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Five minutes with.. Chris Govier, GM, Middle East Operations, Xerox

Xerox’s new regional head is hoping to maintain the company’s position in the production space.

Exclusive Interview: Vodafone CEO Kyle Whitehill on telco’s ambitions

Vodafone Qatar CEO Kyle Whitehill reveals his struggle to bring competition to the Qatari telecom market and what really happened with the QNBN deal.

Five minutes with.. Ted Leovich, VP International Operations, Wingstop

Chicken restaurant Wingstop is planning to launch at least 15 more outlets across the UAE over the next decade, says Ted Leovich.

In perfect time: Watchmaker Officine Panerai on Middle East plans

Regional MD Milvin George discloses why the luxury Italian watchmaker shuns traditional marketing to reach its fan base.

Five minutes with.. Jean-Loup Desamaison-Cognet, CEEMEA VP, Arrow ECS

Enterprise technology distributor Arrow ECS is looking at opportunities in Iraq and Egypt, according to Jean-Loup Desamaison-Cognet.

Five minutes with… Sam Lehain, CEO, Logic Utilities

The regional energy management sector is still underdeveloped considering the potential and scope, says Lehain.

30 Seconds On The Business Of… Philanthropy

Gulf Business speaks to Mohanna al Muhairi, CEO, Emirates Foundation.

Five Minutes With.. Captain Patrick Gordon, Acting President And CEO, Royal Jet

Royal Jet will receive two new Boeing business jets later this year as part of a $700 million fleet expansion and replacement programme, says Gordon.

Q&A: Aldar’s CEO On The Abu Dhabi Property Market

Aldar Properties CEO Mohamed Al Mubarak says the company is looking to launch 5,300 units over the next four to five years.

Five Minutes With.. Alessio Ruffoni, Manager, Al Grissino Restaurant & Lounge Dubai

Alessio Ruffoni explains why he is bringing Milan’s Al Grissino dining concept to Dubai, and potential plans for Abu Dhabi.

30 Seconds On The Business Of… Family Entertainment

Gulf Business speaks to Silvio Liedtke, COO, Landmark Leisure.

What To Expect From UAE Real Estate

CBRE Middle East’s MD Nicholas Maclean and head of research Matthew Green, give their insights into the Dubai and Abu Dhabi real estate markets.

Exclusive Interview: Nakheel’s Turnaround Man, Ali Rashid Lootah

Nakheel’s chairman reveals how he revived the company’s fortunes, and why he is confident Dubai’s property market will not crash again.

Interview: Herman Miller CEO On The Brand’s Ambitions

Herman Miller chief Brian Walker sits down with Ankush Chibber to talk all things office.

Five Minutes With.. Abed Bibi And Husain Makiya, Co-founders, YouGotAGift.com

YouGotAGift.com’s co-founders discuss the inspiration for their gift card business, growth areas and plans to expand to regional and international markets.

Five Minutes With…Simon Mellor, President, MEA, DMG Events

Post recession, event managers are having to work harder to attract the right people to various shows, says the president of dmg events.

Interview: Nayla Hayek On Charting Swatch’s Future

Putting aside the Swiss Franc surge and war in Eastern Europe, Nayla Hayek is forging Swatch into a company of the future.

Five Minutes With…Ben Jobling, Director, Dune London

Tough competition in Dubai’s retail market will push retailers to work even harder, says the director of International and wholesale at Dune London.

Five Minutes With.. Fadi Mroue, Founder, République

Fadi Mroue discusses the Darwinian future of advertising and Beirut vs Dubai as a media hub, following République’s crowning as Independent Agency of the Year at the Dubai Lynx Awards.

Five Minutes With.. Hussein Oteifa, General Manager, SES Middle East

Hussein Oteifa, GM at satellite provider SES Middle East, explains how data connectivity is important for economic growth.

Five Minutes With… Abdulkarim Hannawi, CEO, Abela & Co

Abela is looking to expand its F&B chains Sandella’s Flatbread Café and Bean There across the UAE and Qatar.

Interview: Johnson&Johnson’s Pharma Ambitions

Battling Ebola, solving the GCC’s diabetes epidemic, and finding a cure for cancer are just some of the ambitions of Johnson & Johnson’s worldwide pharma chairman Joaquin Duato.

Five Minutes With… Christopher Evans, Director, Collinson Group

Competition for consumers’ loyalty is fierce in the region, says Evans.

Five Minutes With… Ahmad Hussain, COO, Global Village – Dubai

The entertainment destination received 3.9 million visitors as of end- February, confirmed Hussain.

Interview: Bentley Exec On Thriving Gulf Market

Robert Anderson takes a pit stop at the Qatar Motor Show to chat to Bentley board member Kevin Rose.

Five Minutes With… Sam Alawiye, CEO, GreenParking

A major challenge in the region is extreme climate and weather conditions, says Alawiye.

Five Minutes With… Lina Kouatly, MD, Lunatus Marketing & Consulting

Over the counter medications are one of the biggest growth areas for medical marketing firms such as Lunatus, says Dr Koualty.

Five Minutes With…Spyridon Gousetis, Marketing Director, Sony Mobile MEA

Wearable technology is fast becoming one of the industry drivers, says Gousetis.

Five Minutes With.. Salwa Hachem Mahfouz, Co-CEO, Fashion & Beyond

Salwa Hachem Mahfouz, Co-CEO of Fashion & Beyond, discusses her plans for bringing Brazilian swimwear brand Liquido to the region in the build up to the Dubai launch later this month.

Five Minutes With… Johannes Seibert, Managing Director, BMW Group ME

Luxury car brand BMW is looking to launch several new and relevant models in the region this year, says Seibert.