attract migrant labourers. This hiring spree is not the kind of free-for-all seen in previous oil booms, however. In Saudi Arabia, for example, overseas workers make up more than 70 percent of the labour market, but their […] November 22, 2022
Analysis Business of Sport Qatar scores, with vital assists from Iran, Turkey and the UAE Alongside the massive investment and the 12 years of preparation, Qatar has called in more than a few favours to aid the smooth running of the World Cup. While its allies have proved keen to help, Doha has had to tiptoe carefully around the geopolitical faultlines that run through the Gulf. Turkey has sent more […] November 21, 2022
60 seconds with Entrepreneurs Abdulrahman Ali Alolayan Abdulrahman Ali Alolayan is founding CEO of Dammam BioTech Valley, a leading biotech innovation and research hub in Saudi Arabia. He is also founder of the Taibah Valley biotech investment company and a board member of various private and public companies. What does your company do? At Dammam BioTech Valley we pave the way for […] November 11, 2022
60 seconds with Lifestyle Medhat Karam, ArpuPlus Medhat Karam is CEO and managing director of ArpuPlus, a telecommunications service which provides entertainment and communication solutions across the Middle East and North Africa. ArpuPlus was set up in 2003 and is a subsidiary of A15, a Cairo-based venture capital firm. What does your company do? Entertainment-wise, we specialise in affordable music, video, gaming, […] September 16, 2022
