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e& Enterprise CEO: UAE poised to lead global AI race through strategic investments, talent push
On the sidelines of GITEX Global 2024, e& Enterprise’s CEO Salvador Anglada discusses how the UAE is winning the global AI race and the importance of tech adoption
airports of the world
Revealed: The busiest airports in the world this month
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has once again ranked among the world’s busiest airports for international passengers
Commodities
Gold rush: Central banks that bought the most gold in H1 2024
Analysts suggest that gold’s appeal is likely to persist if economic instability continues
business leadership
Revealed: CEOs and the leaders who inspired them
From Tim Cook to Sundar Pichai, these industry titans owe much of their success to the power of mentorship
GCC employees
Revealed: Indians, Filipinos, Arabs ‘most in-demand talent groups’ in the Gulf, report says
A recent survey from UAE-based jobs portal Naukrigulf suggested an upward trend in the region’s jobs market
GCC employment
Looking for a job? New survey paints a rosy picture for Gulf jobseekers in the second half
Naukrigulf Hiring Outlook Report shows 83 percent of Gulf employers plan to hire in the next six months, reflecting a strong jobs market
Crypto Adoption
Revealed: Top 10 crypto unicorns by valuation in 2024
San Francisco-based firm Ripple leads the way as the most valuable crypto unicorn both in the US and the world, at $15 billion
billion-dollar businesses
In pictures: Top 10 Unicorns by valuation in 2024
Unicorns are typically concentrated in technology sectors, such as software, ecommerce, and fintech, where innovation can lead to significant market share and scalability
new businesses
Where to find Unicorns: Cities with the most number of privately held companies valued at $1bn revealed
San Francisco-based unicorn companies make up just 14.10 percent of the global total, yet they collectively contribute an impressive $781.31 billion to the world’s entire unicorn valuation
GCC travellers
In pictures: 10 reasons why South Korea is the leading family destination for GCC travellers
The country’s allure has proven effective amongst a wide spectrum of travellers, especially from Saudi Arabia; the fastest-growing outbound market in the GCC for Korean tourism.
AI powered smartphones
In pictures: Smartphone showdown: South Korea’s Samsung outsells Apple by 743 million units in a decade
Global smartphone shipments hit a whopping 14 billion in the past decade
Dubai travel
In pictures: UAE tops TikTok’s most-watched destinations for 2024
With over 1 billion monthly active users, TikTok is quickly becoming one of the most popular social media apps in the world.
AB In Focus
AB in Focus: Dewan Architects + Engineers goes from local firm to global player in 40 years
“We’re a big firm, but we still operate like a small firm,” says CEO
AB In Focus
AB In Focus: Athleisure boom fuels New Balance’s double-digital growth in Middle East, says Regional GM Stuart Henwood
“We’re a brand with heritage, not a heritage brand,” says New Balance Regional GM
Aston Martin
In pictures: First look at Aston Martin’s limited-edition Valiant
The Valiant is limited to 38 units globally and first deliveries are scheduled to begin in Q4
Arabian Business Leadership Summit
Equity in action: Mastercard’s Amnah Ajmal unpacks how diversity is building a better tomorrow
Amnah Ajmal, Executive Vice President, Market Development, Mastercard EEMEA, reveals how surrounding yourself with people smarter than you is essential to leadership