The airline carried 6.5 million passengers in 2014, almost double the 3.3 million which it carried in 2013.
Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar are the fastest growing markets with their continued investment in building mega malls, says Pilkington.
There is significant need to evolve public services and infrastructure in the MENA region, says Shehadi.
The healthy fast food retailer is looking to expand across the region, says Haddad.
As Lego opens its first Middle Eastern store, regional director Simon Bast explains where the toymaker is placing its bricks.
Georges Chehwane, founder and chairman of Plus Holding, gives his insights into the UAE’s outdoor advertising market and Group Plus Media’s expansion plans.
The money transfer operator is hoping to see a 15-20 per cent growth in its business this year.
GQ Bar and Vogue Cafe owner Inspired Global plans to bring an additional Vogue Licensed outlet to the region this year, according to CEO, Seehal Shah.
A former astronaut explains why Boeing’s latest craft could mean commercial space travel is not so far away.
The CEO of one of the world’s largest and oldest private banks gives his insight into the evolving world of wealth management, potential acquisition targets, and his plans for the Middle East.
The man charged with leading French hotel giant Accor’s digital strategy reveals his vision for the future of hospitality.
Robert Anderson sits down with former Dragons’ Den star and retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis and does not get burnt.
Jim Kouzes, co-author of the ‘The Leadership Challenge’, gives his insight into what makes a good buisness leader.
Ghaith Al Ghaith describes how flydubai became the Middle East’s largest short-haul airline in just five years.
John Sexton, the president of one the world’s top universities, explains why he decided to expand to Abu Dhabi.
Gulf Business speaks to Abdulla Ajmal, general manager at Ajmal International.
Greg Young says the rebranding is crucial to the Omani telecom operator’s future success.
Vishaal Shah, CEO of Panache International, says that the UAE, along with being a lucrative market for disposable products, is also competitive.
Regional retailers must move away from the conventional ways of designing their stores, states Hugo Van Der Schaegh.
Mary Sophia joins Michelin star chef Heinz Beck as he prepares one of his wonder meals.
Andrew Humphries, regional vice president & general manager at Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, explains how the track side hotel copes during its busiest time of the year.
Vietnam’s largest coffee grower is plotting 100 locations across MENA over the next 10 years, according to Nguyen Nguyen, general manager, Trung Nguyen Franchising Corporation.
F1 is the vehicle to help car companies speed past their rivals, according to Infiniti Red bull’s Christian Horner.
Gulf Business speaks to Niall Sallam, CEO of Elevision.
As his company eyes the Middle Eastern market with increasing fervor, Yann Gamard, managing director of German watchmaker Glashütte Original, explains how the brand maintains quality in an environment clamouring for more.
Ryan Charton, the country director of Americas and Gulf region, talks about the region’s flourishing skincare industry and its potential.
As Mumtalakat rides high on its recent leap in profits, its chief executive Mahmood Hashim al Kooheji talks about the fund’s plans to step up its international investments and Bahrain’s non- oil sector.
Ippoma explains how he is hoping to crack the competitive personal audio market.
Benny Parihar, explains why he has brought cryotherapy to the Middle East and how he is expanding the CRYO Health business regionally.
Gulf Business speaks to Neelesh Bhatnagar, director of Oasis Centre.