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Saudi Arabia’s Flynas Aims For Profit On Lower Costs, Higher Demand

The airline carried 6.5 million passengers in 2014, almost double the 3.3 million which it carried in 2013.

Five Minutes With…Mark Pilkington, CEO, Kamal Osman Jamjoom Group

Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar are the fastest growing markets with their continued investment in building mega malls, says Pilkington.

Five Minutes With…Ramez Shehadi, EVP & MD, Booz Allen Hamilton MENA

There is significant need to evolve public services and infrastructure in the MENA region, says Shehadi.

Five Minutes With…Nathalie Haddad, Founder & MD, Right Bite

The healthy fast food retailer is looking to expand across the region, says Haddad.

Brick By Brick: Lego Takes Shape In The Middle East

As Lego opens its first Middle Eastern store, regional director Simon Bast explains where the toymaker is placing its bricks.

Five Minutes With.. Georges Chehwane, Founder & Chairman, Plus Holding

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.

Five Minutes With… Sudhesh Giriyan, COO, Xpress Money

The money transfer operator is hoping to see a 15-20 per cent growth in its business this year.

Five Minutes With.. Seehal Shah, CEO, GQ Bar & Vogue Cafe

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.

Interview: Former Astronaut Chris Ferguson On Commercial Space Travel

A former astronaut explains why Boeing’s latest craft could mean commercial space travel is not so far away.

Interview: Julius Baer CEO On Bank’s Mid-East Growth Plans

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.

Interview: Accor’s Deputy CEO On Building The Hotel of The Future

The man charged with leading French hotel giant Accor’s digital strategy reveals his vision for the future of hospitality.

Former Dragons’ Den Star Theo Paphitis On His Dubai Debut

Robert Anderson sits down with former Dragons’ Den star and retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis and does not get burnt.

Jim Kouzes: What Makes A Good Leader?

Jim Kouzes, co-author of the ‘The Leadership Challenge’, gives his insight into what makes a good buisness leader.

Exclusive: Flydubai CEO On The Low Cost Airline’s Meteoric Rise

Ghaith Al Ghaith describes how flydubai became the Middle East’s largest short-haul airline in just five years.

Exclusive: New York University President On The Move To Abu Dhabi

John Sexton, the president of one the world’s top universities, explains why he decided to expand to Abu Dhabi.

30 Seconds On The Business of… The GCC’s Fragrance Industry

Gulf Business speaks to Abdulla Ajmal, general manager at Ajmal International.

Exclusive: Ooredoo Oman CEO On Being Nawras No More

Greg Young says the rebranding is crucial to the Omani telecom operator’s future success.

Five Minutes With…CEO, Panache International

Vishaal Shah, CEO of Panache International, says that the UAE, along with being a lucrative market for disposable products, is also competitive.

Five Minutes With… Hugo Van Der Schaegh, Director, Retail Access ME

Regional retailers must move away from the conventional ways of designing their stores, states Hugo Van Der Schaegh.

Interview: Heinz Beck Cooks Up A Storm In The Middle East

Mary Sophia joins Michelin star chef Heinz Beck as he prepares one of his wonder meals.

Q&A: Operating A Hotel During The Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix

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.

Five Minutes With.. Nguyen Nguyen, GM, Trung Nguyen Franchising

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.

Interview: Infiniti Red Bull’s Boss On The Team’s Successful Run

F1 is the vehicle to help car companies speed past their rivals, according to Infiniti Red bull’s Christian Horner.

30 Seconds On The Business Of… The Middle East’s Digital Signage Industry

Gulf Business speaks to Niall Sallam, CEO of Elevision.

Interview: Glashutte Original CEO On Company’s Mid-East Growth Plans

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.

Five Minutes With…Ryan Charton, Country Director, Union Swiss

Ryan Charton, the country director of Americas and Gulf region, talks about the region’s flourishing skincare industry and its potential.

Interview: Mumtalakat’s Chief On The Fund’s Comeback

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.

Interview: Clint Ippoma, BassBuds COO, On Making The Right Sounds

Ippoma explains how he is hoping to crack the competitive personal audio market.

Five Minutes With.. Benny Parihar, Managing Partner, CRYO Health

Benny Parihar, explains why he has brought cryotherapy to the Middle East and how he is expanding the CRYO Health business regionally.

30 Seconds On The Business Of… Community Malls In The UAE

Gulf Business speaks to Neelesh Bhatnagar, director of Oasis Centre.