Interview by Charlotte Chedeville, WIL Forum’s Project Manager Naseba Global WIL Economic Forum places a particular emphasis on social impact, promoting collective action to build a more sustainable future. In addition to name famous headline speakers, the agenda features many…
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) will co-host the 2nd Fintech Summit with Naseba, a business facilitation company, on October 30 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The summit will provide a platform for the region’s banking, financial services and insurance…
In an edited version of a piece in CFO Middle East, EY MENA’s Khurram Siddiqui shares his thoughts on why robotic process automation is something that finance departments need to prepare for as part of their future. With increasing mandates…
Ms Ajlouny is an e-commerce industry professional. She is the co-founder of Fetchr, a Silicon-Valley backed technology company based in Dubai aimed at solving the “no-address” problem hindering growth in emerging markets. Fetchr uses patented technology allowing people to use…
The 20-member council met at Jumeirah Group’s headquarters in preparation for HITEC Dubai, the region’s largest hospitality technology showcase Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), the world’s largest hospitality technology conference brand, will be coming to Dubai, UAE on November…
Dr Razouki has over 15 years of experience in venture capital and private equity investment with a focus on healthcare and technology, shifting from an excellence in clinical practice and research to the management and financing of healthcare and education…
With the explosion of financial technology (fintech) and the resulting disruption of traditional business models, banking financial services and insurance (BFSI) firms have no choice but to now adopt new technologies to adapt to the changing market dynamics. For our…
Walid has been active in venture capital and in new venture development for the past 18 years with 40+ VC investments executed since 2010. Prior to founding MEVP and growing its AUM to $120M, Walid was the CEO of Dubai…
Theodore L. (“Trey”) Goede III is currently Head of Portfolio Management for Aramco Entrepreneurship Ventures, a USD 200mn venture fund launched by Saudi Aramco in 2013 to diversify the Kingdom’s economy and create high-quality Saudi jobs. After participating in fund…
While the GCC region remains a technologically sophisticated BFSI market, many financial institutions are still missing out on the digital innovations that are radically changing business models and redefining customer experiences. Digital-only banking is a new wave that is expected…
Oracle Hospitality (an exhibitor at HITEC Dubai) has released a new report entitled Hotel 2025. The report identifies consumer attitudes to new technologies and how their implementation will shape consumer behaviour in the years to come. Insights from the report highlight…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the “Dubai Cyber Security Strategy” that aims to strengthen Dubai’s position as a world leader in…
Chinese state media has reported that China may soon publish rules restricting outbound investment by Chinese firms in certain sectors. According to Chinese Commerce Minister Zhong Shan, a few Chinese companies have invested overseas “blindly and irrationally”. The government will…
In 2016, Chinese entities made 932 deals worth over USD 220 billion, representing an increase of 246 percent over the previous year. The massive rise in deal value mirrored the shifting direction of Chinese economic growth, toward a model driven…
Rising incomes and a growing middle class in China is boosting investment into healthcare, pharmacy and self-care. This was recently highlighted by the announcement that a Chinese investor group will be acquiring the condom division of Ansell Ltd, the world’s…